Got injured spraying “mold protection” with bleach—any legal options?

I was hired to spray mold protection in someone’s garage, but it turned out the product contained bleach. Some of it splashed into my eyes, and I had to rush to the ER. I wasn’t given any protective gear, and now I’m worried my eyesight might be affected. I haven’t seen a specialist yet, but I’m considering my options. Can I take legal action against the owner for not warning me about the bleach?

If you’re in California, you’d need a clear medical diagnosis showing actual injury to pursue a claim. An eye specialist could confirm any damage and strengthen your case.

Darwin said:
If you’re in California, you’d need a clear medical diagnosis showing actual injury to pursue a claim. An eye specialist could confirm any damage and strengthen your case.

Thanks! I’ll look into seeing an ophthalmologist soon.

@Zion
Smart move. The more evidence you have, the stronger your case.

Check the product label too—if there were warnings you weren’t told about, that could be important.

Keir said:
Check the product label too—if there were warnings you weren’t told about, that could be important.

I’ll look up the product online to see if it mentions any protective gear requirements.

@Zion
Good idea. Any overlooked warnings might help your case.

Since you were hired, even as a side gig, the owner had a duty to provide safe working conditions. If they didn’t warn you about the risks, you might have grounds for a claim.

Xan said:
Since you were hired, even as a side gig, the owner had a duty to provide safe working conditions. If they didn’t warn you about the risks, you might have grounds for a claim.

That’s what I’m hoping. I’ll definitely consider talking to a lawyer once I know more about my injuries.

@Zion
A good idea! A consultation might clarify things and help decide next steps.

Even if you don’t end up with a lawsuit, documenting everything now is smart. Get those medical records and a product label if you can.

Kiran said:
Even if you don’t end up with a lawsuit, documenting everything now is smart. Get those medical records and a product label if you can.

Totally agree. Paper trails are key in case you decide to move forward.

If your eyesight is affected, make sure to ask the specialist if they can tie it to bleach exposure directly. That could be a key point.

Ray said:
If your eyesight is affected, make sure to ask the specialist if they can tie it to bleach exposure directly. That could be a key point.

Great suggestion. I’ll bring that up when I go in for an eye exam.

@Zion
Best of luck! Hope everything turns out okay.