| Recent studies have found evidence that there is | | | | Your toxic mold lawyer should already have an |
| less of a connection between certain health problems | | | | established network of inspectors and expert |
| and toxic mold than was previously believed. | | | | witnesses they can bring to court to testify for you. |
| Nonetheless, in the wake of flooding on the US Gulf | | | | How to Help Your Toxic Mold Lawyer Win Your Case |
| Coast and in the Eastern United States, the number | | | | Once you choose a toxic mold lawyer, be prepared |
| of toxic mold-related lawsuits is certain to increase. | | | | when you meet to discuss your toxic mold case for |
| Toxic mold can grow anywhere in certain conditions. | | | | the first time. |
| And if those conditions were created or allowed by a | | | | - Explain to the toxic mold lawyer, clearly and simply, |
| home builder or landlord, home buyers and tenants | | | | what you want to happen as a result of your toxic |
| may have a right to sue and can seek a lawyer who | | | | mold litigation. |
| specializes in toxic mold litigation. | | | | - Have a list of questions ready about your legal |
| How Can You Be Sure You Need a Toxic Mold | | | | rights in a toxic mold lawsuit. |
| Lawyer? | | | | - If possible, bring a chronological "journal" of facts |
| First, establish that you have a toxic mold problem. | | | | about your situation: dates when you first started |
| Be sure you have plenty of facts to back up your | | | | noticing health problems,specific symptoms of health |
| claims. | | | | problems, dates and times of doctors' appointments |
| If you want to do an initial mold test of a property | | | | and doctors' recommendations, and clues that you |
| at a low cost, consider using a do-it-yourself mold | | | | had a toxic mold problem like greenish-black growths |
| test kit. There are a number of inexpensive | | | | in basements and bathrooms. |
| commercial mold test kits available. | | | | - Have copies of the tests results and a remediation |
| Find a Certified Mold Inspector to thoroughly inspect | | | | plan mentioned above available for the toxic mold |
| and test the home or building in question. | | | | lawyer to review |
| Hire a Certified Mold Remediator to develop a | | | | Details like these can help your mold lawyer |
| well-thought out, factually-strong mold remediation | | | | understand your situation and what needs to be |
| protocol plan with a realistic estimated remediation | | | | done, which in turn will save time for your mold |
| budget for taking care of any mold problems | | | | lawyer, and make it easier for your toxic mold |
| discovered by the Certified Mold Inspector. | | | | lawyer to begin working on your mold case. |
| After you've done these things, you'll have the facts | | | | Where to Start Looking for a Toxic Mold Lawyer |
| you need to present to a toxic mold lawyer. | | | | How to Find a Toxic Mold Lawyer provides a |
| What makes a good "toxic mold lawyer?" | | | | resource website focused on toxic mold information, |
| First, look for a lawyer who has experience in toxic | | | | including a section on finding a toxic mold lawyer. |
| mold cases. | | | | |