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Lead poisoning affects virtually every system
of a child’s body. It can cause central
nervous system, kidney, and reproductive system
damage, and in severe cases coma, seizures
and even death.
Lead poisoning is known to cause decreased
intelligence, behavioral disorders, and a
host of neurological problems that can cause
irreversible and permanent damage to your
child.
Many people believe that because lead paint
has been outlawed for household use for many
years that it is no longer a problem, however,
that is simply not true. The older paint gets
the more likely it is to chip or peel, and
those paint chips, and the dust they create,
are very dangerous.
In New York City Local Law 38 sets forth the
rules which can protect your child from the
hazards of lead paint within your home. Local
Law 38 defines a lead hazard as peeling paint,
or paint under deteriorated sub surfaces in
a multiple dwelling (ie. 3 apartments or more)
built before 1960 where a child under the
age of 6 resides.
If you live in an old building and your child
has an elevated lead level you should call
the Med Law team for a free consultation at
1 888 MEDLAW1.
To learn more about the dangers
of lead paint click here
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