Mold exposure can make you very sick. It can cause cognitive impairments, chronic fatigue, loss of appetite, asthma, rashes, and a very long list of other serious ailments. In some cases, you are not able to recover fully from the damage that mold does to you, even after the mold is removed from your home.
When your mold exposure occurs due to the negligence of others and harms your health, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. Matthew De Lira can help you if you have a damage claim.
Our legal team has extensive experience representing victims exposed to mold by landlords and other property owners, and we can put our knowledge to work on your claim.
If you’re ready to pursue a claim to get the justice you deserve, give our experienced mold lawyers in San Diego, CA a call or contact us online today.
How to prove you have been exposed to mold
Proving you have been exposed to mold can be a two-part process. You’ll want to show both that there is mold in your environment and that mold is affecting your body.
You can show there is mold in your environment by hiring an inspector to conduct tests. A mold inspector can take air and surface samples to identify the presence of mold, as well as to determine the types of mold and mold levels.
You can show there is mold in your body through testing, such as:
- Blood tests that measure antibodies, like Immunoglobulin E, that develop as a result of mold exposure.
- Urine testing to detect mycotoxin metabolites, which are byproducts of exposure to toxic mold
- Sinus or lung cultures to determine if you have a fungal infection due to mold exposure
Your health insurance may cover the costs of some of these tests. However, it is important to document the details, make sure you keep careful medical records, and keep tabs on all of the medical bills that you have paid.
Documenting the medical evidence of mold exposure, as well as gathering reports, photos, and other evidence showing mold in your home, can be invaluable if you decide you want to pursue a claim for compensation when a landlord or other negligent property owner caused your mold exposure and resulting illnesses.
How a California toxic mold exposure lawyer can help you
If you have been hurt by toxic mold exposure because a landlord failed to remediate mold appropriately or because a home seller sold you a property without disclosing water and mold issues, then you may have a right to recover compensation for economic and non-financial loss directly linked to the mold.
Attorney Matthew De Lira will offer invaluable help in making your claim. Our team can:
- Assist you in gathering evidence of the mold exposure, including medical records and investigative reports
- Help you to identify potential defendants, like your landlord, if your landlord failed to act appropriately to provide you with a safe and habitable home
- Negotiate an out-of-court settlement with the property insurer who is liable for your losses or fight for damages in court on your behalf.
Our San Diego personal injury team knows how to make a compelling claim to maximize your chances of a favorable verdict, and we are ready to fight for you. Give us a call today so we can start the process of helping you to prove mold exposure so you can get justice.