Mold Q & A
What Should I do if I am Exposed to a Toxic Mold?
The first thing to do is to see a doctor or other health professional immediately. Additionally, you should make sure that you are not still exposed to the toxic substance. If you were exposed to the toxin at your house, you should try to remove the product or chemical as soon as possible (you may need to hire experts to do this). The Atlanta toxic mold lawyers at Brandon Hornsby, PC also encourage you to contact an experienced legal team to adequately evaluate any legal claims.
How Do I Know if a Toxic Substance Caused My Illness?
It is often very difficult to determine whether an injury was caused by a toxic substance. If you believe you may have become ill due to toxic mold, you should contact a qualified legal expert, such as the legal team found at the Atlanta mold lawyer group at Brandon Hornsby, PC to examine you and the location where you were exposed to the toxin. When you go to see your doctor, make sure that you inform him or her that you suspect your injury was caused by toxic mold. This additional information can help your doctor make the correct diagnosis.
Where can Toxic Mold be Found?
Atlanta mold lawyers know that toxic mold can be found almost anywhere, however, some common places are:
- Showers
- Flooring
- Sinks - plumbing leaks contribute to excess moisture
- Air ducts
- Carpet
- Kitchens - moisture from cooking contributes to mold growth