Napa Bed Bug Infestation Lawyer

Bed bugs are far more than just an annoyance. They can destroy furniture and cause injuries to anyone who shares a space with them. Bed bugs are small insects, measuring approximately the same size as an apple seed. These pests are brown in color, but after they feed, they turn red and their bodies become engorged. Bed bugs feed on warm-blooded hosts, such as humans and their pets. As their name suggests, bed bugs are found in box springs, mattresses, headboards, and bed frames. However, bed bugs can be found in other places, as well. Bed bugs will hide anywhere that has access to warm-blooded hosts, including in furniture, carpet, rugs, and floor crevices. Below, our Napa bed bug infestation attorney explains how these insects cause injury and how to claim damages when someone else is responsible for the infestation.

Bed bugs are most active at night. This is because they crawl from their hiding spaces when people are sleeping. Bed bugs also have long beaks, and they use them to pierce a person’s skin and withdraw blood. Bed bugs feed, on average, for three to 10 minutes at a time. They will continue feeding until their bodies become engorged. After they have eaten, bed bugs crawl back to their hiding spaces, where they are often left unnoticed.

Bed bug bites are not painful, and people do not always notice that they have been bitten right away. However, over time, the bites turn into itchy, red welts. People may first think that they have a flea infestation when they discover the bed bug bites. Fleas, though, mainly bite around the ankles, while bed bugs will bite any exposed skin. Many people also mistake bed bug bites for mosquito bites. Any time you or your family has multiple bites, it is critical to inspect all furniture so you can locate and identify the pests.

Bites are not the only injury bed bugs cause. They can also cause skin and internal allergies. Bites can also become infected, and the infections can cause very serious complications.

If you have suffered injuries from bed bugs, you may be entitled to compensation if someone else’s negligence caused the infestation. A bed bug infestation attorney in Napa can help.

The most common types of damages awarded in bed bug lawsuits are as follows:

• Medical expenses if the bites required medical treatment
• Repair or replacement expenses if the pests destroyed your personal property
• The cost of treating the infestation
• The cost of accommodations if you had to leave your home while the infestation was treated
• Loss of sleep
• Mental distress

At Brod Law Firm, our Napa bed bug infestation attorney has seen the devastation caused by these pests and is committed to helping people obtain the full damages they deserve. We can help you, too. Call us now at (800) 427-7020 or contact us online to schedule a consultation and to learn more about how we can help.