Tainted Car Seats Cause Lead Poisoning in Children

The Centers for Disease Control reported recently that six young children in Maine had elevated levels of lead in their blood after exposure to so-called "take-home lead" from a parent's workplace that found its way into the family car and the children's car seats. The parents of these children included four people who currently or recently worked in painting and paint removal, and one who was a self-employed metals recycler. The findings highlighted the need for early identification of children at risk for take-home lead poisoning due to the occupations of their parents.

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Tom D'Amore is the founder of D'Amore Law Group and a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing injured people and their families across the West Coast, securing more than $325 million in recoveries. He handles cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, construction injuries, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse. Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California, Tom is the only NBTA board-certified truck accident attorney in Oregon. He is a national Board of Governors member, past Executive Committee member, and past Budget and Audit Chair of the American Association for Justice, as well as past President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.