Chemical Injury Accident Claims
Suffered a chemical injury at work? If employer negligence or unsafe conditions caused your exposure, you could claim compensation. Our No Win No Fee solicitors can help recover lost income, medical expenses, and more. Get expert legal advice today.
Key Points for a Chemical Injury Accident Claim
Meet Your Chemical Injury Claim Solicitors
Stonehewer Moss are experts in chemical injury accident claims, helping injured workers secure the compensation they deserve. We offer a No Win, No Fee service and a free initial consultation to support your claim.
We’re known for our personal, approachable service and are accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), recognising our expertise in workplace accident claims.
What Is a Chemical Injury at Work?
Chemicals are part of everyday life and are found in cleaning products, construction materials, gardening supplies, and even food. While many are safe when used properly, some substances are toxic or corrosive and must be handled with care to avoid the risk of serious chemical injury.
A chemical injury occurs when a harmful substance comes into contact with the body — commonly affecting the skin, eyes, or internal organs. These injuries can cause chemical burns, allergic reactions, or skin conditions such as dermatitis, which leads to inflammation, dryness, and cracking.
In more serious cases, chemical exposure can result in partial or total loss of sight if it enters the eyes, or life-threatening internal injuries if ingested. Immediate medical treatment is essential following any chemical contact.
The severity of a chemical injury depends on the type of chemical, how long the exposure lasted, and the area of the body affected. Symptoms may not always appear immediately, and in some cases, victims are diagnosed days or weeks later. If this happens, you may still have up to three years from the date of diagnosis to start your claim.
If you were exposed to hazardous substances due to unsafe working conditions, poor training, or a lack of protective equipment, you may be entitled to compensation. Learn more about your rights on our accident at work claims page.
What to Do If You’ve Suffered a Chemical Injury at Work
Working with chemicals can be dangerous, which is why UK health and safety laws exist to protect employees. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers must maintain a safe working environment. If they breach this duty and you’re injured, you may be entitled to make a chemical injury compensation claim.
Employer Responsibilities for Chemical Safety
Employers are legally responsible for:
- Providing proper training on chemical handling
- Supplying suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Limiting exposure time and allowing regular breaks
- Clearly signposting and removing hazards
- Conducting regular risk assessments
- Maintaining equipment and machinery to safe standards
Evidence to Support Your Chemical Injury Claim
Chemical injury symptoms don’t always appear immediately, making it harder to prove exactly when or where exposure happened. Gathering evidence is key. You can start by keeping medical records, accident book entries, photos, and witness details.
Our personal injury solicitors can help collect further evidence — such as CCTV footage, GP notes, or employer records — to support your chemical injury claim.
If you’ve suffered due to employer negligence, speak to Stonehewer Moss for free, independent legal advice. You may be entitled to claim compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.
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How Much Compensation Could I Claim for a Chemical Injury?
The best way to find out how much compensation you could claim for a chemical injury is to speak with a specialist solicitor. Every case is different, so your claim will be assessed based on your specific injuries and how they’ve affected your life.
Compensation is usually made up of two parts: General Damages for pain and suffering, and Special Damages for financial losses like lost earnings, medical costs, or property damage.
To find out what your chemical injury claim could be worth, call Stonehewer Moss on 01606 872200 or complete our online claim form to request a free call back.
Expert Chemical Injury at Work Solicitors
Stonehewer Moss Solicitors are leading specialists in chemical injury accident claims, based in Northwich. We are proudly accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). With over 20 years of experience handling No Win No Fee workplace claims, we’ve helped many clients secure the compensation they deserve after serious chemical exposure incidents.
If you’ve suffered a chemical burn, inhalation injury, or other harm due to unsafe working practices, our expert solicitors are here to help. We offer a free 30-minute consultation to review your case, explain your rights, and guide you through your chemical injury accident claim with confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can claim for chemical burns, skin damage (like dermatitis), eye injuries, inhalation-related illnesses, and internal injuries from exposure or ingestion of hazardous substances.
The amount awarded in a chemical injury accident claim depends on how severe your injury is and how it has impacted your life. This includes pain and suffering, medical costs, and any lost income.
Yes, you usually have three years from the date of the accident or from when you first became aware of the injury to start your claim.
Yes. Evidence such as medical records, accident book entries, photographs, PPE records, and witness statements can help prove your case. Our solicitors can assist in gathering everything you need.