Michigan Lead Poisoning Lawyers Represent Victims of Lead Paint Poisoning

Top Lawyers in Michigan and Ohio for lead poisoning cases

Attorneys Lawrence J. Buckfire and Robert J. Lantzy are regarded as the top child lead poisoning lawyers in the State of Michigan and northern Ohio. Their efforts in the courtroom have helped hundreds of lead poisoned children and their families seek justice and fair compensation for their  injuries.  Their efforts in the community have assisted medical providers and health departments with their education and prevention goals.

The hazards of lead paint poisoning have been known throughout the world since the early 1900's. However, it was not until 1978 that the use of lead paint became illegal in the United States after it was banned by the EPA. Most cases of child lead poisoning result from the ingestion and inhalation of lead based paint and particles. However, other sources of lead, such as vinyl mini-blinds and toys may also be a source of lead hazards.

Michigan Child Lead Poisoning

The Centers for Disease Control defines child lead poisoning as an elevated blood lead level greater than 9 micrograms per deciliter.  Lead poisoning in children is typically detected through routine blood tests at annual exams.  Many children have no symptoms at the time that they are lead poisoned, other than common child complaints like stomach pain or loss of appetite.  Problems with behavior, learning, and development typically surface as the child progresses through elementary school.

Child Lead Poisoning Injuries

• Learning disabilites
  Loss of IQ points
  Speech problems
  Developmental delays
  Loss of earning capacity
  Hyperactivity and attention disorder (ADHD)
  Delinquent and criminal behavior
  Brain Damage
  Wrongful Death

Because of the injuries caused by lead poisoning, many children will be unable to achieve their full intellectual potential and earning potential. Such children may need special education services for many years. For these reasons, the damages sustained by a lead poisoned child are significant.  Many communities have excellent support groups for parents and family members of children diagnosed with the disease.

Landlords and Lead Poisoning

Landlords typically deny any knowledge of lead hazards in the home, despite local and federal regulations that require them to give notice of potential hazards to the tenant. Many landlords also refuse to abate or cover the hazards and demand that the tenants undertake these actions, which is clearly contrary to Michigan law.

After a child is diagnosed with an elevated blood lead level, the diagnosing doctor or clinic sends a notice to the health department to perform an inspection to determine the source of the child's lead poisoning.  Both the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Ohio Department of Health oversee county health departments to implement state procedures for inspections of properties.  Many larger cities, like the City of Detroit, have their own lead poisoning prevention programs.  It is often through these lead risk assessments that the paint hazards are identified in the landlord's rental property.

Through document requests and depositions, our attorneys have been able to establish clear liability against the landlords. Many landlords are also held liable for their failure to provide their tenants with the required lead disclosure forms and pamphlets on child lead poisoning.  The insurance companies for the landlords have paid significant settlements because of our efforts.

FREE Michigan Child Injury Book

Our own book written by Michigan child injury lawyer Lawrence J. Buckfire, "Little Kids, BIG ACCIDENTS," is a parents' guide to child injury cases in Michigan. It educates parents and guardians, in plain English, about the legal rights of injured children in Michigan. We'll send it to you for FREE!

Statute of Limitations For Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Lawsuits

The statute of limitations for Michigan child injury cases varies from case to case. In Michigan, a lawsuit must be filed by the child's 19^th birthday before the case is lost. This allows the child to make his own decisions after becoming a legal adult to file a lawsuit. If the case involves injuries to a younger child, it is usually not a good idea to wait that long to file a lawsuit due to the difficulty of finding witnesses and other evidence that is necessary to prove and win your case. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible even if you are only considering filing a lawsuit so that the claims are not later destroyed due to a missed deadline.

Our No Fee Promise For Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Cases

We will represent you in your Michigan car accident case under our NO FEE PROMISE. This means that you will not be charged any legal fees whatsoever unless we obtain a settlement or recovery for you. You have absolutely no obligation for legal fees unless we win your case. If we do not obtain a settlement for you, you owe us nothing!

Contact a Leading Lead Poisoning Lawyer

Parents of children injured in an accident should contact the Michign Child Injury Lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Our office will start working on your case immediately and begin gathering the witness statements and evidence to prove and win your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form to speak with one of our experienced Michigan child injury lawyers.

They have successfully handled child lead poisoning cases throughout all major cities in Michigan, including Detroit, Lansing, Flint, Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Kalamazoo, Monroe, and Pontiac.  They have also handled numerous cases throughout Ohio, including Cleveland, Toledo, and Sandusky.

