Toxic mold can make you very sick and cause serious damage to your property. If you are exposed to toxic mold because of a negligent landlord who fails to provide safe living conditions or because someone sells you a house without disclosing mold, you can take legal action.
A San Diego toxic mold litigation lawyer at Matthew de Lira APC will help guide you through your claim and will advocate for you during the legal process. Our experienced injury attorneys know the laws inside and out, including real estate disclosure laws and the warranty of habitability that protects renters. We’ll bring our legal experience to your case to help you get compensation.
To find out how our firm can help you, contact us today to schedule your free consultation. You can also read on to learn some of the details of what you can expect during your case.
What happens during a toxic mold claim?
There are several different steps that you’ll need to take to make a toxic mold claim, including the following:
- Providing notice to your landlord. You’ll want to alert your landlord to the mold-related issues ASAP. Document all contacts so you have evidence that they knew of the mold but failed to fix the issue.
- Investigating liability. You will need proof that you have mold in your home, that the landlord or property owner is responsible for your exposure, and that you were harmed because of the mold. Contact experts who can test for the presence and type of mold, and make sure to see the doctor and document your symptoms.
- Filing a legal claim. You have two years to file a claim if you are pursuing compensation for personal injury and three years for property damage claims. However, the discovery rule may allow you to start the clock running from the time you discovered, or should have discovered, the mold exposure rather than from the time the exposure initially occurred.
- Negotiating a settlement. You may be able to negotiate a settlement with the liability insurer representing the defendant. Insurers should cover economic and non-financial losses, including moving expenses, the cost to replace damaged property, medical bills, lost income if you can’t work due to your mold-related illnesses, and pain and suffering.
- Going to court: If you can’t reach a settlement agreement, you’ll have to go to court to pursue your claim.
Taking these steps (and especially filing your claim within the allowable timeframe) is key to being able to recover compensation for your losses.
How can a toxic mold litigation lawyer help you?
Matthew de Lira APC can guide you through the legal process. We can:
- Conduct an investigation
- Help you find experts
- Work with you to document your pain
- Negotiate with the insurer on your behalf
- Estimate the value of your claim
- Advise you on settlement offers
- Litigate for you in court
We have been fighting for the victims of mold-related damages for many years, and we have a deep understanding of California’s laws that govern your case.
Contact Our Mold Attorney at Matthew de Lira APC today
Don’t wait to get the help and support you need after mold causes you harm, as you need to begin building a case from day one.
Our firm of San Diego toxic mold lawyers will fight hard for you, and we don’t charge legal fees unless we win. Give us a call today to get your case started and learn more about the advocacy we offer.