Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Lead Poisoning and Child Injury (Part B)
For instance, a Boston premises liability lawyer can file a claim against a landlord or school that exposes children to lead in buildings.
In addition to federal rules, certain states, such as Massachusetts, have laws that prohibit housing or caring for children on premises that have lead paint. States have been very aggressive in public education on the topic, and property owners and managers have no excuse for not knowing or following the regulations.
States also offer grants or loans to utilize in safely removing lead paint, but many landlords still refuse or are unable to bear the remainder of the expense. These parties may be sued for damages in premises liability lawsuits.
The court does not find the cost an undue burden in relation to the lifelong effects of lead poisoning in children.
Child Lead Poisoning and Products Liability Lawsuits
A Boston MA child injury lawyer also builds cases for injuries sustained through ingesting lead from child products.
Toys, baby bottles, jewelry and other items accessible to children under age 6 may be the culprits. American toy and childcare products manufacturers import many ingredients or fully assembled items from China and other countries that allow lead content, often without bothering to test their products.
Court decisions against Mattel and Fisher-Price illustrate how lead poisoning can still be out of the control of the federal government and concerned parents. When millions of toys aimed at babies and toddlers contain leaded paint, it is nearly impossible to get them all out of circulation. Even a voluntary recall and huge court-imposed fines could only have a partially mitigating effect.
A civil lawsuit for child injury based on products liability can help parents recoup some of their hospital expenses. Damages can be sought for the child’s pain and suffering as well.
What to Ask Your Attorney
When selecting an experienced product liability attorney you’ll want to ask critical questions, such as:
- How long have you been practicing law?
- Do you have experience with child poisoning cases in Massachusetts?
- What is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won for your clients?
For over 30 years Kiley Law Group, located in Boston and Andover, Massachusetts, has fought on behalf of children. Our child injury lawyers take time when speaking with you about your child’s injuries.
Mr. Kiley’s firm works with you on a contingency basis, which means there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury attorneys win your case.
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