Toxic Mold & Indoor Air Quality Litigation
LaFave Law is a Recognized Leader Among San Diego Lawyers Who Handle Toxic Mold Exposure, Toxic Torts, Environmental Injury, Water Damage, Sick Building / Indoor Air Quality Cases and Landlord-Tenant Mold Issues
A History of Expertise and Success
The San Diego mold lawyers at LaFave Law pioneered the field of toxic mold exposure litigation and helping people who have suffered serious injuries from exposure to poor indoor air quality. Jeff LaFave has worked on this type of case since the early 1990’s and is recognized as an innovator in toxic mold litigation, toxic torts and environmental injury law. The mold attorneys at LaFave Law have helped injured people in hundreds of toxic mold exposure and building related illness cases, recovering tens of millions of dollars on their behalf. No firm has more experience in representing adults and children who have been hurt by exposure to toxic mold, water damage, sewer gas, hydrogen sulfide, toxic chemicals, carbon monoxide, bacteria, musty smells, microbial volatile organize compounds and other forms of environmental hazards. The San Diego mold attorneys at LaFave Law have such an excellent reputation for expertise in the mold exposure and toxic chemical exposure field that they are frequently hired by other lawyers to help prosecute cases as co-counsel or to assist as a consultant.
“You are great at what you do and you should be very proud. Even the mediator commented on how well known you are and how you are the top attorney in the mold field. I can see that you care about your clients and you certainly care about us.”
–B.B.
The San Diego toxic mold attorneys at LaFave Law understand the issues related to toxic mold exposure and indoor environmental cases, including moisture testing, air testing, microbial surveys, mold testing, medical evaluation and mold remediation. We are also have experience with many excellent physicians who can help evaluate and diagnose what injuries, if any, have been suffered as a result of mold exposure or exposure to other forms of poor indoor air quality. We frequently retain and interact with some of the nations leading experts in the mold and indoor air quality field including microbiologist, industrial hygienists, allergists, toxicologists, immunologists, engineers, contractors, and remediators.
“Jeff, I am so pleased that I hired you to be my co-counsel. As you know, this was my first case in the mold realm, and quite simply, I could not have done this well without you. Your work far exceeded any expectation I ever had.”
–C.P. – Attorney at Law
Do not take a chance with the health of yourself or your family. Indoor air pollution and toxic mold can be hazardous and can cause a variety of different health problems. The San Diego mold attorneys at LaFave Law can help hold the negligent party accountable and/or obtain the insurance coverage necessary to deal with your problem.
Are You Concerned About Mold or Poor Indoor Air Quality?
Do you have a concern that you or someone you know has been exposed to something in a home or other building that is causing illness? In some cases, the cause may be mold or other consequences of water damage, such as dust mite amplification, or bacteria. However, only a qualified physician can make the determination of whether or not the indoor environment is making someone ill. Accordingly, it is important to document the problem (including the possibility of testing) and be evaluated by a qualified physician to determine what, if any, symptoms are related to a specific exposure.
Mold can exist undetected in houses and other buildings for many years. You may have physical symptoms without even knowing that mold is present. The San Diego mold and indoor environmental attorneys at LaFave Law have many years of experience in handling residential and commercial mold litigation issues and can help you in many different ways. We have the experience and expertise to hold the person or company that caused the mold exposure accountable for what they have done. Please contact us to find out more.
What is Mold?
Mold is part of the fungi kingdom. Mold is everywhere in normal, back ground levels. However, when excessive moisture is present, mold can amplify to abnormal levels. Essentially, mold is by definition a moisture problem. Some of the many molds that are known to amplify in indoor environments when excessive moisture is present include: Stachybotrys, Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Trichoderma. The San Diego mold attorneys at LaFave Law are knowledgeable about the different types of molds and how to help you interpret test results.