Specific factors should be considered in every mold inspection including cause and origin, the extent of the mold damage and the remediation goals. (Photo: Mariusz Niedzwiedzki/Adobe Stock)
Florida is one of the states with licensing for both mold remediators and mold assessors. Given the climate and the state's geographic location, Floridians are familiar with mold issues and catastrophic losses. At the recent AEML Winter Break 2022 conference, several presentations examined the matters of moisture, materials, mold and methodologies and their roles in these claims.
Finding the right expert
Ralph E. Moon, an industry consultant, discussed the role of an expert witness and the importance of selecting individuals who are specialists in a particular area, have technical expertise and can present an opinion without having been a witness to any occurrence relating to the lawsuit or criminal case. Expert witnesses should have a resume that includes a wide range of experience such as academic preparation, specialized training, professional licenses and certifications, work experience, research activities, being published in trade and peer-reviewed publications, and professional and technical presentations.
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