Thursday, October 1, 2015
The Lawyer's Mailbox: WINNING LEAD PAINT DEFENSES : BALTIMORE LANDLORD D...
The Lawyer's Mailbox: WINNING LEAD PAINT DEFENSES : BALTIMORE LANDLORD D...: www.charlesjeromeware.com "Here to make a Difference." The premier national law firm of Charles Jerome Ware, LLC...
WINNING LEAD PAINT DEFENSES : BALTIMORE LANDLORD DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
www.charlesjeromeware.com "Here to make a Difference."
The premier national law firm of Charles Jerome Ware, LLC is Maryland-based and recognized by its many satisfied landlord clients as well as its legal peers as one of the top lead paint and lead poisoning defense law firms in the United States. For an initial courtesy consultation, contact the firm at (410) 720-6129.
Lead poisoning is considered by many healthcare officials and heath agencies as one of the more prominent public health problems in the United States, particularly in children under age 6 years. Ingestion or inhalation of toxic amounts of lead (Pb) can cause serious physical harm, and even death, to humans. Lead (Pb) is referred to by many as the "ubiquitous contaminant" or the "silent killer." Further, it lasts, and lasts, and lasts --- for an extremely long time in our environment.
Lead is a heavy (Atomic number 82), malleable, sweet-tasting substance that does not dissolve in water, nor dissipate, nor decay, nor burn. It has been in use for numerous utilitarian purposes by humans for over 6,000 years. It is estimated by some scientific researchers that there exists more than 10 million metric tons of lead residue today in the earth's environment.
Although landlords who rent apartments and houses that were built before 1978 in major urban areas such as Baltimore, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., etc., bear the brunt of lead poisoning claims and lawsuits [ because of the high use of lead paint in these residential buildings that were built pre-1978], there are also numerous other sources of toxic lead that cause harm to humans: including, inter alia, the air we breathe, drinking water, dust, soil, playgrounds, sandlots, toys, furniture, food and drinks, jobs and job sites, industrial sites, hobbies, cosmetics, jewelry, home remedies, folk remedies, batteries, car repair shops, pipes and other plumbing items, etc., other products and sources. In other words, lead paint is not the only source of toxic lead in humans.
I have for many years routinely pointed out to my residential landlord clients my three keys for avoiding and winning lead paint poisoning claims and lawsuits : (1) proper MAINTENANCE of the property; (2) adequate NOTICE to the tenants; and (3) accurate DOCUMENTATION/RECORD-KEEPING on both the property as well as the tenants.
The premier national law firm of Charles Jerome Ware, LLC is Maryland-based and recognized by its many satisfied landlord clients as well as its legal peers as one of the top lead paint and lead poisoning defense law firms in the United States. For an initial courtesy consultation, contact the firm at (410) 720-6129.
Lead poisoning is considered by many healthcare officials and heath agencies as one of the more prominent public health problems in the United States, particularly in children under age 6 years. Ingestion or inhalation of toxic amounts of lead (Pb) can cause serious physical harm, and even death, to humans. Lead (Pb) is referred to by many as the "ubiquitous contaminant" or the "silent killer." Further, it lasts, and lasts, and lasts --- for an extremely long time in our environment.
Lead is a heavy (Atomic number 82), malleable, sweet-tasting substance that does not dissolve in water, nor dissipate, nor decay, nor burn. It has been in use for numerous utilitarian purposes by humans for over 6,000 years. It is estimated by some scientific researchers that there exists more than 10 million metric tons of lead residue today in the earth's environment.
Although landlords who rent apartments and houses that were built before 1978 in major urban areas such as Baltimore, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., etc., bear the brunt of lead poisoning claims and lawsuits [ because of the high use of lead paint in these residential buildings that were built pre-1978], there are also numerous other sources of toxic lead that cause harm to humans: including, inter alia, the air we breathe, drinking water, dust, soil, playgrounds, sandlots, toys, furniture, food and drinks, jobs and job sites, industrial sites, hobbies, cosmetics, jewelry, home remedies, folk remedies, batteries, car repair shops, pipes and other plumbing items, etc., other products and sources. In other words, lead paint is not the only source of toxic lead in humans.
