Black mold, or Stachybotrys chartarum, grows in warm, moist areas and can spread rapidly. Unfortunately, black mold can make some people very sick. As the Cleveland Clinic explains, when black mold spores enter the air, they can lead to a serious fungal infection called mycosis. Black mold can also cause a variety of other health issues as well.
Black mold exposure is especially dangerous for people with weakened immune systems or an allergy to the mold spores, but it can affect breathing for many people and can make conditions like asthma worse.
If it damages your health, and someone else is to blame for your exposure, you need to understand your legal rights. Matthew De Lira is here to help. Our North County black mold exposure lawyers fight for clients who have been harmed by black mold, and we help you get the compensation you deserve.
Give our San Diego mold attorneys a call today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about the services we offer.
How dangerous is black mold?
Black mold can cause:
- Serious allergic reactions
- Respiratory problems
- Mycosis
- Neurological problems, including memory loss and brain fog
- Chronic fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Pulmonary infections
As the Cleveland Clinic explains, if you are allergic to black mold, then after your first exposure, your mast cells will become sensitive to mold spores, and your body is likely to react quickly when you encounter black mold again in the future.
Who is responsible if you are exposed to black mold?
If you experience prolonged exposure to black mold and resulting health damage as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to hold that individual or company liable for the losses you endured because of it. Parties who could potentially be responsible include:
- Landlords: Landlords who refuse to stop water intrusion or to remediate mold can potentially be held liable for any injuries that result, provided that tenants report the mold and go through the proper channels to request repairs. Implied warranties of habitability and other landlord-tenant laws give residents the right to a safe, mold-free home.
- Property sellers: If a homeowner knows of water damage and mold at their property and sells the property without disclosing the damage to the buyer, this could result in the home seller potentially being held liable for the damages that result to the buyer’s health.
It will be up to you to prove that black mold is present and is the direct cause of the health issues that you are experiencing. You will also need to be able to show the extent of your losses. There are investigators and experts who can detect the presence of different types of mold and who can help you make your case.
Matthew De Lira’s legal team is also here to help you prove that a landlord or property owner failed in their obligations to you.
We can assist you in showing both the cause and the extent of your damages, including property damage if the mold affected your possessions. And we’ll fight for you to get full and fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress if the mold makes you sick.
Our goal is to help you get the money that you deserve so you can move forward.
Contact a North County Black Mold Exposure Lawyer
At Matthew De Lira APC, our North County black mold exposure lawyers are here and ready to fight for your rights when you are harmed by mold exposure. To find out more about what our personal injury law firm can offer, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.