Lead Poisening
We here at Spinella & Associates understand that a parent's most important job is protecting our children. One hidden danger to the youngest children is lead poisoning. Spinella & Associates has years of experience in protecting the rights and getting proper compensation for victims of this silent threat. Lead poisoning affects an estimated 890,000 preschoolers or stated differently one out of eleven toddlers are impacted by this very serious disease.
If your child has elevated lead blood levels this can impact them for the rest of their lives. They may not earn as much money, be as healthy and suffer disabilities as they mature. If your child has been exposed you need to protect their future and Spinella & Associates wants to help.
Parents must realize that lead exposure can harm children and babies even before they are born. Lead dust can elevate lead levels in pregnant mothers and lead paint chips and contaminated soil pose critical health risks to toddlers. Homes built before 1978 run the risk of containing lead paint. Potential exposure is more likely if you live in a city or in a neighborhood made up of older buildings.
Lead paint chips and dust can contaminate a home and cause injuries to a child's behavior and learning abilities; slow their growth; cause hearing problems and headaches. Young, growing bodies absorb lead at a higher rate then adults. If you have any suspicion that your child has been exposed to elevated lead levels, have them checked at your local hospital or by a physician immediately.
Parents exposed to lead can experience difficulties during pregnancy, high blood pressure, digestive problems, nerve disorders, memory and concentration problems and muscle and joint pain.
You can lower your families risk of exposure to lead poisoning by washing children's hands, bottles, pacifiers and toys often; regularly clean floors, window sills and other surfaces, make sure your landlord fixes any surface with peeling or chipping paint and never attempt to remove lead based paint yourself.
If you or your child has tested positive for lead exposure, please contact Spinella & Associates directly through this web site or by phone. We want to put our years of experience behind ensuring your and your child's future is secure.