San Francisco Lead Poisoning Attorney
Lead poisoning occurs when someone ingests lead or is exposed to dust contaminated with lead. The most common way that this happens is from lead-based paint. Any house built prior to 1978 likely has lead paint. Children are especially vulnerable because they are more prone to putting things in their mouths, such as paint chips or other items that may be contaminated with lead paint dust. Paint chips or lead dust are created by aging or deteriorating lead-based paint. Even if the paint is covered by non-lead paint, regular wear and tear on painted surfaces can expose the lead-based paint and cause a hazard. If you fear you or your children have been exposed to a lead hazard in your home, it’s time to call a San Francisco lead poisoning attorney.
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Lead Poisoning Symptoms & Effects
Lead poisoning can be difficult to detect. Lead poisoning symptoms are similar to symptoms of a wide range of illnesses.
They include:
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Sluggishness
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Seizures
The only way to determine if someone is experiencing lead poisoning is to do a blood test.
The Dangers of Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning can also result in the following in both children and adults:
- Brain damage
- Organ failure
- Mood disorders
- Stomach issues
- Fertility problems
- High blood pressure
- Seizures
- Death
If you or your loved one has experienced any of these symptoms or illnesses, and you believe lead poisoning is the source, get in touch with our team as soon as possible.
Lead Poisoning in Children
Children are especially at risk because lead affects their neurological and physiological development.
Lead poisoning can cause the following in children specifically:
- Learning issues
- Behavioral problems
- Hyperactivity
- Hearing loss
- Stunted growth
- Loss of IQ
- ADD/ADHD
- Loss of the ability to multitask
- Delayed puberty
- Kidney disease
- Early-onset dementia in later years
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Hearing loss
- Stunted growth
There is no “safe” amount of lead exposure—even low levels can lead to health problems.
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