New York attorneys fight for those suffering with lead poisoning
In 2007, there were 1,970 reported cases of lead poisonings among children six months to six years of age in New York State. This figure represents a significant drop in documented cases since 2006, but the figure speaks to the need for legal advocacy for the many victims who are suffering now. Childhood lead poisoning occurs throughout New York City but is highest in Brooklyn. Even low levels of lead poisoning can cause learning and behavior problems.
