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Recent Settlements
Robin Curtiss Settles Injured Worker’s Case for $900,000.00
- Several weeks ago, Robin Curtiss obtained a $900,000.00 settlement on behalf of an injured working man. Attorney Curtiss obtained an additional $500,000.00 of value for his client by convincing the workers compensation insurance company which had paid the client’s medical bills to forgive its claim for reimbursement. Van Dorn & Curtiss looks forward to helping other working people who are seriously injured through the negligence of another.
Robin Curtiss Settles Lead Poisoned Child’s Case for $650,000.00
- Recently, Robin C. Curtiss, Esq. obtained a $650,000.00 settlement on behalf of a lead poisoned child. The child experienced various learning disabilities as a result of the lead exposure. Van Dorn & Curtiss is proud of the result they achieved for this injured child and look forward to representing other victims of lead exposure.
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Preventing Lead Poisoning in Children
Among other things, New England is known for its stunning scenery and beautiful old buildings. However, living in an older home may increase your family's chance of being exposed to lead. Though lead poisoning is scary and all too common in young children, there are ways to prevent lead poisoning.
Some of the top tips for lead poisoning prevention in children include:
- Get your child tested for lead. A blood test is the only reliable way to detect lead levels in your child. Getting a child tested can prevent further lead poisoning.
- Keep on top of lead and other recalls by signing up for the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) e-mail alerts. Click here to enter your e-mail address and get instant product recall updates.
- Another site that can help keep you informed is run by the Centers for Disease Control. Their lead recalls page is updated often and lists every product that has been recalled due to high lead levels. Click here to visit the site.
- Avoid toys that have metallic finishes, are purchased from vending machines or have small parts that may be swallowed. Swallowing a lead tainted toy or piece of jewelry often leads to lead poisoning.
- If you live in a home that was built before 1972 be sure to check for peeling or chipping paint. Paint manufactured before 1972 contained high levels of lead. Children may eat the paint as it is sweet to the taste.
- If you have painted furniture or children's toys ensure that the paint is not peeling or chipping.
- Test for lead before doing any remodeling, in particular before you sand or make repairs to walls or ceilings.
- Ensure that your entire family washes their hands often. Frequent hand washing can help prevent your child from ingesting or absorbing lead.
- Dust and clean floors at least once a week. Dust tainted by lead may float through the air. As it settles a child may come in contact with the lead. Dusting with a wet rag and keeping floors clean and dust free can help lower this risk.
The following Northeastern states have very helpful websites that deal with preventing lead poisoning in children. Click on the state to go directly to their lead prevention web site:
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