Lead contamination continues to be a growing crisis throughout the United States. The usage of lead in nearly all construction materials before the 1980s has contributed to the difficulty abating this issue. Replacing pipes, paint, and other materials is expensive and time-consuming. Though after the Flint crisis made headlines, many states began to replace their crumbling infrastructure, residents in various states have reported crisis levels of lead in their homes, along with multiple health issues.

Toxic mold cases began to make waves in the 90’s and early 2000s, long after mold exposure was declared a health hazard. Various individuals and families sought legal reprise after suffering adverse health effects and began winning millions. Toxic mold continues to be an issue in many older buildings, homes, and construction sites, which is why managers are often advised to be vigilant and immediately hire professional mold remediation services. 

Mold toxicity presents in different ways depending on the individual exposed and the type of mold they are exposed to. Mold is more commonly linked to physical ailments, such as respiratory issues, fatigue, and headaches, but some research has shown that it can also present itself in a number of alarming psychiatric symptoms.