{"id":369106,"date":"2017-01-18T14:45:37","date_gmt":"2017-01-18T19:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/realestate\/construction-defects\/how-to-hire-a-lawyer-for-a-mold-lawsuit.html"},"modified":"2024-05-03T12:22:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T17:22:50","slug":"how-to-hire-a-lawyer-for-a-mold-lawsuit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/construction-defects\/how-to-hire-a-lawyer-for-a-mold-lawsuit.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Hire a Lawyer for a Mold Lawsuit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How To Hire a Lawyer for a Mold Lawsuit<\/h1>\n\n
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If you discover a mold problem in your home, the first step is to understand what type of legal case you may have. A personal injury lawyer can assist you with a claim for a toxic mold exposure illness. A real estate lawyer can represent you in a construction defect claim or property dispute. Then, you can compare law firms to decide who to hire as your legal advocate.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Mold is a fungus found just about anywhere there’s adequate moisture, lack of airflow, and ideal temperature. Most mold is harmless, but some molds create certain volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These VOCs cause serious injuries after prolonged exposure, often in a home or workplace.<\/p>\n

The causes of\u00a0toxic mold<\/a> contamination vary, but often can be linked to:<\/p>\n