In recent years, the UK has experienced a surge in public health concerns, one of which is the impact of mould. This issue has been steadily gaining attention, but there seems to be a significant gap in understanding the potential long-term health effects it can cause, especially when it comes to instances of prolonged exposure.
Our Personal Injury team recently handled a case involving a family whose lives were severely disrupted by a poorly built home extension. The quality of the construction work was significantly subpar, resulting in a complete lack of damp proofing and leading to a severe mould infestation within their home. This seemingly minor issue spiralled into a major health crisis for their 16-year-old son, who began experiencing an array of health issues that ranged from difficulty breathing, memory loss and even psychotic episodes.
After a seven-week stay in hospital, the family discovered that the mould infestation had led to a dangerous alteration in the toxins present in their son’s body. This led to an exacerbation of his symptoms. Upon returning home, where the mould infestation was still unresolved, his symptoms tragically persisted.
Cases like this are becoming worryingly common in the UK, indicating a pressing need for more extensive research into the long-term effects of mould exposure on health.
We would like to commend the hard work of our personal injury team, who have been working relentlessly to support families dealing with such cases. Their diligent work has led to the review of case law and continued active outreach to others in similar situations. We hope that more research will be conducted to understand its long-term health effects and that families like this one will receive the support they need and deserve.
No matter how serious the injury, our approachable team will help you get the right level of compensation and can assist you in your recovery. Contact us for more information.