How Long Does it Take to get Compensation for a Lead Poisoning Case?

Sadly, many ill children and adults who have undergone extensive blood work received “positive” test results revealing that their exposure to lead resulting in significant health problems. Lead poisoning is known to cause severe injuries including behavioral issues, reduced blood cell function, developmental delays, learning difficulties, stunted growth, neurological damage, and death.

Many of these injured individuals and surviving family members have exercised their legal rights by filing a lawsuit or compensation claim against those responsible for their harm. However, winning these cases can be difficult. While it may be evident that the property owner or landlord failed to notify the tenant or lessee of the known or unknown lead-based paint issue, it is difficult to prove in court that their failure to notify makes them legally liable to compensate the victims.

In many incidences, plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit against responsible parties have resolved their cases through negotiated settlements. Others have needed to present their suit at trial in front of a judge and jury. Successful lawsuits were built on the arduous work of a law firm dedicated to fighting aggressively on behalf of their clients. These attorneys reviewed medical records, obtained lead test results and proved the client’s damages to the insurance claims adjuster, defendants’ lawyers, or the jury.

It can take a long time to finalize a lead poisoning case to ensure that the family receives financial recompense. Factors that impact the length of resolving the suit include the process of discovery, a willingness of the property owner to settle out of court and the period required for the court to hear the case. Since the process of litigation can take years, we will help connect you with the resources you need to seek out quality care for your child in the meantime. The lead poisoning attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers have access to necessary resources and the comprehensive network of medical experts and specialists that are highly trained to treat your child’s injuries.

The lead poison injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC fight aggressively on behalf of their clients to ensure they receive adequate compensation for the injuries they have sustained. We win our cases through proven strategies and detail the damages that require monetary recovery to finalize the lawsuit. Some of these damages include:

• • Hospital Expenses and Medical Costs – Lead poisoning can cause serious medical issues including neurological injury and damage to the kidneys, lungs, heart, spleen, and intestines.

• • Lost Wages – If the victim was a working adult before the exposure, the damaging effects of lead poisoning could cause painful symptoms that make it impossible to return to work. If the victim is a child, at least one parent will likely need to stay home to provide care in the house throughout the victim’s childhood and into adulthood and probably lose their ability to generate income for the family.

• • Pain, Suffering, and Emotional Distress – Lead poisoned victims often suffer severe pain and emotional trauma associated with the debilitating and disabling lifestyle.

• Punitive Damages – If your attorney can prove that the landlord or property owner willfully and intentionally neglected to inform the victims that they knew there was a lead problem on the premises, the judge may allow the jury to award punitive damages to punish the defendant.

Family members who have lost a loved one through lead poisoning are entitled to receive financial compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit. This monetary recovery can include medical expenses generated before the victim died, along with funeral costs, burial expenses, emotional and mental distress and grieving experienced by the family, and a loss of contribution, companionship, and consortium.

Families can be exposed to lead particles or dust if it is brought into the house on a lead-based object from some outside source of lead contamination. Family members might have played or worked in contaminated soil, worked with arts and crafts materials, held or wore leaded jewelry, and played with toys. Federal law now prohibits selling any lead-based products. However, many imported materials and goods are still fabricated with significant amounts of lead. It may be possible to file a lawsuit against a product manufacturer if it is determined that your child’s injuries were related to the company’s product.

If your child was injured after ingesting old peeling paint or dust found in a home or apartment, a lawsuit could be pursued by the injured victim against the landlord or management company for their negligent maintenance of the premises. Many municipalities have been enacted laws to strengthen a compensation claim or lawsuit based on a code violation.

If you are concerned that your child might be experiencing lead poisoning due to exposure to the toxic substance, there are specific symptoms that are related to the condition that could be a red flag of contamination. Some of the symptoms include:

• Behavioral issues
• Kidney issues
• Diminished red blood cell function
• Behavioral problems
• Central and peripheral nervous system damage
• Sudden weight-loss
• Irritability
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Unexplained fatigue
• Reduced appetite
• Stomach cramps
• Brain damage
• Hearing loss
• Speech delay
• Learning Difficulties
• Developmental delay
• Joint and muscle pain
• Neurological damage
• Slowed body development
• Anemia

If you suspect that your child might be suffering from lead poisoning after their exposure to lead, take them to the pediatrician right away. The physician can verify lead poisoning through a simple blood test (fingerstick or intravenous) and provide guidance on what to do next. The doctor might recommend removing the child from potentially unsafe environments including in the house, school, playground, or another facility that could have lead-based paint problems or contaminated soil.

Before you initiate a lead paint compensation lawsuit, it is imperative to take your child to receive appropriate medical care from a qualified professional. The doctor can perform blood tests and a comprehensive physical examination to identify symptoms of a potential lead poisoning event. Next, contact a personal injury attorney who specializes in lead poisoning cases. The law firm will schedule a free initial consultation and discuss your legal options. This information you can help you determine whether it is wise to pursue a case against every person responsible for your child’s injuries.

A competent attorney can assess your claim to identify all potential defendants that might be financially accountable for your damages. Choose a law firm that has already recovered millions on behalf of their clients involved in cases just like yours.