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Lead paint was used commonly until the 1970s as a white pigment. As paint containing lead, it was important to increase opacity and make the paint resistant to UV radiation. However, lead is extremely toxic and can be harmful to those who come into contact with it. As lead white ages it becomes sweet to taste, which prompted children to lick or chew woodwork painted with lead paint.
By the 1960s the danger of lead paint became widely known and could not go ignored any longer. Paint manufacturers began developing paints that did not contain lead, and in 1978 legislation was passed outlawing the use of lead paint in the United States. As a general rule, it is assumed that homes older than 1960 are certain to contain lead paint, homes built between 1960 and 1965 are likely to contain lead paint, those built between 1966 and 1978 are not likely to, and homes built after 1978 probably do not contain lead paint.
If you or someone you care about has unknowingly been exposed to the health risks of lead paint, it is essential that you understand your legal rights. An attorney can help your family fight for justice and obtain the compensation you deserve for your pain. Do not hesitate to discuss your case with an experienced lawyer today.
Lead poisoning is caused by increased blood serum lead levels. The toxicity of lead has been known for about four thousand years, and lead poisoning continues to take place in modern times. Lead poisoning symptoms include neurological problems, gastrointestinal problems, kidney problems, reproductive problems, and developmental problems.
Neurological lead poisoning symptoms include reduced IQ, nausea, abdominal pain, irritability, insomnia, excessive lethargy or hyperactivity, headache, seizure, and coma. Gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, poor appetite, and weight loss are also associated with lead poisoning. Early lead exposure has been linked to extreme learning disabilities among children, who make up the majority of lead poisoning victims.
The side effects of lead poisoning can be extremely hazardous and dangerous to people of all ages. Increased lead levels in the blood causes lead poisoning and the condition has been taking place for thousands of years around the world. Some side effects of lead poisoning include gastrointestinal problems, neurological problems, reproductive problems, kidney problems, and developmental problems.
Gastrointestinal side effects of lead poisoning include constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, poor appetite, vomiting, and weight loss. Side effects related to neurological problems are nausea, reduced IQ, irritability, insomnia, excessive hyperactivity or lethargy, headache, coma, and seizure. Additionally, developmental problems such as learning disabilities have been linked to lead exposure in children.