I have for many years routinely pointed out to my residential landlord clients my three keys for avoiding and winning lead paint poisoning claims and lawsuits : (1) proper MAINTENANCE of the property; (2) adequate NOTICE to the tenants; and (3) accurate DOCUMENTATION/RECORD-KEEPING on both the property as well as the tenants.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
The Lawyer's Mailbox: LEAD PAINT LEGAL DEFENSE FOR BEGINNERS - D.C., BAL...
The Lawyer's Mailbox: LEAD PAINT LEGAL DEFENSE FOR BEGINNERS - D.C., BAL...: www.charlesjeromeware.com " Here to make a Difference." The premier national law firm of Charles Jerome ...
LEAD PAINT LEGAL DEFENSE FOR BEGINNERS - D.C., BALTIMORE & MARYLAND
www.charlesjeromeware.com " Here to make a Difference."
The premier national law firm of Charles Jerome Ware, LLC is Maryland and D.C.-based and ranked by its many satisfied landlord clients as well as its legal peers as one of the top lead paint and lead poisoning defense law firms in the United States. For an initial courtesy consultation, contact premier defense attorney Charles Ware at (410) 720-6129.
In certain residential neighborhoods in D.C, Baltimore and throughout Maryland, among others, lead poisoning is correctly considered a public health crisis. However, even though there are numerous sources of toxic lead (Pb) that can be inhaled or ingested in these areas by humans, the primary targets for claims and litigation continue to be landowners and landlords of pre-1978 built residences (including apartments and houses) The reason for this is that these older residences were generally the prolific recipients of lead-based paint for both inside and outside surfaces. Until banned completely in Baltimore in 1966 in residences, and banned by the Federal government for use in all residences and many consumer products in 1978, lead paint was extremely popular and accepted for its durability and washability.
Lead paint when "uninterrupted" (not chipped, cracked, dust,etc.) is not considered harmful to the human body. It is when lead paint is "interrupted" (cracked, chipped, in dust form, etc.) and inhaled or ingested by humans that it can be harmful to the body. This is particularly true for children under the age of 6.
I always advise my landlord clients that three keys are important in avoiding and surviving lead lawsuits : (1) Good MAINTENANCE of the property by lead-certified or accredited workers; (2) Proper NOTICE to tenants living in the property; and (3) good DOCUMENTATION/RECORD-KEEPING on the tenants as well as the property.
As I stated above, there are numerous sources of toxic lead in these areas besides just lead paint; such as : (1) the air we breathe and the dust in it; (2) the water we drink, bathe, cook with, and wash our clothes in; (3) soil, playgrounds, grass, plants, trees, vegetables, etc.; (4) many foreign-made consumer products such as toys, candies, furniture jewelry,cosmetics, home and folk remedies; (5)jobs and job sites; (6) industrial sites; (7) commercial buildings; (8) automobile repair shops and battery disposal areas; (9) pipes and other plumbing items; and (10) many other products and sources.
The premier national law firm of Charles Jerome Ware, LLC is Maryland and D.C.-based and ranked by its many satisfied landlord clients as well as its legal peers as one of the top lead paint and lead poisoning defense law firms in the United States. For an initial courtesy consultation, contact premier defense attorney Charles Ware at (410) 720-6129.
In certain residential neighborhoods in D.C, Baltimore and throughout Maryland, among others, lead poisoning is correctly considered a public health crisis. However, even though there are numerous sources of toxic lead (Pb) that can be inhaled or ingested in these areas by humans, the primary targets for claims and litigation continue to be landowners and landlords of pre-1978 built residences (including apartments and houses) The reason for this is that these older residences were generally the prolific recipients of lead-based paint for both inside and outside surfaces. Until banned completely in Baltimore in 1966 in residences, and banned by the Federal government for use in all residences and many consumer products in 1978, lead paint was extremely popular and accepted for its durability and washability.
Lead paint when "uninterrupted" (not chipped, cracked, dust,etc.) is not considered harmful to the human body. It is when lead paint is "interrupted" (cracked, chipped, in dust form, etc.) and inhaled or ingested by humans that it can be harmful to the body. This is particularly true for children under the age of 6.
I always advise my landlord clients that three keys are important in avoiding and surviving lead lawsuits : (1) Good MAINTENANCE of the property by lead-certified or accredited workers; (2) Proper NOTICE to tenants living in the property; and (3) good DOCUMENTATION/RECORD-KEEPING on the tenants as well as the property.
