Sick building syndrome a new terminology in the problem of construction recurring in recent time and this happens mainly in multistoried complex and flats with space utility arrangements. Previously this problem was treated absolutely as an individual psycho- social crisis but the further research in this area has added a new term in the claim list and nowadays, insurance benefits are available out of the occurrence of this syndrome. Of course it is not very frequently recurring a problem but in case of occurrence the affected person is covered with all treatment facility and an attorney can file a lawsuit for claiming compensation in more definite way.

The prime symptom of this syndrome is discomfort and ill health in a particular space of the building or through out the building area. It may be a localized problem and sufferer may be a single person or it may be widespread problem and sufferer of this syndrome is multi-numbered.
The main causes causing the SBS syndrome are as following:

Humidity
Insufficient air ventilation
Poor system of air circulation within the place (in case of wide spread problem)
Non-soothing temperature of the place
Pollution
If there is any biological contamination caused by recurring pollution is surrounding

It has been estimated that the persons doing indoor work are the most sufferer of this syndrome as they are given in house quarters and the quarters are not worthy of healthy living. The lawsuit is not filed in fear of job loss or home loss but about 70 million people in USA are suffering from breathing problem and allergy problem due to this syndrome reported OSHA last year.

Construction engineers are working now heavily to provide healthy atmosphere in and out of the building premises but in the previous years when the problem of this syndrome was not that unknown can attract compensation. In Florida, efficient attorneys are present who can work on these type of cases and realize compensation from the concerned builder for the ill health of the affected person.