The issue of Chinese Drywall first began to pop up in late 2008 as people began to smell what seemed to be rotten eggs daily in their homes. A tell-tale sign of sulfur, this smell was actually the buildup caused by the faulty drywall emitting gas within the various contained spaces the sheet rock maintains. Corrosive, the drywall gas also causes damage to copper piping and fixtures installed within the walls.  This corrosion causes costly harm to homes that people may not even be aware of until they are forced to literally cut holes into the walls. Sulphide gas buildup, obviously toxic, is a very unsafe and dangerous situation that is extremely dangerous.

Chinese drywall can cause a variety of ailments that may be illustrations or examples of just how toxic this material can be. Symptoms of exposure to chinese drywall include nose bleeds, breathing problems, shortness of breath, fatigue, insomnia, allergy-like reactions, nausea, headaches and more. Should you experience any of these symptoms, contact a medical expert immediately.

Reports claim that upwards of sixty million pounds of Chinese drywall may have been used in rebuilding and development efforts across the state of Louisiana, with hundreds of millions of pounds of the faulty sheetrock used elsewhere in the country. There is no specific area that has been affected but, rather, the materials appear to have been used across the state. As a result, this Chinese drywall matter is not an issue that only affects New Orleans or various other cities but, instead, is a matter all residents of Louisiana must deal with. Louisiana's own Senator Landrieu has co-sponsored calling for a temporary ban and recall of the Chinese drywall.

If your home or business was built after 2004, or repairs have since been done to it in the wake of hurricanes or other calamities, it is important to find out what materials your builder used. Contractors and building experts are able to help you understand what is inside your home and how to repair the damage. However, it is important to first contact an attorney to help you navigate the process of being properly compensated for the repairs and any personal harm that you may have incurred.

Jeffrey Berniard has been recognized in the field of Chinese drywall, even so far as being selected to give Continuing Legal Education lectures to fellow legal professionals on the matter on behalf of Half Moon LLC, including one particular Chinese drywall seminar hosted on July 31st, 2009, in New Orleans, LA. As a firm, the Berniard Law Firm has been closely monitoring the Chinese drywall crisis and is fully prepared to help you work through this arduous process.  If you have noticed a faint, unpleasant smell in your home that you cannot locate or have begun to feel any of the symptoms listed above, contact the Berniard Law Firm at (504) 527-6225, Text us at (504) 458-6225 or email us at Jeffberniard@laclaim. With experience in home insurance claims and a roster of home building and repair experts that have a trained eye at detecting problems with your structure, the Berniard Law Firm employs a variety of tools and specialists to make sure your issue is resolved properly. Furthermore, our firm has experience with class actions - check out our litigation experience for more information.

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