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The recent Chelsea case regarding the black mold
affecting the Lightfoots is a harsh reminder of
the potency of black
mold in houses.
Before Erin and Timothy Lightfoot entered their
new home in Chelsea five years ago, they saw that
repairs were going on in the house. However, soon
after moving in, they started noticing black
mold growth on the bedroom walls.
People who notice mold
growth in their house should immediately get
a mold inspector to check it. A qood website to
help with your search is www.moldremoval.com.
This will save time and money, while ensuring
that the home owners do not fall ill. The mold
inspector will determine whether the damage is
above permissible limits.
The Lightfoots were knowledgeable in this regard,
as they immediately called a mold inspection company.
Apparently, there was flood damage that had occurred
due to a burst pipe under the kitchen sink. The
workers had covered the damage. The mold was growing
from a hidden layer of wet wood.
However, the previous owner’s insurance
agent as well as the Lightfoots’ agent has
been of no help whatsoever. Over time, the mold
remediation cost has mounted to $20,000, which
the Lightfoots cannot afford. When they contacted
the state attorney general, the representatives
said that they could not offer any aid unless
the family was in a state of extreme poverty.
The Lightfoots are extremely concerned about
their year-old daughter Veronica’s health.
Children are much more prone to black mold infections
than adults are. Black mold can cause death through
respiratory bleeding in babies, as well as other
respiratory problems.
They have noticed their immune system weakening,
and they have been told that their health will
not improve unless they are away from the black
mold.
The Lightfoots have had black mold exposure for
five years, but they did take some necessary steps.
The best step for the family is to relocate, which
they are doing with a heavy heart. Black
mold is extremely dangerous, especially for
children. If allowed to build up, the cost of
remediation also increases.
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