On behalf of Riley | Ersoff LLP posted on Friday, June 30, 2017. In many of our past blogs, we talked about the impact that lead has upon children. We discussed some of the common symptoms of lead poisoning, and what you should do if you suspect that your child is suffering due to an exposure to lead. In this post,...
Continue ReadingOn behalf of Riley | Ersoff LLP posted on Thursday, May 25, 2017. About five miles from downtown Los Angeles, in the City of Vernon, there used to be a battery recycling plant, operated by Exide. The plant, which last operated in 2012, was closed by federal officials over a year ago due to concerns regarding the pollution of neighborhoods near...
Continue ReadingOn behalf of Riley | Ersoff LLP posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. In California, many children come into contact with lead each day. This exposure may cause lasting health complications, making it essential that you take immediate action if you believe that your child is suffering from lead poisoning. Unfortunately, many children slip through the cracks, and the necessary tests...
Continue ReadingWe have all seen the news regarding the tainted water supply in Flint, Michigan. What seems so far away may be a problem in communities throughout California as well. A recent study of blood-lead levels in children by Reuters has shown that many cities across the state have seen a high number of lead poisoning cases affecting children, rivaling...
Continue ReadingOn behalf of Riley | Ersoff LLP posted on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Many families living in Los Angeles reside in apartments or homes that were built prior to 1978 and are therefore presumed to have lead paint present. When you moved in, you should have received notice from your landlord about the potential dangers of the exposures to lead paint....
Continue ReadingOn behalf of Riley | Ersoff LLP posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Lead poisoning should be a concern for everybody, especially families with young children. This is because lead poisoning can lead to long-term problems such as learning disorders that affect a child’s ability to thrive. It can also affect every organ within the body, including your heart and lungs....
Continue ReadingOn behalf of Riley | Ersoff LLP posted on Friday, February 10, 2017. Many people in neighborhoods across Los Angeles live in homes or apartments that have lead paint. Lead paint was very common in the 1950s, and you should check for it if your home or apartment was built before 1978. Lead paint tests can be found in many hardware...
Continue ReadingOn behalf of Riley | Ersoff LLP posted on Friday, August 16, 2019. It’s now commonly recognized that exposure to lead-based paint results in reduced IQ, ADHD and other cognitive harm. Medical researchers have also concluded that there is a link between lead exposure in children and aggression and in violent crime in teenagers and young adults. Kids growing up in East...
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