1) Negligence: The presence of a coat of lead paint does not provide sufficient grounds for a valid lawsuit. In order to establish liability and validity, the victim’s claim must show that the building owner or landlord failed to comply with New York State legislation when it comes to the use of lead paint. According to New York Law, landlords who own buildings containing 3 or more units are legally required to take certain measures to ensure the safety of their tenants. One of these measures includes repainting all occupied buildings every 3 years, in addition to inspecting all buildings built prior to 1960 for the usage of lead paint. In the case that a landlord fails to fulfill these responsibilities, he or she may be held liable in the event that the lead paint causes a resident to sustain an injury or fall ill. 2) Causation: In addition to establishing the landlord’s negligence, it must also be demonstrated that the lead paint was the direct and immediate cause of the victim’s ailment. 3) Sustenance Of Injury: Lastly, in order to have a valid lawsuit, your NYC lead poisoning attorney must be able to demonstrate that the injury resulted in the victim suffering either economic or non-economic damages. Economic damages pertain to any financial loss resulting from the injury. Alternatively, non-economic damages refer to any pain and suffering or emotional trauma caused by the injury.