New federal regulations went into effect last week that require any renovations to older homes be done by someone who is certified to safely deal with the dangers of lead paint, aiming to reduce the risk of lead paint poisoning for children in Maryland and throughout the United States.
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… Read more.
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. >>INFORMATION: Lead Paint Lawsuits
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… Read more.
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… Read more.
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… Read more.
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… Read more.
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…. Read more.
