Mold Inspector

If you anticipate proceeding with litigation against a responsible party, the person you have do the mold testing is as important as anything else because that person will probably be called upon to testify on your behalf. A Certified Industrial Hygienist (“CIH”) is the ideal person to do mold inspections. A CIH has studied and passed examination in a number of disciplines giving he/she superior knowledge in the area indoor environmental controls. The downside is that a CIH is generally very expensive.

We usually recommend a Certified Mold Inspector for our clients as there is a good balance between the quality of the report and the price.

As La Jolla Mold Attorneys, we can recommend you to high quality vendors to suit your needs.

Mold Report

Depending on who you go to, once you get your mold report back, you might not know how to interpret the results. First, we look at the indoor samples vs. the outdoor samples. Generally, if the indoor sample is not at least 2-3 times as high as the outdoor sample than an indoor source may be difficult to determine. Second, we look at the species of mold identified. Certain types of mold will only grow inside and vice versa. If we see a large quantity of one type inside but that same species not present outside, it is easy to determine the indoor source.

These are just two of the factors to consider when evaluating a case of fungal exposure in La Jolla, California.

We at the Law Office of Harold D. Thompson are La Jolla Mold Lawyers who will vigorously fight against the insurance companies to make sure you get the compensation your deserve. If you believe that you or someone you know has been effected by toxic mold call a San Diego Mold Lawyer that will fight for your rights. Call us TODAY at 619.615.0767 or visit our website www.ThompsonLawSD.com

No one with a compromised immune system, a history of respiratory problems or who is sick should participate in any mold remediation.

The source of moisture must be identified and all areas of infested mold should be cleaned. But, cleaning may not be an option if the area is porous or semi-porous. At that point, all areas should be removed.

Mold should not be allowed to touch bare skin. Eyes and lungs should be protected from mold exposure.

Proper containment is necessary.

Residents who do undertake clean-up are encouraged to work over short periods of time and take plenty of breaks to get some fresh air.

Keep in mind that we feel these guidelines to be very conservative in nature. By conservative, we mean that MORE caution should be undertaken than the guidelines provide. We recommend that tenants never clean mold themselves especially after they have been sick. We also advise clients that bleach will ONLY be effective on non-porous surfaces not wood and drywall. Regardless, always contact your landlord when you first suspect mold in your unit.

OSHA once had the recommendation that bleach was an effective method of mold remediation. OSHA has since removed that recommendation. The EPA edited their indoor air quality document to exclude the use of bleach as an acceptable method of mold clean-up. The reason for this is simple: bleach is not effective in getting to the roots of mold on semi-porous and porous materials.  Bleach may remove what is on the surface but will not get to the source of the problem.   

If you report a suspected mold problem to your landlord and your landlord tells you to clean it with bleach or has someone come out to clean it with bleach immediately inform them that this is not an effective solution. Also, tell your landlord you need an air quality test and a remediation expert to assess the problem.   Regardless of whether your landlord listens to you requests, call a Rancho Santa Fe Mold Attorney right away to find out your rights with respect to your hime and your families health. 

We at the Law Office of Harold D. Thompson are Rancho Santa Fe Mold Lawyers who will vigorously fight against the insurance companies to make sure you get the compensation your deserve. If you believe that you or someone you know has been effected by toxic mold call a San Diego Mold Lawyer that will fight for your rights. Call us TODAY at 619.615.0767 or visit our website www.ThompsonLawSD.com