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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Helpful Lead Resources

The following links may be helpful in helping you protect your family.

A Back to School Warning:  Children's Vinyl Lunch Boxes Can Contain Dangerous Levels of Lead

California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/childlead

National Safety Council, http://www.nsc.org/  (202) 293-2270

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/
(888) 422-8737

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov
(800) 424-LEAD (5323)

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
http://www.hud.gov/
(202) 708-1112

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://www.cpsc.gov/
(800) 638-2772

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
http://www.suttermedicalcenter.org
(916) 454-2222

Cincinnati Children’s HospitalHistory of Lead Advertising

Healthy Children’s Organizing Project (HCOP)
http://www.consumer-action.org
(415) 777-9648

American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org/
(847) 434-4000

Michigan Department of Community Health:  Coping with Your Child’s Diagnosis of Lead Poisoning
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CopingWithYourChildsDiagnosis_86203_7.pdf

National Center for Healthly Housing:  The On-Line Guide to HUD's Lead-Based Paint Regulation.
http://www.centerforhealthyhousing.org/1012/

Information on Lead Poisoning
http://www.lead411.org

Buy Lead Testing Kits (Note, no endorsement is implied) http://blogs.consumerreports.org/safety/2007/10/testing-the-lea.html, http://www.leadcheck.com/LeadCheckSwabHU.shtml, http://www.leadinspector.com/infoonlead.html, http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56946881.tip.html

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