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Lead Poisoning Could Affect Children Later in Life, Even With Low Levels

According to new research, lead poisoning during early childhood could be harmful and potentially lead to high blood pressure later in life, even if only low levels of lead are found in the blood. The lead poisoning attorneys at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. review potential cases for children who have been diagnosed with elevated lead blood levels, to determine if financial compensation may be available.

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Maryland Lead Paint Lawsuit Seeks to Challenge Damage Cap

The Maryland Court of Appeals heard arguments this week about whether the state’s cap on non-economic damages should apply to a Maryland lead paint lawsuit which resulted in a $2.3 million verdict under the Consumer Protection Act.

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Lead poisoning linked to adult crime

New research suggests that childhood exposure to lead paint can cause irreversible brain damage and a propensity to commit crimes in adulthood. Lead poisoning is often caused by young children eating flaking paint chips in poorly maintained rental properties in urban areas with older homes. Researchers indicate that the relationship between the lead exposure and crime is so strong, that it may be part of the reason that higher levels of crime are found in inner-city areas.

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CDC warns that lead poisoning can occur even at lower levels

A report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that lead poisoning can occur a levels lower than 10 micrograms, which is the generally accepted standard.  Even if there are no obvious signs of problems, lower lead blood levels could result in diminished IQ and intellectual development problems.

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Maryland lead poisoning lawsuit verdict $4 million

Last week, a Maryland lead poisoning lawsuit resulted in a jury verdict of $2.5 million for a 23 year old man and $1.5 million for his 21 year old sister.  The siblings suffered lead poisoning as a result of flaking lead paint during the 1980s when their family lived in a publicly owned rowhouse in Baltimore City.  Read the rest of this entry »

“Essentials for Kids” Jewelry Recall: Risk of Lead Poisoning

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a kids jewelry recall last week, after high levels of lead were found in the metal jewelry sets marketed as “Essentials for Kids”.  Approximately 20,000 packages containing the recalled jewelry were sold between August 2005 and April 2007 for approximately $1 at gift stores, dollar stores and small discount stores.  The jewelry could potential cause lead poisoning for children.

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Maryland lead poisoning cases are down

According to a report released by the Maryland Department of the Environment, more children in the state are being tested for lead poisoning, and fewer are being found to have elevated blood lead levels. Lead poisoning in Maryland is one of the most significant and widespread environmental hazards for children.

>>INFORMATION: Maryland Lead Poisoning Press Release

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MRI Contrast Lawsuits

Gadolinium contrast used during MRI and MRA could cause Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) among those with kidney problems.

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Fixodent lawsuits and Super PoliGrip lawsuits are being filed for denture wearers who suffered zinc poisoning, neuopathy and other injuries.

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The DePuy ASR metal-on-metal hip implant has been associated with a higher-than-expected rate of hip failures and other painful hip problems.

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The popular birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella have been linked to an increased risk of serious and potentially life-threatening injuries that were not adequately warned about.

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