Mesothelioma & Asbestos

The number of people diagnosed with asbestos caused diseases in the U.S. continues to increase. Experts believe 60,000 mesothelioma deaths will occur between 2010 and 2030.

Industrial Accidents

Work related injuries harm up to 14 million people annually, with harms including traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, burns, and electrocutions. Around 20,000 to 60,000 workers die each year from accidents, toxins, and violence at their jobs.

Product Defects

Millions of consumers and workers are injured each year because of defective products. Defects can occur when a product is designed poorly, when a product is manufactured in a manner that differs from the intended design, or when the product does not contain proper warnings or instructions. Defects can occur in automobiles, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, construction equipment, toys, and other goods.

Nursing Home Abuse

Between 1.5 and 2 million elderly reside in nursing home facilities, with studies revealing that 44% have suffered some form of abuse. Many believe the actual number of residents suffering abuse is much higher. Neglect and abuse may result in serious emotional, physical, and financial harm

Our Experience

Paul & Hanley’s legal team has produced some of the most notable verdicts and highest settlements in the United States. Over 500 of our clients have each obtained in excess of 1 million dollars. Over 250 have recovered multi-million dollar recoveries.

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Lead Exposure

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which tracks lead poisoning statistics, there are approximately 433,000 children between the ages of one and five with elevated levels of lead in their blood.

Such large numbers are disappointing considering that industry professionals have known since the early nineteenth century that lead poisoning can cause serious health problems, especially in children.  Because children are developing, lead exposure affects them to a greater extent than it does adults.

Despite the Consumer Products Safety Commission’s 1978 ban against the use of lead-based paints in homes, the National Safety Council estimates that some 38 million homes still contain lead-based paint.  Furthermore, approximately twenty-five percent of all United States homes contain some type of lead hazard.  Children under the age of seven are at the greatest risk of injury from lead poisoning because their brains and central nervous systems are still developing.

If exposed, lead will accumulate in a child’s body ultimately causing irreversible damage that may not appear for many years.  We understand that your family is the most important thing in your life and they deserve to be happy and healthy.  It is a traumatic thing to find out a member of your family has been diagnosed with lead poisoning and we want you to know that our attorneys and lawyers are here to help.

See our discussion of signs and symptoms of diseases like lead poisoning and cancer.

Financial Assistance

If you have questions about financial assistance, see our web page on that topic.

Legal Assistance

We are happy to provide you with a free and confidential legal consultation.  Paul & Hanley, LLP is a California-based firm that is nationally recognized for its outstanding work in toxic torts litigation.  Our attorneys are known for their honesty, integrity, and compassion.  Paul & Hanley has offices located throughout California, including Berkeley, Los Angeles, Westlake Village (Los Angeles county), San Francisco, and San Diego.

Our California malignant mesothelioma cancer attorneys handle cases in courts throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, and across the United States.  Please contact us toll-free at (800) 933-2244 if you believe someone in your family is suffering from lead poisoning or if you would like to learn more about lead poisoning and exposure.

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