Black mold is also known as Stachybotrys chartarum. It’s a dangerous type of mold that thrives in water-damaged buildings, apartments with flooding or leaks, areas with poor air circulation, and poorly maintained office buildings, schools, and workplaces.
If you or someone you love is exposed to black mold, it is possible that you may be able to pursue a legal claim to recover compensation. These types of cases can be complicated, though, so finding the right San Diego mold lawyer to guide you through the process is essential.
Matthew De Lira is here to help. Our legal team has dedicated our time and attention to mold claims, successfully representing many victims made sick by mold in their rental properties, homes, or office spaces. We know the laws that can hold others accountable for causing mold exposure, and we are prepared and ready to fight for you to get the compensation you need.
Symptoms and health risks of black mold exposure
According to the Cleveland Clinic, some of the symptoms of exposure to black mold can include:
- Sneezing
- Eye irritation
- Coughing
- Congestion
While black mold allergies cannot be cured, doctors can diagnose this condition and provide treatment for symptoms.
Unfortunately, the Cleveland Clinic also explained that some symptoms and consequences can be much more serious. In particular, your asthma symptoms could get worse, and, in rare cases, black mold can cause a serious and even fatal illness.
What causes black mold and how does it spread?
Black mold is found naturally in the environment, with microscopic spores floating everywhere. The spores can come into your home through doors, vents, and open windows or by attaching themselves to your clothes or pets when you go outside.
When they come into your home, they can reproduce, grow, and spread if there are proper conditions, including moisture, oxygen, a food source with cellulose such as paper or drywall, and a temperature between 40 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Unfortunately, if your home or indoor space has a moisture problem, this can create fertile ground for black mold to grow and make you sick.
How can a black mold exposure lawyer in San Diego help you?
In some cases, your exposure to black mold occurs as a result of the negligence of someone else. This could happen if:
- You report black mold or water damage in your apartment to your landlord, and your landlord doesn’t take steps to remediate it.
- You are sold a house by a seller who knew, or should have known, that there was black mold or a water issue in the property, and they did not provide this information in the required disclosures
In these and other situations, those who were responsible for exposing you to black mold can also be held liable for any illness you develop and for damage to your property resulting from the exposure.
Taking legal action to hold them accountable can be complicated, though, so you need an attorney with experience in these types of cases who can help you identify defendants, gather evidence, prove the extent of your loss, negotiate with insurance companies, and go to court on your behalf when needed.
Matthew De Lira is here and ready to fight for you, and our legal team has a long history of handling black mold cases, so we understand the complexities of these claims. We’ve helped clients recover millions, and we’ll work hard to help you get fair compensation.
Contact a black mold exposure lawyer today
Don’t hesitate to get the legal help you need. Contact Matthew De Lira today to schedule a free consultation with a black mold exposure lawyer who you can trust.