Poor indoor air quality can cause adverse health effects. Indoor air may be contaminated with microbes such as mold. Mold growth proliferates in moist, warm environments. Mold feeds on many building materials including sheetrock, plywood, wood paneling, ceiling tiles, insulation, and carpeting. As we increasingly make our homes “tight” to save energy costs, mold related illnesses have risen. People exposed to mold may suffer sinus infections, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and other related illnesses. A 1999 Mayo Clinic study found that nearly all cases of chronic sinusitis were caused by mold.

Many experts believe that certain molds, so-called toxic molds, can cause brain damage and cancer. Toxic molds produce toxins called mycotoxins. Mycotoxins can be inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Toxic molds include stackybotrys, charatarion, and certain strains of aspergillis and penicillium.

Fales & Fales has handled a number of mold claims including one of Maine’s first toxic mold suits. If you or a family member have a mold related injury, contact us online or call us at (207) 786-0606 or (866) 786-0606 (toll free within Maine) to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.

Mold Resource Links

New York City Department of Health: Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments
An industry standard for mold assessment and remediation.

Environmental Protection Agency: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home
General information on mold and mold remediation.

Washington State Department of Health: Got Mold? Frequently Asked Questions About Mold
General information on mold and mold remediation.

Mayo Clinic: Mold Allergy
Provides excellent information regarding mold allergies.