Baltimore Lead Defense Attorney Perspective: The Defense Speaks

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There is little doubt in my mind that Baltimore, similar to many other older urban and rural cities in the United States, have an unfortunate lead paint problem which originates primarily from having an abundance of older housing units.  In my view, lead paint poisoning in Baltimore is a public health crisis.  However, this certainly does not mean that every owner or landlord of a pre-1978 house in Baltimore is a villain.  The vast majority of parties involved in Baltimore's lead paint problem are victims.




No rational human being could want anyone to suffer from the effects of lead poisoning, which over time can cause damage to the central nervous system, brain, liver and gastrointestinal tract.




However, it should be noted that human beings can be exposed to lead from numerous sources besides lead paint, such as automobiles, industrial emission surfaces and ground water, and some forms of solder (i.e., metal or metallic alloy).