Anyone that feels that they or their loved ones may have been affected by exposure to toxic mold should seek immediate medical attention. Toxic mold can result in a wide range of medical problems, and these include milder symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, watery eyes, skin rash and itching (dermatitis). However, exposure to toxic mold can also cause far more serious problems, such as serious allergies, asthma exacerbation, respiratory problems, and in some cases can also prove fatal. It is vital that anyone that thinks they may have been affected by toxic mold seek medical assistance without delay.
Another important step to take if you feel that you or a loved on has been affected by exposure to toxic mold is to seek legal assistance. As with any other type of toxic substance, exposure to toxic mold is not a matter that is taken lightly by the courts, and in many cases the person responsible for the upkeep of the building where the toxic mold has been found is well aware of the presence. It may be that you have been exposed to toxic mold in your rented apartment, and that you and other tenants have repeatedly informed the landlord of the presence of the mold. On the other hand, it may be that you have been exposed to the mold at your place of work, and nothing has ever been done to check for the presence of such molds or to remove any mold that has been identified. In situations such as these, those exposed to the toxic mold could be eligible to claim a fair amount of compensation for the risks and injuries caused by the exposure, and the negligence of those responsible.
Often toxic mold goes undetected for some time, and this can lead to problems in the health department for anyone exposed to the mold unknowingly. However, in some cases employers, landlords, and other responsible parties are made well aware of the presence of the toxic mold by tenants or employees, yet they fail to take any action and allow the toxic mold problem to get worse and to affect those exposed to it at dangerous levels.
There area a number of legal aspects to consider when it comes to mold contamination. Certain parties have responsibilities and legal obligations when it comes to dealing with mold problems, and in the event that the party has not done this you should seek assistance from an experienced mold lawyer. These obligations include:
As a tenant, if you have suffered from any illness due to mold contamination in your rented apartment, then you can sue the landlord for compensation and damage. The first thing that you need to do is to provide evidence of mold contamination. A report from a home inspector, which confirms the presence of mold in your home, can be sufficient proof of mold contamination. You also need to get the air quality tested to determine if there are elevated and harmful levels of mold spores in your rented premises.
Under the law, it is not the duty of the landlord to provide or pay for such proof, or to get the premises tested for any signs of mold contamination. The burden of providing such proof lies with the tenant. But if there is in fact any mold contamination found, and the landlord has been proved guilty of neglecting his responsibilities, then a tenant can recover any expenses relating to gathering of the proof, as well as any other damages that may arise due to mold contamination.
As a new home buyer, if you have noticed any signs of mold contamination in your new home, and this was not disclosed to you by the seller, then you have legal rights under mold contamination laws. You can sue the seller for non-disclosure and also for any damages and compensation that may arise due to the mold contamination or any illnesses because of it.
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