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Redwood City Toxic Mold Lawyer

If you have sustained an illness or property damage to an infestation of toxic mold, you may be able to file a claim for financial compensation. Unfortunately, filing an injury claim to obtain this compensation is not easy. Our Redwood City toxic mold lawyer can determine who is liable for your injuries and help you determine the best way to move forward.

What is Toxic Mold?

There are more than 100,000 species of mold, but not all of them pose a danger to people’s health. In fact, only a few of these species are actually considered toxic. Of all the toxic species, black mold, technically known as Stachybotrys, causes some of the most damage. Black mold causes many different health symptoms, including:

  • Bloody noses
  • Cold and flu-like symptoms
  • Allergies
  • Headaches
  • Asthma
  • Skin rashes and irritation
  • Lung damage
  • Pneumonia
  • Liver disorders
  • Joint pain
  • Chest pain

If you or someone you love has been exhibiting these symptoms and the reason is unknown, it is important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Your home or building where you work should then be tested for toxic mold.

Who is Liable When the Mold is in a Home You Own?

You may think that if toxic mold has developed in your own home, no one is liable. While no one may actually be at fault in this situation, your insurance company may be liable for covering the cost of the damage. If the damage was caused by a covered peril, such as a roof leak or fire, your insurer has an obligation to cover the cost of the repair.

Unfortunately, your insurer may argue that the damage falls under an exclusion, such as damage due to mold that develops over a long period of time. If they argue this in bad faith, you may have to file a lawsuit against your insurance company with the help of a toxic mold attorney in Redwood City. If the argument is not in bad faith, you may have to determine if someone else’s negligence caused the mold, such as a contractor, previous owner, or an engineer.

Liability for Toxic Mold in a Rental Unit

Landlords in Redwood City and throughout California are subject to the legal doctrine of ‘implied warranty of habitability.’ Under this doctrine, landlords must ensure their premises are clean and free of hazards such as bed bugs and toxic mold infestations. When they fail to do this and a dangerous condition such as toxic mold develops, then they have a legal duty to remedy the situation within a reasonable time. It is critical that you provide written notice to your landlord any time you identify a toxic mold infestation in your rental unit.

Call Our Toxic Mold Lawyer in Redwood City Today

If you or someone you love has suffered injuries due to toxic mold, you may be eligible for compensation to cover your medical expenses, lost income, and other losses. At Brod Law Firm, our Redwood City toxic mold attorney has a strong track record of helping injured individuals, and we will put that expertise to work for you, too. Call us now at (800) 427-7020 or contact us online to schedule a consultation and to learn more about your legal options.

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