Lead contamination and lead poisoning continue to be major health and safety issues impacting children and families throughout Baltimore and the state of Maryland. Recently, an elementary school in Landover Read More
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Millions of Children in the United States are Exposed to Lead
Lead paint poisoning has been an epidemic in Baltimore. According to the CDC, 4 million homes in the U.S. have children who are being exposed to lead. No safe level Read More
Children Exposed To Lead Are More Likely To Commit Violent Crimes
Lead poisoning has been known for decades to cause brain damage and new research shows that lead poisoning is linked to violent crime. Lead is a toxin that damages the Read More
Residents of Flint, MI Claim “Environmental Racism” Factored into Water Contamination Crisis
Many residents of Flint, Michigan believe that state and city officials should have responded faster to address the widespread lead contamination of the city’s water supply. Many residents and advocacy Read More
Lead Paint Poisoning Still Effecting Our Most Vulnerable Communities
At The Yost Legal Group, Baltimore Injury and Medical Malpractice law firm, we have represented hundreds of clients dealing with the lingering effects of lead paint poisoning in their children Read More