Toxic mold can have harmful and even deadly effects, especially for those with respiratory issues or mold allergies. Living with toxic mold is unhealthy, and the related losses are immense.
If your loved one has had a wrongful death from toxic mold in Los Angeles, no amount of compensation can undo the wrong you have suffered. However, obtaining fair compensation could help you and your family move forward. The toxic mold attorneys at the Law Offices of Gerald S. Ohn, APC, have experience successfully handling wrongful death claims and could help you pursue the compensation you and your loved ones deserve.
Landlords have a responsibility to provide their tenants with a living environment that is both safe and habitable. This includes effectively addressing any mold concerns or hazards that arise.
Los Angeles landlords have responsibilities with respect to preventing health problems and fatalities by being proactive about toxic mold growth and taking quick and effective action if their tenants discover a mold problem. They must promptly address the underlying causes associated with mold growth, such as high moisture levels, ineffective ventilation, and leaks.
Tenants have the right to know when dangerous mold is severe enough to directly affect habitability or cause health problems or deaths. Likewise, tenants should always report signs of mold and moisture in their dwellings to their landlords.
Several things must be proven to bring a successful wrongful death claim based on toxic mold in Los Angeles, including:
An attorney experienced in handling claims involving wrongful death caused by toxic mold could assist you in gathering the necessary evidence to prove liability for your loved one’s death.
To demonstrate that the other party breached the duty of care they owed your loved one, you will need to show that they either knew about the mold problem or reasonably should have known. Keeping track of related correspondence could help establish this negligence.
Demonstrating that the other party’s negligence was the direct cause of your relative’s death is likely to require expert witness testimony. A professional with a relevant scientific background could help make the required connection.
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Gerald S. Ohn, APC could contact expert witnesses and organize testimony that supports your wrongful death claim.
In a Los Angeles wrongful death claim, you could seek compensation for both economic and non-economic losses related to the hazardous mold. Economic damages may include your loved one’s medical bills, their funeral and burial costs, and the financial support, benefits, and household services you have lost as a result of their death. Non-economic damages refer to emotional damages, such as pain and suffering.
If you have lost a loved one to wrongful death from toxic mold in Los Angeles, contact the seasoned wrongful death attorneys at the Law Offices of Gerald S. Ohn, APC. Our compassionate lawyers could guide you through the legal process, protecting your rights and helping you seek justice for your loved one. Contact us today to learn more.
