Lead poisoning is a surprisingly common occurrence in New York City. This is especially troubling because lead poisoning can cause serious health problems and even death. Since the 1970s, state and federal government has been trying to eliminate lead-paint exposure. Unfortunately, the process has been slow-going and people continue to be victimized by lead paint […]
Read MoreGarden Hoses: Another Source of Dangerous Lead
A drink from the garden hose, a run through the sprinkler on a hot day, a wading pool full of cool clear water-these are some of the great joys of childhood. But is the water that’s coming through the garden hose safe? If your child or a child you know is suffering from lead poisoning, […]
Read MoreProcedure Changes for Lead Testing Methods at NYC Schools
New York City has recently stated an adjustment to its procedure for testing the water supply of schools for dangerous lead levels. This new procedure is being implemented after experts said the methods that were being used could lower the levels found. If you believe your child or a child you know might be […]
Read MoreNew York City Department Failed to Test for Lead in Day Care Center Water
According to an audit released by New York City comptroller Scott M. Stringer, the department in charge of testing day care center water for lead has falsified reports for years. The comptroller’s report cited an email from 2011, in which a manager told their staff members to “enter Water Lead Test Negative” in order to […]
Read MoreChildren, Lead Paint and Public Housing: A Potentially Toxic Combination
The Orlow Firm’s experienced lead paint poison lawyers can help. Forty years ago, 2,600 New York City children tested positive for such high levels of lead in their blood that they required hospitalization. Today, the risk of lead poisoning has been dramatically reduced, thanks to U.S. laws banning the use of lead in paint and […]
Read MoreLead Paint Still a Problem in NYC: The EPA’s New Rule
In 1978, the ban on lead paint was instituted largely due to health concerns regarding lead poisoning in children. Despite the ban, lead paint is still a prevalent problem existing in many housing units and child-care facilities through New York City. If you think your child or a child you know might be a victim, […]
Read MoreLead-Based Paint Is The Leading Cause of Lead Poisoning
Lead is a known toxin that contains a heavy metal and was commonly used to speed up the drying process in paint. Lead paint was banned in the United States in 1978 due to the health dangers it poses. Exposure to lead poisoning is extremely dangerous, even in small amounts. If you believe your child […]
Read MoreCommittee Recommends CDC Diagnose Lead Poisoning at Lower Blood Levels
An advisory committee to a key federal government health agency recently recommended lowering the level of lead needed in a child’s blood to attach a medical diagnosis of “lead poisoning.” If the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopts its committee’s nonbinding recommendation, the official diagnosis would attach at a blood lead level of 5 […]
Read MoreEPA fines firms for violating lead paint safety rules
At The Orlow Firm, our lead paint poisoning attorneys provide free case evaluations. Give us a call today to discuss your options. (646) 647-3398. Lead paint has been banned in homes and apartment buildings since 1978, but children are still in danger of lead poisoning because the paint and dust may remain in residential properties. […]
Read MoreInvestigation Reveals New Concerns About Lead Poisoning in Children
In a hearing earlier this month, members of Congress questioned federal environmental health officials about new lead poisoning risks revealed in an investigation by USA Today. The newspaper’s extensive investigation revealed lead poisoning risks posed by over 230 old lead factory sites across the country, including multiple smelter sites in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. […]
Read MoreThreshold for Lead Poisoning Lowered By CDC
Earlier this week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lowered the amount lead in the blood required to demonstrate lead poisoning. The amount was reduced to five micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood from the previous standard of 10 micrograms. It’s important to speak to a lead poisoning attorney in NYC if […]
Read MoreRe-thinking Our Approach to Lead Exposure in Children
I. Measuring the Harm There is no safe level of lead exposure in children. According to a preliminary 2012 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, current standards for measuring blood lead level (BLL) in children are inaccurate and misleading. Furthermore, addressing the harm retroactively is not nearly as important as preventing it. […]
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