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Contact a Southfield, Michigan lead poisoning lawyer serving greater Detroit, Cleveland, and the northern Ohio region.

We represent Michigan personal injury clients in Detroit, Southfield, Pontiac, Troy, Warren, Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Lansing, East Lansing, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Rochester, Auburn Hills, Clarkston, Birmingham, Ferndale, Flint, Novi, Pontiac, Troy, Saginaw, Sterling Heights, Waterford, Wayne, Dearborn, Westland, Canton, Monroe, Ann Arbor, Mount Clemens, Livonia, Grayling, Grosse Pointe, St. Clair Shores, Brighton, Adrian, Allen Park, Clinton, Hamtramck, Northville, Garden City,  Southgate, Harrison, Holland, Inkster, Allen Park, Belleville, Jackson, Madison Heights, Mount Pleasant, Oak Park, Okemos, Plymouth, Redford, Roseville, Romulus, Taylor,  Wyandotte, Wyoming, Traverse City, Ypsilanti, Bad Axe,  Northern Michigan, as well as residents of Wayne County, Kent County, Oakland County, Macomb County, Washtenaw County, Genesee County, Huron County, St. Clair County, Monroe County, Ingham County, Saginaw County, Livingston County, Lenawee County and all other Michigan counties.

Blog for Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Lawyers

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Library for Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Lawyers:

• Old Paint in Homes is Biggest Hazard   
  Description: Lead paint in older homes, not toys, is still the biggest threat to young children.
• Realtor Liable for Lead Poisoning [PDF]   
  Description: Michigan Court of Appeals held that defendant was acting as a "de facto" real estate agent and could be held liable for lead poisoning injuries
• Rule Fact Sheet [PDF]   

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Frequent Questions for Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Lawyers:

• My child was lead poisoned in an old Detroit rental home due peeling paint inside and outside the house.  Does he have case?

Case Results for Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Lawyers:

• $1,400,000 Detroit, Michigan lawyer settlement

Awarded: $1,400,000

• $650,000 -Detroit lead poisoning settlement

Awarded: $650,000

• $650,000 - Detroit lead poisoned child settlement

Awarded: $650,000

• $650,000 -Detroit lead paint poisoning settlement

Awarded: $650,000

• $625,000 Michigan lead paint poisoning settlement

Awarded: $625,000

Videos about Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Lawyers:

• Michigan Child Injury Lawyer | Lead Poisoning Car Accidents Malpractice

Web Resources for Michigan Child Lead Poisoning Lawyers:

• Florida Child Injury Lawyer Blog

  Description:

  Top Florida child injury lawyer blog with important information for parents and guardians of injured children.  Recent updates on product recalls, toy recalls, child accident, medical malpractice, and other child injury suits.

• Daco Construction, Inc.

  Description: Daco Construction is a Michigan company specializing in lead abatement for both residential and commercial customers. They specialize in making homes lead safe for children.

• History of Lead Paint Advertising

  Description: An excellent resource that explains how the lead paint manufacturers advertised this dangerous product to the public.

• Michigan Lead Safe Housing Registry

  Description: A list of family residences in counties throughout the State of Michigan that have been determined to be "lead safe."

• Michigan Department of Community Health

  Description: The Lead Hazard Remediation and Child Lead Poisoning Prevention site has important information on lead poisoning issues in Michigan, including listings of certified lead paint inspectors and risk assessors.

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Personal Injury Case Results

• $3,750,000-Michigan medical malpractice settlement against Ann Arbor hospital
• $1,950,000-Detroit cerebral palsy settlement against hospital
• $1,800,000-Detroit truck accident settlement for traumatic brain injury victim
• $1,600,000-Michigan Wrongful death settlement for truck/pedestrian accident
• $1,425,000- Detroit slip and fall settlement for closed head injury victim
• $1,400,000-Michigan child lead poisoning settlement
• $1,375,000-Detroit car accident settlement for spinal cord injury victim
• $1,100,000-Detroit Motorcycle accident settlement against trucking company
• $675,000-Flint truck accident settlement for orthopedic injuries
• $625,000-Michigan medical malpractice settlement for the wrongful death against a Pontiac hospital
• $375,000-Lansing Auto No-Fault Insurance Settlement
• $225,000-Dog bite to child’s face in Warren

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