Our Experienced Attorneys Have Collected Over $100 Million for Children Who Were Lead Poisoned

Levy Konigsberg LLP is working to help fight the devastating effects of lead poisoning on behalf of Washington, D.C. residents. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the medical profession are in agreement that there is no safe blood lead level in children - any exposure above zero can cause permanent, devastating damage.

According to CDC data, in 2014 alone over two hundred District of Columbia children under six years of age had blood lead levels greater than five micrograms per deciliter (μg/dL). These statistics do not account for children over the age of six, children with blood lead levels under 5 μg/dL but greater than the safety threshold of zero, or the three quarters of children under six years of age who were not tested at all for exposure to lead. Considering that the test results represent no more than a narrow subset of affected children, the actual number of lead poisoning victims in 2014 was almost certainly many times greater than reported. Elevated blood lead levels can be traced to myriad sources of exposure - paint, water, soil, and even consumer products. Lead-based house paint and plumbing are common in older homes and have proven to be persistent sources of contamination in Washington D.C.

While lead is toxic to individuals of all ages, the effects of even low levels of exposure are particularly catastrophic in young children, since their bodies absorb lead more rapidly than those of adults and lead can impede cognitive and physical development during critical stages of growth. The injuries caused by childhood lead poisoning are permanent: even treatments that accelerate reductions in blood lead levels nonetheless do not reverse existing damage. For this reason, it is all the more important to prevent exposure in the first place and provide children who have been poisoned with ongoing educational and emotional support.

Levy Konigsberg specializes in advocating on behalf of children injured by lead. We understand the significant harm suffered by victims of lead poisoning and have used our expertise to recover over $100 million for lead poisoned children across the country. To consult with one of our attorneys, please contact us by calling 1-800-475-3364 or filling out the form on this website.