Lead paint has been identified as a major cause of lead poisoning among adults and children. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines lead as a toxic metal that can cause a range of serious health effects.

Children are especially at risk of lead poisoning from deteriorating lead based paint and contaminated toys and other products. According to the EPA, children under the age of six are the most susceptible. In fact, the U.S. Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services made a statement in 1991 that this toxic metal is the “number one environmental threat to the health of children in the United States.” Lead exposure is considered to be one of the most common preventable childhood poisonings.

Lead exposure has been linked to a wide range of health complications including behavioral problems, learning disabilities, delayed growth, brain damage, seizures and even death.

Property owners can be held liable if they exposed their tenants or customers to lead. This type of case falls under premises liability. If you or your child has been harmed by lead exposure, you should contact an experienced New York premises liability lawyer who will review your case. Contact the Law Firm of Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine at 800.734.9445 for legal advice regarding your New York lead poisoning case.