If you can see or smell mold a health risk may be present, but the decision to vacate your residence should be made individually. The effect of mold may vary greatly due to the amount or type of mold present. If you or a family member are experiencing health problems because of exposure to toxic mold, you should contact your physician to determine the appropriate action to take. A mold damage attorney in Miami can help facilitate the removal of mold quickly and completely through insurance or other avenues if the mold damage was caused by the carelessness of another.