Friday, July 31, 2015

Attorney Charles Ware's Blog: MARYLAND DIVORCE "A" FACTOR FOR SUCCESS : CHARL...

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MARYLAND DIVORCE "A" FACTOR FOR SUCCESS : CHARLES JEROME WARE, LLC - "Best 10" Attorneys

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Divorce and Family Law attorney Charles Jerome Ware is ranked by his many satisfied clients as well as his legal peers as a "BEST 10 ATTORNEY" for his success and professionalism over a long period of time. For an initial courtesy consultation with him and his colleagues, contact us at (410) 720-6129. We can help you.


In over 35 years of successfully handling divorce and family law matters, I have come to the conclusion that probably the best indicator or factor of a client's success in weathering well the divorce experience is their  attitude. There is no substitute for this factor of "attitude".  The "A" factor.


Divorce can be very traumatic; even for the seemingly more calm and poised individuals. And, in some states such as Maryland, public policy dictates that the procedures and steps necessary to get an absolute divorce are not easy. Marriage is encouraged; divorce not so much.


When a marriage ends, spouses and their children frequently face a tremendous strain of stressful events such as new living arrangements, scheduling changes, different responsibilities, decisions about property and money, and bills.  The more successful survivors of this unfortunate ordeal will be the ones with more poise, and the "A" factor --- the better attitude.


For example, the person who possesses the "A" factor does not expect to "win" the divorce case; their attitude is to successfully "survive" the difficult divorce process. There is very rarely a case where a party can be truly said to win a divorce. Raw emotion rarely aids your chances of success (i.e., getting what you want). Tempestuous decision-making never helps. One should never make important decisions in the divorce process without thinking them through carefully and consulting their attorney. Do not believe everything other people tell you about their divorce. Your divorce situation is unique to you and your circumstances. Every divorce is different and unique. And, keep your eye on the "big picture". Focus on where you go and what you do after the divorce is completed.


Keep a good "A" factor; keep a good attitude.



Attorney Charles Ware's Blog: THE "W" FACTOR IN LEAD POISONING CASE DEFENSE :BAL...

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THE "W" FACTOR IN LEAD POISONING CASE DEFENSE :BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 's CHARLES JEROME WARE, LLC

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Attorney Charles Jerome Ware is a premier lead poisoning defense attorney who is Maryland-based and nationally-respected for his highly successful legal representation of clients who have been sued in lead poisoning cases. For an initial courtesy consultation, contact Attorney Charles Ware at (410) 720-6129. He can help you.


                                       The "W" Factor in defending Lead Poisoning Cases is Water


In Baltimore and throughout much of the East Coast, the main target for the government as well as plaintiffs' attorneys in lead paint poisoning cases is the pre-1978 built residential unit (house or apartment). The pre-1978 built residence is an easy target since more than half of them in the United States are estimated to have contained lead paint when originally constructed.


Frequently overlooked in this effort to find the lead-contributing culprit for the victim's medical problems are the numerous other sources of toxic lead (Pb), such as :  the air we breathe, dust, soil, playgrounds, food and beverages, toys and furniture, ceramics and pottery, cosmetics and jewelry, jobs and hobbies, industrial sites, commercial buildings, home remedies, pipes and plumbing fixtures , other products ... and  DRINKING WATER !


The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that drinking water is the source of about 20% of toxic lead exposure for humans in the United States. Lead leaches out into the water from old (legacy) lead pipes and service lines in  city water systems and from home plumbing. Even after lead pipes were banned, leaded solder was legal for use on drinking water lines until the 1980s, and is still for sale in hardware stores. Faucets and plumbing fittings and fixtures may legally contain up to 8% lead. The greatest risk is to infants using formula mixed with contaminated water.



Thursday, July 30, 2015

Attorney Charles Ware's Blog: (BALL) BALTIMORE AREA LEAD LIABILITY : LEAD PAINT...

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(BALL) BALTIMORE AREA LEAD LIABILITY : LEAD PAINT POISONING DEFENSE (LPPD)

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Charles Jerome Ware, LLC is a premier, Maryland-based, nationally  recognized and respected lead paint poisoning defense law firm. For an initial courtesy consultation, contact premier defense attorney Charles Ware at (410) 720-6129.  We can help you when you are being sued in a lead paint poisoning case.


Lead (Pb) has been mined and used by mankind for over 6,000 years. The history of lead poisoning ("plumbism") is over 2,500 years old. Lead has been used so widely throughout human civilization that it occurs and can be found almost everywhere. Lead is not able to dissolve in water or biodegrade, dissipate, decay, or burn. It is estimated that more than 10 million metric tons of lead residue is in the environment. Lead (Pb) lasts, and lasts, and lasts. And, in sufficient quantities, it is harmful to the human body; particularly in infants and children up to age 6, when ingested or inhaled.


