Chicago Lead Poisoning Lawyers

If your child was diagnosed with lead poisoning, he or she likely has developed the condition due to environmental contaminants such as lead paint in apartments or lead-based ingredients in toys or furniture. Chicago lead poisoning attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyer know how to determine where the exposure occurred. Our legal experts can determine the causal nature of the injury with testing performed by leaders in the field of pediatric neurology

Progressive Nature of Lead Poisoning in Toddlers and Children

At extremely high levels, lead exposure can cause unconsciousness, seizures, and even death.

Common Symptoms of Lead Poisoning

The following complications are associated with lead poisoning in children found in their medical records include:

• Learning disabilities
• Speech problems
• Brain damage
• Language, speech, and behavior problems
• Decreased muscle/bone growth
• Poor muscle coordination
• Kidney damage
• Nervous system damage

The United States federal government and Illinois recognized the dangers of lead poisoning in children. They passed laws that require landlords and product manufacturers to remove lead-based products from their rental units. Illinois Disease Control revealed that older homes are more likely than new houses to have lead hazards that could harm young children and vulnerable adults.

The landlord, property manager, or property owner must take specific steps when maintaining older buildings to mitigate lead paint problems to avoid poisoning. Statistics by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed that there is much lead found in buildings in the poorest parts of Chicago. Any release or disintegration of old lead paint can increase the blood lead level in pregnant women, young children, and others if the particles are inhaled or ingested. A simple blood test can help identify poisoning lead hazards.

Chicago Lead Poisoning Lawsuits to Recover Compensation For A Child’s Brain Damage

Illinois law affords parents with the right to pursue a legal claim on behalf of a child who has suffered from lead poisoning due to a poorly maintained premised or a negligently designed/manufactured product. To pursue a claim, the lawsuit must be filed before the state’s statute of limitations expires. Any party who suspects that they were injured through lead poisoning can verify the damage through a blood test.

Our Chicago area law firm routinely works with lead poisoning cases and can provide immediate legal advice on how to proceed. However, time is of the essence. Injured parties may not be able to file lead poisoning cases if they wait until the statute of limitations in their claims expires.

Illinois Lead Poisoning Lawyers Looking Out for Your Child's Immediate and Future Care Needs

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC will evaluate all aspects of a child’s lead poisoning. We will fully prosecute all responsible parties to ensure that injured children recover damages for all their injuries. Our Chicago lead poisoning attorneys understand the significance of these cases.

We know that many of these children require both immediate and long-term care to help with their deficits related to the ingestion of lead.  Our law firm offers free consultations. We will not charge a fee unless there is a recovery for your child. Contact us today!

Resources for lead poisoning prevention of treatment:

• http://children.webmd.com/news/20070815/lead-poisoning-and-kids
• http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/tips.htm