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Frequently Asked Questions about Toxic Mold
Q: Are there serious health effects from exposure to toxic mold?
A: Medical experts do not fully agree on the possible health effects of mold exposure. Most people will experience discomfort such as minor allergic reactions including: watering eyes, difficulty breathing and sinus congestion. A minority of people may experience severe health problems, such as a worsening of asthma, bleeding in the lungs and memory loss.
Q: Who is most susceptible to illness from mold exposure?
A: It is generally thought that persons who are most susceptible are those with immune suppression diseases, lung disease or illness, and serious allergies, and elderly persons and young children.
The timely, cost-effective resolution of toxic mold issues calls for an attorney who is experienced in handling toxic tort matters and dedicated to providing personal service. Contact our firm today to schedule a consultation and case evaluation with one of our attorneys.
Toxic Mold - An Overview
Toxic mold litigation has increased steadily over the past decade with over 10,000 cases filed in the US. Toxic mold can cause severe health problems, particularly for those with compromised immune systems, lung infections and diseases, asthma, allergies, and the elderly and infants. Some of these problems include infections, rashes, allergic reactions, and in rare cases, death.
If you believe you or a family member has been exposed to toxic mold in your home, at work, at school or elsewhere, contact Herrig & Vogt LLP in Sacramento, California to speak with an attorney experienced in litigating toxic mold cases.
Protecting Your Home from Toxic Mold
Mold can live indoors or outdoors. Outdoors, mold serves an important purpose in breaking down organic matter. Indoors, mold can lead to illness and property damage. Mold spores are invisible to the naked eye, and most mold will grow where you can't see it - behind walls, in ceilings, under flooring. Even so, there are measures you can take to protect yourself from unfettered mold growth and the possible health consequences from exposure to it.
Potential Defendants in a Toxic Mold Case
There are a number of potential defendants in a toxic mold case, including insurance companies, contractors, landlords and home sellers, to name just a few.
Experts and Toxic Mold Cases
In order to win a toxic mold case for personal injury, the plaintiff must be able to prove that exposure to the toxic mold caused the injuries he or she has suffered. Given the lack of scientific evidence directly linking mold exposure to ill health effects in humans, plaintiffs must rely on expert testimony to show causation. Defendants also will use expert witnesses to discredit the plaintiff's witnesses, leading to a "battle of the experts."
Insurance Policies and Mold Disclaimers
The majority of insurance policies contain some form of a mold exclusion clause to protect insurers from paying claims for mold damage in certain cases. With the rise in toxic mold litigation, insurance companies have been trying to extend the reach of these exclusion clauses to further protect the insurers' interests.
Toxic Mold Resource Links
Questions and Answers about Toxic Mold
Series of questions and answers regarding toxic molds, especially Stachybotrys chartarum. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
A guide from the United States Environmental Protection Agency that discusses mold basics, cleanup and protection.
Mold
Gateway resource provided by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences on mold, research initiatives, consumer information, prevention and other topics.
Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
A guide from the United States Environmental Protection Agency that discusses mold issues as they relate to schools and commercial buildings.
Protect Yourself from Mold
Information regarding protection from mold, especially following a natural disaster when a high volume of water has entered a building. It discusses how to detect mold and how to clean it up. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
