Although lead paint has not been manufactured in over fifty years, lead paint personal injury lawsuits continue to be filed because many older dwellings still have lead paint peeling from the walls. A property owner that rents a property with this dangerous hazard may be liable for any injuries or wrongful death that is caused by the presence of lead paint. Lead paint poisoning has the most drastic impact on younger children because exposure to low levels of lead paint can result in substantial developmental impairment in small children. Lead paint dust or chips can easily be ingested by toddlers and other small children. While children are the most frequent victims of exposure to lead paint, adults may also suffer lead paint poisoning particularly during remodeling projects where lead paint is disturbed and lead paint dust particles are released into the air.
Many older poorly maintained rental properties in Mississippi may have lead paint that is peeling off the walls of apartments or homes. Lead paint exposure also is increasingly a result of children chewing or sucking on cheap imported toys from foreign countries like China. If your child suffers lead paint exposure, you may be able to sue anyone in the production or distribution chain for the defective product. Lead paint that is inhaled, ingested or sucked can cause severe developmental deficiencies in children including the following:
- Stunted growth
- Lower IQ levels
- Brain injury
- Hearing deficits
- Damage to the nervous system
- Coma or death
If you believe that you or your child has been exposed to lead paint and has experienced adverse effects, it is important to see a doctor who can conduct an evaluation. Anyone that has been determined by a physician to have suffered lead paint poisoning should seek immediate legal advice from an experienced Mississippi lead paint poisoning attorney. A Mississippi lead paint poisoning attorney will typically have an inspection of your apartment conducted to determine the presence of lead paint and confirm potential levels of exposure. Lead paint lawyers will typically work with lead paint toxicology experts and work to preserve critical evidence.
When a child suffers developmental deficits because of exposure to lead paint, the cost of medical expenses and supportive care can easily exceed a million dollars. A child’s entire life may be impacted rendering a child unable to become self-supporting. When your child suffers this type of devastating injuries, it is important to obtain financial compensation to provide the best quality of life and supportive services. The experienced Mississippi lead paint injury attorneys at Barrett Law have been providing effective representation to person injury victims for over 75 years. We provide diligent legal representation and impassioned advocacy so we invite you to call us today at 662-834-2376 to learn how we can help.