For residential or commercial property owners, water damage can often become an even more complicated insurance claim with the appearance of mold. Mold is actually a type of fungus that grows in slender strands, or fibers, and reproduces by forming spores in damp conditions, and nourished by any organic material like wood, drywall, and other building materials. Water damage within a property is commonly followed by a presence of mold damage. Under these idyllic wet conditions, the various indoor mold types thrive and are able to quickly reproduce by producing tiny spores often invisible to the naked eye. Unfortunately for those recently suffering from water damage, mold flourishes within building environments and its spores can affect all types of wet building materials, from the walls to the carpet and especially the insulation. These indoor variations of mold and their release of toxins have been linked to numerous illness and health risks, such as allergic reactions, fatigue, headaches and severe internal respiratory problems.
Upon discovery of any variety of water damage and mold appearance in your property, it is crucial to take the following appropriate steps. First, call Jeffrey D. Nodd at (818) 501-5006 for a free consultation to assure your interests are protected. Following this call, and to aid in your legal recourse, you are advised to refrain from signing any insurance adjuster’s documents, and make sure to take extensive photographs of the mold and damage, documenting the severity of the issue for insurance claim purposes and verification.
An experienced property damage attorney, Jeffrey D. Nodd can help you understand your insurance policy in matters of water damage and the resultant mold. Call The Nodd Law Group today at (818) 501-5006 for a free consultation and get the help you need to navigate the complicated claims process, mold removal and to discuss your options.