Toxic mold can cause serious illnesses that affect your quality of life.
Unfortunately, in some cases, you may be exposed to toxic mold because of the negligence or wrongdoing of others. This could include landlords who fail to make fixes to water damage or to remediate mold issues, as well as homeowners who sell a house with mold issues without disclosing them.
If you or someone you love has been damaged by mold, you need to reach out to a North County toxic mold lawyer. Matthew de Lira has focused on fighting for clients whose lives have been affected by toxic mold in their environment, and is uniquely qualified to help fight for you in these difficult situations.
To find out how Matthew de Lira can help you get full and fair compensation for your losses, give our proven personal injury attorney in San Diego, CA a call today.
Meet Our Toxic Mold Lawyer Matthew de Lira
Matthew De Lira is a skilled San Diego mold attorney with extensive experience in toxic mold and environmental injury cases. A Super Lawyers Rising Star and lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Matt has achieved multimillion-dollar verdicts, including a $24.9 million judgment. His background defending insurance companies gives him an edge in holding landlords and property owners accountable for mold-related harm.
Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Matt combines sharp legal insight with compassion for those harmed by negligence. His background as former insurance defense counsel gives him a unique advantage in holding landlords, property owners, and negligent parties accountable for mold-related injuries.
What Does Toxic Mold Do to Your Health?
Toxic mold can do incredible damage to your health. As the Environmental Protection Agency warns, it’s a known hazard that’s been linked to
- An inflammatory lung condition called hypersensitivity pneumonitis that can become chronic and cause permanent lung damage
- Toxic mold syndrome that causes a variety of serious symptoms, including physical and neurological symptoms
- Headaches and migraines
- Memory problems
- Difficulty concentrating
- Cognitive impairments
- Mood changes
- Allergic reactions
- Autoimmune issues
- Digestive issues
- Respiratory problems
- Fatigue
- Bleeding in the lungs, called pulmonary hemosiderosis, which can be fatal in infants
Many of these symptoms require expensive medical care, including treatment from an infectious disease specialist. They can cause anxiety, especially if you know the mold is making you sick and you can’t escape your living environment or get help from a landlord. They can also interfere with your ability to work and earn a living.
You can suffer very real financial and physical losses due to the mold exposure, especially when you are exposed to certain types of highly dangerous mold, including Stachybotrys (black mold), Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Trichoderma.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Toxic Mold Issues?
You can take legal action against individuals or companies that were responsible for causing you to suffer prolonged exposure to mold. Typically, this includes:
- Landlords who rent you a residential property that has water intrusion and mold, and who fail to correct the problem when alerted to the issue.
- Property owners who sell you a property without disclosing water damage and/or mold, despite the fact that they are aware, or should be aware, of these serious issues that threaten your health
You will need to be able to show that the defendant put you at risk and that you were harmed as a result. For example, it can be helpful to have evidence like a history of texts, emails, and phone calls with your landlord showing that the landlord knew of the problem but did nothing.
It’s also helpful to have a report from a mold inspector identifying the presence of specific types of mold. And, since you need to show damages, having documented evidence of medical issues, ideally from an infectious disease specialist, can be important when you are pursuing a claim related to mold.
How to Find the Right North County Toxic Mold Lawyer
Toxic mold claims usually result in the most compensation when you can show that you suffered ongoing injuries over time. Finding the right lawyer to help you show you experienced ongoing injuries is critical to maximizing the compensation you collect.
There are certain things that you’ll need to look for as you select your lawyer to make sure you have the right legal advocate.
- You need a mold litigation attorney in North County who is familiar with how to build a strong claim, including the types of crucial evidence that is required such as a report from an infectious disease specialist and from a mold inspector.
- You need an attorney who understands the California laws that apply to your case, such as landlord/tenant rules providing for statutory attorneys’ fees
- You need an attorney who has a history of successfully negotiating out-of-court settlements with insurers representing landlords and property owners who were responsible for exposing you to mold.
Toxic mold attorney Matthew de Lira has helped many clients who were made sick by mold in their homes, condos, or apartments. Our legal team is uniquely qualified to represent people affected by this specific issue because we have years of experience fighting for those damaged by mold. We have recovered substantial compensation, and we can put our experience to work for you.
We’re also here to offer you help understanding your rights, to keep you updated on the progress of your case, and to make sure you don’t settle a mold related claim for less than you deserve after your health was harmed by the wrongdoing of others.
Compensation for Losses Related to Toxic Mold
If you were made sick by exposure to toxic mold, our legal team can help you fight for compensation. You should be entitled to payment for:
- Medical bills including for visiting specialists
- Lost wages if you missed work or have ongoing cognitive impairments or other medical issues affecting your work abilities
- Pain and suffering for mold-related illnesses and injuries
- Emotional distress caused by the exposure, or your stress over living in an unsafe environment that was making you sick
- Property damage if your clothing, furniture, or other personal items have been contaminated by the mold in your home, condo, or apartment
The more documentation you have to prove these losses, the greater your chances of getting compensation for the harm done to you. In many cases, we have recovered substantial settlements because of the extensive damage that mold can do to your health, although the specifics of your individual claim will determine how much compensation is available to you.
Contact a North County Toxic Mold Lawyer Today for Help
Matthew de Lira represents clients throughout northern San Diego and surrounding areas who have been harmed as a result of mold. If you need a North County toxic mold lawyer with unparalleled experience and a commitment to fighting for the rights of injured clients, give us a call at (858) 703-7048 or contact us online today to learn more about how we can fight for your rights.