Lead Paint Exposure
Lead is a potentially toxic heavy metal that was once commonly used as an ingredient in paint to increase its durability and decrease its drying time. Since 1978 it has been carefully controlled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency. Although it is no longer legal to create consumer products with large amounts of this element, lead paint is still a common hazard, particularly in older buildings.
Lead paint is especially dangerous for young children, but people of any age can be harmed by exposure to this environmental hazard. If you or your child has become ill due to lead paint exposure, you could be eligible to receive compensation from the responsible party. To learn more, call the Tampa premises liability lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. at 800-235-8978.
Lead Paint Exposure Risks
Many homes constructed before or during the 1970s have lead paint on walls, doors, and windowsills. It is relatively safe while intact, but toxins may be released into the air when the paint begins to chip, is scraped off, or is exposed to flames. Small flecks of paint can be inhaled, ingested by small children, or transferred from a person’s hand to his or her mouth the next time he or she eats.
Over time, lead can build up in a person’s system, eventually leading to health problems such as:
- Headaches
- Developmental problems in children (including mental retardation, ADHD, stunted growth, etc)
- Neurological damage
- Kidney failure
- Impaired muscle coordination
If you have been exposed to lead paint through a negligent realtor, landlord, or other entity, our Tampa lead paint attorneys can help you fight for fair compensation.
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The Tampa lead paint exposure lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. work diligently for each of our clients. If you or a loved one has been affected by lead paint exposure, contact us today at 800-235-8978 to discuss the facts of your case.