If you have been exposed to toxic mold in your home or in the workplace, you may be considering a legal claim against those responsible for your injuries. A number of different claims are possible in cases of toxic mold exposure --your specific claim will depend upon (among other factors) the circumstances of your exposure and the facts surrounding your injury. This article will give you some basic information about potential personal injury and property damage claims that may arise as a result of toxic mold exposure.

Toxic Mold Injuries: Who is Responsible

If you suffer harm as a result of toxic mold exposure, you may sue those responsible for your illness, structural damages, and remediation costs -- including:

• Contractors and Subcontractors (including: general contractors, roofers, framers, siding/stucco contractors, etc)
• Architects / Structural Engineers (parties who have failed to incorporate mold prevention in design)
• Material Suppliers and Manufacturers (including: window manufacturers, siding manufacturers, etc)
• Previous Homeowners (for failing to disclose known problems)

Toxic Mold Injuries: Possible Damages

Medical. You may have a claim for medical testing and treatments if you have suffered an illness because of a toxic mold problem at your home or place of work. Obviously, the amount of your claim will depend on the severity of your illness and resulting medical expenses.

Clean-up and structural fixes. Water and mold can cause serious structural damage in a home or commercial building. Legal claims for property damage may include the cost of fixing structural elements such as walls, windows, moldings, ceiling tiles, and floors. Many times such structural elements will have to be removed and replaced because they have been weakened, are ineffective in keeping out moisture, or because cleaning would not do enough to return the structure to a habitable state.