u/BadAdministrative866

Can anyone point me in the right direction? A few months ago, I was exposed to black mold, and ever since then I’ve been dealing with nonstop symptoms skin issues, head pressure, ear pain, chest pain, headaches, and more. I’ve seen at least four doctors so far, including two at the hospital, and I still don’t have real answers. I keep getting brushed off, and it’s starting to make me feel like I’m losing my mind.

The last advice I got was to see a cardiovascular specialist because my chest pain has gotten so bad, take Aleve, and use Selsun Blue for a rash that only shows up when I’m around mold. Even the doctor admitted he didn’t know what kind of rash it was.

I’m in the Lake Mary, Florida area and I’m desperately looking for a doctor who actually understands mold exposure and can help me figure out what’s going on with my body. If anyone knows a specialist or has been through something similar, please share any recommendations or advice. I just want to feel like myself again.

I retained an attorney for a breach of contract case involving my former rental property. The property manager failed to address mold growth and a persistent leak despite repeated notifications. Repairs were not made in a timely manner, and as a result, my family and I became seriously ill. Due to my pre‑existing heart condition, the chest pain and other symptoms became unbearable. We ultimately had to move out as soon as possible and provided notice to the property manager.

Because of the mold contamination, we were forced to discard most of our belongings and dry‑clean all of our clothing, as they were also affected. The situation became so severe that we had to live in a hotel for months, which created a significant financial strain. My youngest child even started 9th grade with almost nothing, because we could not afford to replace everything we lost.

From the beginning, the attorney I hired has not represented our interests effectively. After meeting with opposing counsel, she returned only to tell us that he “knows the judge” and would win if the case went to court. This was extremely concerning and unprofessional.

The next time we heard from her, she informed us that opposing counsel wanted us to sign an agreement releasing the property owner from all claims and prohibiting us from discussing the incident. Instead of advising us on our rights or offering a strategy, she simply repeated that we could lose in court. Signing such a release would mean giving up everything, and I already feel like I have lost enough.

I also believe the attorney failed to take basic steps to protect our case. We were never advised to obtain a mold inspection before moving out, which now allows the property manager to deny the mold existed. I attempted to have an inspector enter the unit after we moved our belongings, but the property manager placed a new tenant in the apartment immediately.

I have physical injuries, supported by photos and videos taken during the time we lived there. I am still experiencing symptoms and am currently seeking medical evaluation to determine whether I have mold toxicity, as my condition has not improved.

Overall, I feel that my attorney has mishandled the case, failed to advocate for us, and is pressuring us to sign an agreement that primarily protects the property owner and possibly herself.

But maybe I'm wrong?