{"id":8490,"date":"2021-08-19T12:36:23","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T16:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10028\/uncategorized\/5-signs-you-have-lead-poisoning-and-should-take-legal-action\/"},"modified":"2022-08-18T21:16:06","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T01:16:06","slug":"5-signs-you-have-lead-poisoning-and-should-take-legal-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/en\/article\/5-signs-you-have-lead-poisoning-and-should-take-legal-action\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs You Have Lead Poisoning and Should Take Legal Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead is a heavy metal that is found in some paint, toys, and older buildings. Although the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/STATUTE-84\/pdf\/STATUTE-84-Pg2078.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act of 1971<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has heavily restricted how lead is used in manufacturing and construction, it is still possible for individuals to become exposed to this hazardous substance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People can become poisoned by lead if the blood becomes saturated with dangerously high levels of the metal. If you believe you may have lead poisoning, it\u2019s essential to seek the guidance of a medical professional to test your blood. Doctors treat lead poisoning by preventing further exposure to the substance and by prescribing medications that help remove lead from the bloodstream.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iGtcUNpGtxw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs and Symptoms of Lead Poisoning<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals with <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/11312-lead-poisoning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lead poisoning<\/a> may not present any symptoms at first. While people of any age group are susceptible to various health problems associated with lead poisoning, children often experience more severe symptoms. Here are a few of the most common signs of lead poisoning:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Abdominal Pain and Digestive Problems<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/lead-poisoning\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20354717\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discomfort in the abdomen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most common signs of lead poisoning. In more severe cases, lead poisoning can contribute to nausea, constipation, or vomiting. Patients with lead poisoning may also report having a diminished appetite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Memory Impairment and Neurological Symptoms<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In children, lead poisoning can inhibit learning and possibly contribute to developing mental disorders later in life like depression or schizophrenia. Adults with lead poisoning may have difficulty concentrating or experience reduced mental acuity. Exposure to especially high levels of lead can cause individuals to hallucinate, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Fertility Complications<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead poisoning causes various issues in the reproductive organs of both males and females. For men, lead can decrease sperm count and negatively impact sperm mobility. Women with lead poisoning have an increased risk of miscarriage or premature birth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Anemia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead poisoning can shorten the lifespan of red blood cells, potentially leading to anemia. Individuals with anemia have trouble circulating adequate oxygen throughout the body due to poorly functioning red blood cells. Anemia can cause headaches, rapid heartbeat, and breathing difficulties. Individuals with anemia also report feeling tired, weak, or light-headed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Connection to Parkinson\u2019s Disease<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By checking for unique epigenetic alterations to DNA, scientists have identified a correlation between prolonged lead exposure and the development of Parkinson&#8217;s. While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ph.ucla.edu\/news\/news-item\/2021\/apr\/lead-exposure-linked-parkinson-s-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does not demonstrate that lead poisoning is the underlying cause of the disease, it does indicate that those exposed to lead over a longer period have a higher risk of developing symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal Action Taken Against Lead Poisoning<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one well-known case, thousands of individuals in Flint, Michigan, were exposed to lead in the city\u2019s drinking water between 2014 and 2015. In response, Flint residents <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/news\/local\/michigan\/flint-water-crisis\/2021\/01\/21\/flint-water-crisis-lawsuit-settlement-michigan\/4242611001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">filed a lawsuit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> against the state and have subsequently won initial approval for a settlement of over $640 million. The majority of the settlement will go to survivors who were 18 years old or younger when the contamination occurred.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead poisoning through accidental contact, environmental contamination, or industrial manufacturing can cause serious health problems. An example of exposure is if you came into contact with lead paint while living in a <\/span><a href=\"\/article\/lead-discovered-in-nyc-housing-authority-buildings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0 building or while you or a loved one was a worker at the <\/span><a href=\"\/practice-areas\/environmental-litigation\/tampa-florida-lead-smelting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gopher Resource Plant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Tampa, Florida (#ToxicGopher). If you or a loved one recently developed lead poisoning, there are legal options that are available to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Napoli Shkolnik can help. We can connect you with an <\/span><a href=\"\/practice-areas\/environmental-litigation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">environmental litigation lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who is dedicated to protecting public health and the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about the legal actions you can take in response to lead poisoning, contact Napoli Shkolnik for a free case evaluation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lead is a heavy metal that is found in some paint, toys, and older buildings. 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