When you are exposed to toxic mold because of a landlord, home seller, or other property owner, you may have a legal claim for damages if the mold makes you sick. You can suffer serious and lasting harm due to mold, and you deserve to be “made whole” when someone else was to blame.
Our San Diego mold attorneys at Matthew De Lira represents mold injury victims, and our legal team can put our decades of legal experience in this area to work on your claim.
Give us a call to learn about the personalized services we offer and to get a free evaluation of your case, or read on to find out how a toxic mold lawyer can help you take legal action.
What are your rights if you were exposed to mold?
If you were exposed to mold, you may be able to pursue a claim against the party responsible for that exposure. You will need to show:
- The defendant had a duty or obligation to you. Landlords have a duty to make sure your premises are habitable and safe, including being free of toxic substances like mold.
- The defendant breached that obligation. If a landlord failed to take action despite knowledge of mold in your home, this is a breach of the implied warranty of habitability and a violation of the landlord’s basic obligations to provide a safe, toxin-free rental property.
- You were harmed due to the breach. You must show that the mold is the cause of your medical issues.
- You have suffered damages that you should be compensated for. Your landlord may have to pay for medical bills related to illnesses developed due to mold exposure. Other potential damages include lost work time, emotional distress, pain and suffering, and property damage if your possessions were ruined due to mold.
You need to enforce those rights, and a toxic mold lawyer can help you do that.
How can a toxic mold lawyer help you recover compensation?
A toxic mold lawyer can offer invaluable help in making a civil claim based on mold exposure. Our San Diego personal injury attorney can assist you by:
- Working with you to gather evidence of mold on your premises
- Helping you to document the fact that the landlord knew, or should have been aware, of the mold
- Gathering proof that the mold made you sick, including expert testimony, test results, inspection reports, and medical records
- Assisting you in proving the extent of your damages using techniques like a pain journal
- Negotiating a settlement with the landlord’s property insurer to avoid court action when possible.
- Preparing a case for civil court and presenting your claim in a trial when no settlement can be reached
These are just some of the many services that our firm can offer to you as you fight for justice when you have been made sick due to mold.
These types of cases can be complex and can hinge on technical details about the presence of mold and its effects. Our team has decades of legal experience building strong claims and standing up to insurers and big commercial real estate companies that want to pay you as little as possible for your losses they caused.
Contact a San Diego Toxic Mold Lawyer today
Don’t wait to take action when you have been exposed to mold, as you need to begin building your claim right away.
Contact Matthew De Lira to work with a toxic mold lawyer who has a proven history of successful cases and who will offer the compassionate advocacy that you deserve.