Morgantown Lead Paint Injury Attorney
Although interior paint containing lead pigment has been outlawed in the United States for more than 50 years, a significant number of older buildings, including schools, day care centers and businesses continue to have it in their rooms and on pipes exposed to the public. Federal and state laws mandate that the property owners or landlords must remove any lead paint remaining in their buildings, yet many have not yet acted in accordance with the law. In addition to current problems the lead paint continues cause for children in contact with lead paint, many older adults suffer the medical consequences of exposure to it from their childhood.
If you suspect that you, your child or a person in your family is suffering the effects oftoxic exposureto lead paint, talk to an attorney at theRobinette Legal Group. Our triallawyershave significant experience representing clients in toxic tort claims and understand the issues involved in investigating liability. Most paint manufacturers voluntarily removed the lead from their products many decades ago, but the courts hold that some amount of liability may still exist on their part. In most cases, the building owner or maintenance contractor can be held liable for ignoring government mandates.
Contactus to discuss your lead paint injury claim. We offer a free consultation, during which we will explain the laws and the possibility of obtaining compensation for your injuries. If your case has merit and our firm is a good match for your needs, we will handle your case on contingency. We cover all costs of investigating and preparing your case for settlement or trial. You will not pay attorneys’ fees unless we help you recover compensation.
Contactus today. We represent clients with toxic chemical claims in communities throughout West Virginia.
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Carbon Monoxide Death
A newly-married couple moved into a rental property late one evening, switched on the thermostat in their new apartment, and was overcome within hours by carbon monoxide from a faulty furnace pipe. One of the parties died, and several others in the same building were taken to the hospital to be treated for extreme toxic exposure. Mr. Robinette was able to obtain for two of the families a substantial settlement that far exceeded their expectations.
Sago Mine Coal Mine Explosion
In 2006, the West Virginia coalfields were devastated by the largest coal mine explosion that had occurred in decades, and our law firm successfully represented the family of one of the deceased coal miners, by obtaining a substantial settlement for our client’s family.
Power Plant Wrongful Death
A young husband and father was performing his duties as ordered, and having been put in harms’ way, was backed over by a truck and crushed. Jeff successfully represented this man’s widow and small child and obtained a substantial settlement which allowed this family to begin to put back together their broken lives.
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- Dog Bite Injuries
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