Colorado Toxic Mold Lawyers

Compensation Available for Mold Exposure Victims

Mold exposure can take a toll on your work life, health, and your finances. In Colorado, victims may be entitled to seek compensation for a wide range of damages, including:

• Medical expenses.
• Lost income if you miss work due to illness or relocation.
• Property damage, including replacement of contaminated furniture, clothing, electronics, or other belongings.
• Remediation costs, which can include storage and moving costs, if you need to move temporarily while the work is carried out.
• Pain and suffering.
• Incidental costs, such as the cost of air quality monitoring or mold testing.

In cases where a mold-related illness has caused a fatality, family members may be able to file a wrongful death claim. This allows them to seek damages for final medical bills, burial costs, funeral expenses, and pain and suffering. A wrongful death claim also financially compensates families for the loss of support of a loved one.

Importantly, Colorado law allows both economic damages (out-of-pocket losses) and non-economic damages (the emotional and quality-of-life impact). At Flaxman Law Group, we calculate the full scope of your losses, not just the obvious expenses, to make sure you’re not left covering hidden costs years on your own.

How Our Colorado Toxic Mold Lawyers Can Help You

When toxic mold turns your home into a health hazard, Flaxman Law Group has the resources to negotiate with liable parties, file a claim on your behalf, and pursue your claim all the way to court, if that’s what is needed to get you the outcome you need.

Here’s what sets us apart in Colorado toxic mold cases:

• Strong, direct communication. When you call our Denver offices, you’ll speak directly with Steven Flaxman. From the first consultation to the resolution of your case, you have an experienced attorney overseeing every step of the case and communicating with you.
• Decades of trial and negotiation experience. With over 60 years of combined experience, we know how to untangle complex mold claims involving landlords, contractors, and insurers.
• Insurance insider knowledge. Having worked on the insurance side, we understand the strategies adjusters use to deny or delay claims. We anticipate their moves and prepare counterarguments before they even have a chance to try to minimize your claim.
• Proven results. Our firm has recovered nearly $1 billion for clients across injury and property cases. We deliver outcomes that rival large firms while giving you the personal attention of a family-run practice.
• Full-service support. We can help you find remediation professionals, medical providers, and even temporary housing resources. While most law firms won’t take this extra step, we believe it’s our job to help ease your stress so you can focus on healing.

With hundreds of near-perfect client reviews and many glowing testimonials, what we’re most proud of is the way we have helped our clients. When individuals are frightened by mold-related illness, we’ve been able to help them get to safe housing and to secure the compensation they need to breathe easy.

Steps To Take If You Suspect Mold (And How To Tell If You Have Mold)

Sometimes you’ll see black spots spreading on drywall, but other times the warning signs of mold are subtle. You may notice a lingering musty smell, a cough that flares up only when you’re at home, or wallpaper that seems to bubble after a storm.

If you suspect mold in your home or rental unit, here’s what you should do:

• Pay attention to your senses. Musty, earthy odors that don’t go away after cleaning often point to hidden mold. Also, watch for new or worsening allergy-like symptoms (congestion, headaches, skin irritation) that ease when you’re away from home. If you feel worse after coming home from vacation, it’s time to investigate whether you have mold.
• Look for physical signs. Mold often grows where moisture lingers: around windows with condensation, under sinks, behind appliances, in bathrooms, and near roof leaks. Stains, discoloration, or warped building materials may be clues. Look for even small patches. It could indicate much larger mold growths behind walls.
• Document everything. Take photos and videos of any suspicious spots, leaks, or water damage. Note dates and times when you noticed symptoms or odors. This documentation can be crucial if you later need to prove your landlord, contractor, or insurer failed to act.
• Avoid disturbing the area. Scrubbing at mold without proper protection can release spores into the air, where you can breathe more of it in and make your health risks worse. If the area is larger than a few square feet or if you are already suffering from respiratory symptoms, call a professional remediation company instead of trying to handle it yourself.
• Notify your landlord or property manager in writing. If you rent, written notice is key to protecting your rights under Colorado’s warranty of habitability law. Include photos if possible, keep a copy for your records, and request prompt remediation.
• Consider professional testing. An environmental inspector or industrial hygienist can confirm whether you’re dealing with toxic mold species, such as Stachybotrys chartarum (often known as “black mold”). These reports carry weight in legal and insurance claims. A professional can also give you important information that can help you determine whether you need professional remediation or another remedy.
• Protect your health. If you have any symptoms or if the mold in your home is significant, see a doctor and mention possible mold exposure. Keep medical records, since they may support a claim for damages if the mold is traced to landlord negligence or hidden defects in a purchased home.

Your health is too important to ignore. However, many landlords and tenants don’t know what to do when faced with mold in their homes. Mold remediation can be too expensive to pay out of pocket and tenants may not know what to do when landlords refuse to make their rental safe. In these situations, Colorado toxic mold lawyers can help.

Speak With a Colorado Toxic Mold Attorney Today

No matter what your situation, if you are suffering ill health effects, property damage, or a landlord-tenant conflict due to mold, contact Flaxman Law Group at 970-999-0530 to schedule a consultation. During your consultation, we will review the details of your situation and will offer an honest, confidential assessment of what we may be able to do.