Skin Condition Claims
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Employers have a duty of care to ensure their workers are protected from harmful substances in the workplace, even where the presence of chemicals is inevitable, such as in hairdressing, printing, hospitals, cleaning and kitchen work. Even the use of latex can cause a reaction for some people and some skin diseases can be shown to be stress related due to work pressure.
If you are affected because your employer has failed to provide adequate protection, such as gloves, suitable clothing and splash guards, or had failed to take adequate precautions to ensure your safety when a new product was introduced into the environment, then we may be able to help you make a claim for occupational dermatitis.
Skin problems can be unsightly and embarrassing as well as physically painful. Occasionally they lead to lasting scars, so if you have developed symptoms of eczema or another skin disease through work, or your working environment has seriously exacerbated a pre-existing sensitive skin condition, we recommend that you speak to us about how this is affecting your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will I get from an industrial dermatitis claim?
The amount you can claim if you have a skin disease which has been caused or made worse by your working environment will depend on the severity of your condition and the impact that is has on your life. Tell us about your circumstances and what the medical profession have advised you regarding recovery and we will advise you the likely sum we can claim for you.
How long do I have to claim for skin disease compensation?
Generally, dermatitis claims can be made up to three years from when symptoms are first noticed. We recommend you speak to us as soon as your skin disease is linked to work so that we can guide you in collecting the evidence to make a successful claim.
What are the common causes of skin conditions?
Eczema or dermatitis frequently occurs when your skin is exposed to chemicals to which you are sensitive, such as cleaning fluids and even just repeated exposure to water. Dust and oils in the working environment can also be irritants which cause industrial dermatitis. In some cases, an allergic skin reaction or hypersensitivity is triggered by the auto-immune system reacting to a substance in the workplace.
How to claim for an injury as a result of your workplace environment
If you think your employer has failed to take adequate precautions, tell us about the circumstances of your skin condition and we can tell you whether or not you might be successful in making a claim for compensation. If we think that you are, we will gather together the evidence to support your case and present it professionally for legal judgement to help you get the financial recompense you deserve.
Call now on 01756 799977 for an informal chat.
No Win No Fee
Our ‘no win no fee’ arrangements mean that you don’t have to find money to cover your own legal expenses in advance. If you are not successful in your claim then we will not charge you for our time.