Though frequently associated with lead paint in pre-1978 built residential units in Baltimore, lead actually can be found in multiple sources , including: the air we breathe, dust, soil, drinking water, pipes and other plumbing items, industrial and other job sites, cosmetics, jewelry, toys, furniture, pottery, home remedies, ceramics, cooking utensils, plants, trees, flowers, etc.


Legacy (old) lead has been in the Baltimore area since Colonial times. Baltimore's industries over the years have added to the accumulation with leaded products such as batteries. etc. In 1951, Baltimore banned the use of lead pigment in residential unit interior lead paint pigment. This was the first such restriction on lead-based paint in the United States.  


To be sure, in defense against many lead paint lawsuits in Baltimore, unfortunate "environmental" factors can play a role.


When it comes to pre-1978 constructed apartments and houses in Baltimore, abatement of lead paint hazards is critical. Landlords should be aware that under Maryland law lead paint abatement is " a set of measures designed to eliminate or reduce lead-based paint hazards." Maryland law mandates that anyone who provides lead abatement services on rental properties be certified or accredited by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE).  An accredited contractor must follow procedures covered in Maryland State regulations.   anyone who removes lead paint, or who conducts any other maintenance or home improvement activity which creates a lead hazard by disturbing lead paint must follow the safe practices which are included in those Maryland regulations.


(1) Lead paint maintenance, (2) tenant notice, and (3) landlord record-keeping are key to avoiding lead paint lawsuits in Baltimore.                             



Thursday, July 16, 2015

LEAD NOT DEAD, BUT "OLD" IN BALTIMORE : LEAD(Pb) CASE DEFENSE LAW FIRM

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Charles Jerome Ware, LLC is a premier, Maryland-based, nationally recognized and respected landlord lead paint poisoning defense law firm. When you are sued for lead paint poisoning, contact us at (410) 720-6129.  We can help you.

Excerpted from the new book by premier lead paint poisoning defense attorney and best-selling author Charles Jerome Ware, titled:  Defending Lead Paint Poisoning Cases : "Blurred Plumbism".

Lead (Pb) in Baltimore is not dead, but it is very old. For the most part, lead found in Baltimore is what I call "legacy lead"--- it is old and it probably will not go away in the environment. It has come, and comes, from a number of  sources other just lead paint in pre 1978-built residential housing in some neighborhoods. Other major sources of lead in Baltimore include : dust, drinking water, utility water, soil, playgrounds, trees, plants and flowers, businesses, jobs, hobbies, non-residential buildings,  folk remedies, foreign-made toys and other products such as furniture, cosmetics ,jewelry and pottery, etc.

Since lead (Pb) is not able to dissolve in water, or biodegrade, dissipate, decay, or burn, this makes lead an extremely harmful hazard. An estimated ten(10) million metric tons of lead residue is in the earth's environment. Lead (Pb) lasts, and lasts, and lasts.

Significant production of lead began around 3000 BC. Large lead mines in Spain and Greece are known to have contributed significantly to the worldwide distribution of lead. The Roman Empire is credited with being the first society to widely use lead in their wine, cooking and drinking utensils, plumbing and bath spas, food, etc. This view is supported by the fact that thw word "plumbing" is derived from the Latin word "plumbum", for lead, which also gave rise to the chemical symbol for lead : Pb.

The legacy or history of lead(Pb) in the Baltimore area goes back to Colonial America times.  Use of white lead began here in Colonial times and ultimately peaked in 1922.  In 1951, Baltimore banned the use of lead pigment in interior paint; the first such restriction in the United States. It was finally in 1978 that the Federal government banned the consumer and residential uses of lead paint.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Attorney Charles Ware's Blog: CHIPPING AT BALTIMORE LEAD PAINT CLAIMS : MARYLAND...

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CHIPPING AT BALTIMORE LEAD PAINT CLAIMS : MARYLAND DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

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For an initial courtesy consultation, contact Maryland's premier landlord lead paint defense attorneys at Charles Jerome Ware, LLC, (410) 720-6129.  We can help you when you are being sued in a lead paint poisoning case.

                                          CAUSES OF ACTION
In the Baltimore metropolitan area, lawsuits by residential tenants against landlords are one of the most common types of lead-based paint claims. These claims are brought against not only private landlords but also against owners of public housing. These claims can generally allege negligence, breach of implied warranty of habitability, fraud, and statutory violations.

                                                     DEFENSES
There are a number of defenses available that utilize both medical causation and non-medical causation theories.

A.  From a medical causation standpoint, defenses can include : (1) the injury has not been established, or the injury is so minor that it has caused no impairment, (2) scientific evidence has not conclusively established that lead (Pb) caused the injury exhibited by the child, and (3) there are other known causes of the injuries sustained by the child.

B.  Non-medical causation defenses can include (I) the plaintiff failed to establish the alleged injury was caused by exposure to a lead (Pb)-containing product manufactured  or used by the defendant; and (2) the plaintiff failed to prove that the source of the lead exposure was within the defendant's control.