Mold Injuries

The idea of toxic mold is a recently discovered hazard. The fact remains that just because it may seem new, it does not make it any less serious. Mold can develop when moisture builds in your home, whether in your basement, attic, or your walls. Moisture can be caused by faulty pipes, a leaking foundation, or flooding. Mold feeds on wallboard or other materials in the building. Warm air expedites the growth of mold. Mold-infested homes and apartments can and will cause people serious medical issues. These health problems have the potential to keep people away from work and make it hard to live a normal, healthy life. If you have noticed an increase in allergy symptoms such as runny noses, watery eyes, and even mild rashes in family members, you should determine whether your home might have mold in the walls or in other areas which are not visible.

Victims who have been severely exposed to high concentrations of mold and have injuries to include lung diseases or respiratory infections, may be available. If a person was subjected to inhaling mold toxins due to their place of work or living status, a civil suit for damages may be filed. If it is found that the party responsible for the mold injuries acted negligently, or outside of the realm of a reasonable standard of care, then the party may be held liable. If held liable, then the victim will potentially be able to recover damages for the cost of all medical expenses and other economic damages. In some cases, other damages, like pain and suffering damages, may also be paid to the victim.  Getting a medical exam is a step in the right direction if you begin to experience symptoms.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with injuries that relate to mold exposure, you should speak with someone who can assist you with articulating you rights and help you with gauging to what magnitude the owner was responsible.  You should speak with an attorney, like a personal injury lawyer Dekalb County GA can turn to, to get a better understanding of what mold is and how it contributed to any inconvenience, either medical or financial, that was brought about due to the effects of mold.  You should speak with an experienced professional who will go to bat for you and help you get what’s coming to you.  Because of the complexity of the law, you should make no attempt to translate it or resolve any matters that warrant training you do not possess.


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