Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Injuries & Hazards February 19, 2010
Lead-based paint is the biggest lead hazard in our environment. The primary source of the lead is through chipping and peeling lead-based paint and through the inhalation of dust particles. The federal government estimates that lead paint is present in three our of four homes built before 1978, but only homes that are not properly maintained constitute potential hazards to children.
The biggest hazards are often on window sills and in window troughs, where there is frequent friction which causes the old paint to peel and chip. Other primary sources include outdoor porches and soil around the home, where children often play with paint chips that have fallen from the exterior of the property. More recently, toys imported from China have been found to contain lead paint and this has raised additional concerns.
Children who suffer lead poisoning have several possible legal claims. The primary defendant in these cases are landlords who rented homes or apartments to the child’s family and failed to properly maintain the lead based paint surfaces inside or outside the home. A child who is lead poisoned as a result can file a lawsuit alleging that the landlord violated the duty to provide safe and sanitary housing and also violated Michigan statutes and local ordinances.
Other claims for child lead poisoning can be brought against property management companies, maintenance companies, and other locations where a child is lead poisoned, like a school or daycare center. Additionally, if a child is poisoned due to a defective toy or other product, a claim can be made against the maker, distributor, and seller of the product.
Parents of children do have legal rights. If your child suffers lead poisoning injuries, you should contact our office immediately to discuss your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced Michigan child lead poisoning attorneys.
You should also request our FREE BOOK, “Little Kids, Big Accidents,” which is a parent’s guide to child injury cases in Michigan. You can request it at http://www.Buckfirelaw.com We will send the book immediately to you.
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