Skin Cancer Compensation Claims
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- Skin Cancer Claims Information
- What Are Some Common Causes of Skin Cancer?
- How Can I Avoid Occupation Skin Cancer Compensation Claims as an Employee?
- How Much Compensation Could I Claim for Skin Cancer?
- What are the Main Symptoms of Skin Cancer?
- Skin Cancer Compensation Claims Calculator
Skin Cancer Compensation Amounts
Skin Cancer Claims Information
More than sixty thousand people experience skin related disease in Great Britain of which 2/3 are eczema or related. A worrying statistic is that 3000 cases are diagnosed yearly, and 80% of those people contract dermatitis with 75% of these developing into a more serious condition.
Hairdressers, oil gas extraction workers, archaeological workers, construction workers, food industry, printing, health care (which includes dental and vets) are some of the occupations that have many occupational skin diseases amongst them.
What Are Some Common Causes of Skin Cancer?
Results from research carried out show that skin cancer is most likely to occur from tanning booths and sunlamps.
However, there are also other causes of skin cancer that are not as familiar such as employees not being given the right protection when working all day outdoors. Without the right protection, they are exposed to sunlight which in the long run can lead to skin cancer.
How Can I Avoid Occupation Skin Cancer Compensation Claims as an Employee?
- Where hazards cannot be eliminated… minimise them
- Rotate tasks to avoid overexposure of some employees
- Use less harmful chemicals where possible
- Provide personal protective gear and ensure you enforce that they are worn at all times.
- Train workers about the causes of occupational skin diseases.
How Much Compensation Could I Claim for Skin Cancer?
The amount of occupational skin cancer compensation claims cannot be determined beforehand. The amount awarded depends on some factors which include; the severity of the condition, life challenges caused by the condition, other potential dangers like lack of hearing and age of the claimant. Tylers Solicitors will determine the figure after reviewing the case.
What are the Main Symptoms of Skin Cancer?
- A spot or sore that does not heal within three weeks.
- A spot or sore that remains to hurt, scab or bleed for more than three weeks.
- Skin that has broken down and there is no reason that you believe can cause this change and it does not heal within three weeks.
Skin Cancer Compensation Claims Calculator
If you, or someone you know is suffering or has recently been diagnosed from skin cancer, it could be a result of a lifestyle choice of working environment that isn’t your fault. If you would like to find out more and the approximate amount you could be owed, you can use our simple skin cancer calculator below!
Skin Cancer Causing Eczema Compensation Amounts
| Did you know that over 2/3 of skin related diseases in the UK are related to Eczema? If you have developed eczema as a result of skin cancer, it’s not your fault and you could be owed compensation. |
| £1,220 to £3,000 |
Skin Cancer Causing Dermatitis Compensation Amounts
| Dermatitis is a skin condition that is often resulted from skin cancer. Dermatitis can range from being minor to being very severe and aggravating. If you have contracted dermatitis and it’s making you so uncomfortable that you’re beginning to lose sleep, then contact us today. |
| £4,760 to £6,200 |
Skin Cancer Caused by Working Environments Compensation Amounts
| If you have developed skin cancer as a result of exposure to chemicals or radiation at your place of work, it’s not your fault and you could be entitled to a claim. If you haven’t been properly protected with PPE then your employer could be negligent. This is common in professions such as hairdressers, construction work and health care. |
| Up to £18,000 |
Severe Skin Cancer Compensation Amounts
| In these instances, your skin cancer might be life threatening and your life has been put on hold for the foreseeable future. If this is a result of workplace activities and practices, you could be entitled to a serious amount of compensation. Get in touch with us today to find out more! |
| Up to £35,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Until I’m Able to Claim for Skin Cancer?
If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer within the workplace within the last three years, then you can claim for compensation. Success depends on if it can be proven that the company failed to provide you with protective gear or clothing or it failed to enforce the necessary measures to prevent exposure.
We also act on behalf of families that have lost their loved ones. With many years lapsing before exposure and diagnosis the employer may no longer be in operation or may have transferred the business to another. We find the insurance company and file your claim. With strict time limits imposed on recovering occupational disease compensation, we advise you to call us as soon as possible.
How Can I Make a Compensation Claim for My Skin Cancer?
First thing is first, give Tylers Solicitors a ring to see if you have a valid case on 0800 699 0079.
You first fill a personal injury claim form. Our specialist personal injury solicitors will access your case and then will deal with your occupational skin disease compensation claim. If you see the symptoms, then please go to a doctor and get it diagnosed that you have an occupational skin ailment. Tylers Solicitors will establish if there is a valid claim and will stick with you through the whole process
How Much Compensation Could I Claim for Skin Cancer?
The amount of occupational skin cancer compensation claims cannot be determined beforehand. The amount awarded depends on some factors which include; the severity of the condition, life challenges caused by the condition, other potential dangers like lack of hearing and age of the claimant. Tylers Solicitors will determine the figure after reviewing the case.
Need more information? Don’t worry, Lee Kirton or one of our other professional claims solicitors will advise you along the way
Call today on 0800 699 0079 to start your compensation claim!
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