As I stated above, there are numerous sources of toxic lead in these areas besides just lead paint; such as : (1) the air we breathe and the dust in it; (2) the water we drink, bathe, cook with, and wash our clothes in; (3) soil, playgrounds, grass, plants, trees, vegetables, etc.; (4) many foreign-made consumer products such as toys, candies, furniture jewelry,cosmetics, home and folk remedies; (5)jobs and job sites; (6) industrial sites; (7) commercial buildings; (8) automobile repair shops and battery disposal areas; (9) pipes and other plumbing items; and (10) many other products and sources.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
The Lawyer's Mailbox: ("MMM") MARYLAND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE BASICS - 101 ...
The Lawyer's Mailbox: ("MMM") MARYLAND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE BASICS - 101 ...: www.charlesjeromeware.com " Here to make a Difference." For an initial courtesy consultation, contact the Ma...
("MMM") MARYLAND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE BASICS - 101 : A PRIMER
www.charlesjeromeware.com " Here to make a Difference."
For an initial courtesy consultation, contact the Maryland-based, nationally-respected law firm of Charles Jerome Ware, LLC at (410) 720-6129. We can help you .
There are several types of injuries that could give rise to a medical malpractice claim in Maryland, including: improper use of anesthesia, birth injury, unnecessary amputation, misdiagnosis, other medical mistreatment, etc.
As with every other state, medical malpractice laws in Maryland are established on the state level.
In other words, it is Maryland medical malpractice law that which defines what the courts consider medical malpractice law to be in Maryland.
In Maryland, to prevail in a med. mal. case, the plaintiff must prove that the healthcare professional who treated you breached, or violated, the established standard of care. A standard of care is the generally accepted procedures and practices used by medical professionals within the same geographic area when treating patients with a particular disease , illness, or disorder. The standard of care will vary depending on a number of factors, including the patient's age and medical condition, etc.
In addition to showing the healthcare professional breached the standard of care, the plaintiff must also prove the breach is what caused the injuries. A breach of standard of care can happen at a number of different points during treatment, including among many others:
* Misdiagnosing or failing to diagnose a problem;
* Failing to administer treatment properly;
* Prescribing the wrong medication for an illness; and
* failing to inform a patient about the risks of treatment.
It is important to note that in Maryland a medical malpractice claim must be filed within 5 years from the date that the healthcare professional allegedly committed the malpractice and caused the injury, or within 3 years from when the injury was discovered, whichever happens sooner.
[The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to be legal advice.]
For an initial courtesy consultation, contact the Maryland-based, nationally-respected law firm of Charles Jerome Ware, LLC at (410) 720-6129. We can help you .
There are several types of injuries that could give rise to a medical malpractice claim in Maryland, including: improper use of anesthesia, birth injury, unnecessary amputation, misdiagnosis, other medical mistreatment, etc.
As with every other state, medical malpractice laws in Maryland are established on the state level.
In other words, it is Maryland medical malpractice law that which defines what the courts consider medical malpractice law to be in Maryland.
In Maryland, to prevail in a med. mal. case, the plaintiff must prove that the healthcare professional who treated you breached, or violated, the established standard of care. A standard of care is the generally accepted procedures and practices used by medical professionals within the same geographic area when treating patients with a particular disease , illness, or disorder. The standard of care will vary depending on a number of factors, including the patient's age and medical condition, etc.
In addition to showing the healthcare professional breached the standard of care, the plaintiff must also prove the breach is what caused the injuries. A breach of standard of care can happen at a number of different points during treatment, including among many others:
* Misdiagnosing or failing to diagnose a problem;
* Failing to administer treatment properly;
* Prescribing the wrong medication for an illness; and
* failing to inform a patient about the risks of treatment.
It is important to note that in Maryland a medical malpractice claim must be filed within 5 years from the date that the healthcare professional allegedly committed the malpractice and caused the injury, or within 3 years from when the injury was discovered, whichever happens sooner.
[The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to be legal advice.]
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
The Lawyer's Mailbox: LANDLORD LEAD PAINT DEFENSE : A BALTIMORE LEAD (Pb...
The Lawyer's Mailbox: LANDLORD LEAD PAINT DEFENSE : A BALTIMORE LEAD (Pb...: www.charlesjeromeware.com " Here to make a Difference." Premier defense attorney Charles Jerome Ware is Marylan...
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