Queens Lead Paint Poisoning Attorneys

After the dangers of lead paint were discovered in the mid-1970s, lawmakers in the United States banned lead-based paints in 1978. Under the law, no more lead paint was to be used or sold in the United States. Unfortunately, existing lead paint was not subjected to these new restrictions.

In pre-1978 buildings, structures, and objects, the presence of lead paint is still a very real possibility. In addition, products imported from outside the US may not be compliant with our legal regulations. If you or someone you love suffered lead poisoning after coming into contact with lead paint, contact the Queens premises liability lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 888-244-2273.

Lead Paint Exposure Risks

Though lead paint has been banned since the late 1970s, many older buildings contain lead paint. While the law does not require individuals to remove lead paint from their homes, owners of properties that contain lead-based paint may be liable for injuries that result from lead exposure on their properties.

In most cases, the dangers of lead paint only occur when the paint chips from the object it covers. Being surrounded by lead paint usually will not harm an individual; however, ingesting or inhaling lead-based paint chips likely will harm an individual. Usually, children are most affected by lead poisoning and are more likely to ingest paint chips than adults.

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Property owners have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their guests, even if it means stripping all of the lead paint from their properties. If you or someone you love suffered lead poisoning after coming in contact with lead-based paint on someone else’s property, contact the Queens premises liability attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 888-244-2273 to learn more about your legal rights.