Renting a new home in Sacramento can be an adventure for you and your loved ones. Beginning to plan the next part of your lives, the pending holidays, and key events, focusing on your future. What you select will be as unique as you and your needs are. But what is always important is that it be safe for your family. When you evaluate paint in a room, it’s typically the color and condition. There is one more thing you should be asking about it, though. Is there lead paint under what you see?
Per Federal Law, all homes and apartments constructed after 1978 were no longer permitted to use lead-based paint. Before that, houses and apartments did have lead paint. It was not required that the paint was removed. Between tenants, new paint was applied to cover the lead paint. Good paint condition means little risk to the new tenants. However, if that wall gets damaged or the old paint is exposed, it may create a toxic environment. Should the property have the potential for lead paint, the property owners are legally required to advise you, and this should be documented in your lease.
If a family member becomes ill and you think lead-based paint in your Sacramento, California, home might have caused the illness, contact Normandie Law Firm as quickly as possible. Our Sacramento lead poisoning lawyers are available 24 hours a day to explain the rights of anyone suffering due to lead-based paint in your rental. This includes how the team can help you get the compensation you deserve. You will receive a free consultation with the team at Normandie Law Firm to assess and review your case.
After reviewing the facts of the illness suffered by your family, providing the lawyer with documents like medical records and diagnosis, and a copy of the lease, we will ask any remaining questions and assess the case. Your Sacramento lead poisoning lawyer will evaluate your situation and explain the legal merit of a Sacramento lead poisoning lawsuit. Next, we will review the options that can help you manage costs, healthcare expenses, and other related expenses. Please note that even after your free consultation with a Normandie Law Firm Sacramento lead poisoning lawyer, you are under no obligation to move forward on any legal action. This also includes the use of the services of Normandie Law Firm if you do pursue legal action.
Our focus at Normandie Law Firm is to furnish you with the resources and information required to care for your family and get the compensation owed if a property owner or landlord failed to inform you of lead-based paint or did not take the necessary precautions during the removal in a rental property. We only need you to work with our lawyers and staff at Normandie Law Firm as quickly as you can. Critical items need to be reviewed regarding the case, including understanding the limitations, such as the time limits for taking legal action.
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The Hazards of Lead-Based Paint
According to the CDC, there are more than 29 million apartments and single-family homes that contain lead-based paint. These residences often have at least one child living in them who could experience lead poisoning, often by exposure to paint chips and dust. Children often place these chips in their mouths. They may also find chips on their toys, counters, showers, and window sills. When they come in contact with lead-based paint under new non-lead paint, there is an opportunity for them to experience lead poisoning. These chips are typically created when there are repairs, humidity and water damage, or accidental damage to a wall.
The law requires the owners and landlords of rental properties containing lead-based paint to take precautionary steps during any renovation work taking place in their properties. The lead-based paint needs to be carefully removed during repairs and renovations, or it may create a situation where dust that contains lead is exposed. This may cause a case of lead poisoning for the family renting the property.
Common Symptoms of Lead Poisoning
If you believe there has been an exposure, it is critical to understand what the signs of lead poisoning are. Where an adult or an entire family appears to be suffering from lead poisoning, the issue is likely caused by improper paint removal, creating dust in your home containing particles of lead-based paint. If the issue is affecting only the children, they may have found pieces of peeling paint or chips. They may put them in their mouth or ingest them from a toy contaminated with lead. If you believe that your children ingested lead-based paint chips in your Sacramento rental home, seek medical attention immediately. Some of the more common indications of lead poisoning are:
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Bluish gums
- Decreased weight
- Loss of appetite
- Anemia
- Hearing or vision loss
- Neurological issues
In a case where someone experiences acute lead poisoning, the symptoms include vomiting, jaundice, diarrhea, seizures, and coma. An acute case occurs when a family member has been exposed to or consumed a large amount of lead. It is crucial that medical care is sought as soon as possible. An acute case of exposure could result in damage to the brain, kidneys, cardiovascular and digestive systems, especially in children. If left untreated, the child may experience long-term illnesses such as ADHD or other learning disabilities, anemia, and hearing and vision loss.
Who Are The Responsible Parties For Lead Poisoning Incidents In A Sacramento Rental Property?
Premises liability law in the state of California says the owner is responsible for the safety of the rented property. They are responsible for making sure the property is maintained and managed correctly and the property does not have any safety or health concerns. If they fail to deal with any concerns about the property, like paint that is peeling or dust from repairs or renovations, they may be found negligent in their duty of care. The owner may not be solely responsible for a case involving lead poisoning. If a property owner hires a licensed company to address the lead-based paint removal on the property, the contractor could also be found responsible for the lead contamination. An investigation would need to demonstrate that they failed to meet all the safety requirements during the removal.
While this sounds like a very complicated matter to resolve, please know that it starts with calling our team at Normandie Law Firm to review the facts. Once deemed to have legal merit, our Normandie Law Firm Sacramento lead poisoning lawyer will handle the following steps, from investigating the incident to writing the documentation and filing the lawsuit. Normandie Law Firm will work for you to get you the compensation needed to support you and your family through this entire experience.
What Is The Value Of My Sacramento Lead Poisoning Lawsuit?
In cases consisting of a personal injury and losses to income and costs of medical care, it is necessary that you know the valuation of the lawsuit. This is key in making decisions regarding filing a suit and potential compensation. Sadly, oftentimes, people are ill-advised about their cases and believe the court has fixed compensation amounts for specific types of injuries. That is untrue and can influence the decision to sue. At Normandie Law Firm, your lawyer will thoroughly evaluate the facts, and a compensation value will be created. That value is set by the documented expenses and losses experienced by you. Working with your Normandie Law Firm Sacramento lead poisoning lawyer, you will collect all the documentation that can confirm the allowable costs. The expenses that will be evaluated in this process will include but are not limited to:
- The cost of all current and potential pending medical expenses related to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of any injuries caused by the lead poisoning and any counseling or therapy to address the trauma and stress of the incident or injuries
- The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed by the lead poisoning incident
- Your lost income if the lead poisoning prevented you from working at your regular job until you were fully recovered and cleared by your medical care providers to return to work
- The cost of all legal fees and expenses related to preparing, filing, and litigating the Sacramento lead poisoning lawsuit
Statute Of Limitations For Filing A Sacramento Lead Poisoning Lawsuit
In a case dealing with lead poisoning of an adult in the State of California, the Statute of Limitations to file with the court is typically two years. What is notable is that this period begins on the date of the incident and is specific to taking legal action. The time limit is strictly enforced, and if it expires before a legal action, such as filing of a lawsuit, can be completed, the victim will not be able to seek compensation. There are rarely exceptions by the Court that would let the victim pursue a case once the clock runs out.
When you have a minor child who suffers lead poisoning, the time limit to take legal action might vary. Parents can file on behalf of a minor child a legal action up to the age of 18 or are emancipated. Although seldom, there have been times when a person who suffered an injury as a minor child can pursue a case against the liable party up to the age of 20. Please call Normandie Law Firm to discuss the details of your suit and the time that is left for you to file a case with the court.
Legal Fees Before Settlement
When or if you engage us at Normandie Law Firm to legally represent you in your Sacramento lead poisoning lawsuit, we will not ask for any expenses or fees before beginning the case. We will focus on working with you first to file and litigate your lawsuit. Once the case is completed, we can address getting compensated. Should your Sacramento lead poisoning lawyer fail to win the case, you owe us nothing for preparing and litigating your lawsuit. Please get in touch with us to discuss your opportunity to obtain compensation caused by lead paint poisoning in your Sacramento rental home.
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