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Chemical injuries can be sudden, painful, and life-altering. Whether you work around hazardous substances or were exposed unexpectedly, the consequences can affect your health, finances, emotional wellbeing, and ability to work. If your injury happened because someone else failed to follow proper safety rules, you may be entitled to claim compensation — and our team at Claims 24 Hours is here to support you at every step.
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What Is a Chemical Injury?
A chemical injury occurs when a harmful substance causes damage to the skin, eyes, respiratory system, or internal organs. These injuries often happen in workplaces where chemicals are regularly used, but they can also occur in public places, rental properties, vehicles, or even during everyday activities.
Common sources of harmful chemical exposure include:
- Industrial solvents
- Detergents and cleaning agents
- Paints, varnishes, and adhesives
- Pesticides and fertilisers
- Fuels such as diesel, petrol, kerosene
- Acids and alkalis used in manufacturing
- Bleach, chlorine, and strong disinfectants
- Hazardous fumes from welding, soldering, or machinery
In many cases, people don’t realise they were exposed until symptoms begin — such as burning skin, difficulty breathing, rashes, nausea, or sudden eye irritation.
Chemical injuries can range from mild irritation to life-threatening burns, and even small exposure can quickly become serious if not treated promptly.
Chemical Injury Compensation Claims
Chemical injuries can interrupt every part of your life. You may be unable to work, your mobility may be affected, and you might need long-term treatment or rehabilitation. Chemical burns, respiratory injuries, and skin damage often cause:
- Intense pain
- Permanent scars
- Nerve damage
- Vision problems
- Breathing difficulties
- Reduced quality of life
- Emotional trauma
If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence — whether your employer, a business, a contractor, or a landlord — you have the legal right to seek compensation.
Compensation can help you recover the financial losses, cover treatment costs, and provide support during recovery. While money can’t erase what happened, it can significantly reduce the burden and help you rebuild your life.
To speak with a specialist, call +44 20 7043 3779 for free guidance.
Using Hazardous Substances at Work
Many workplaces involve regular exposure to chemicals, fumes, and corrosive materials. When employers fail to provide proper safety measures, workers can suffer serious injuries. Below are the industries where chemical-related risks are most common.
Agriculture
Farm workers often handle pesticides, fertilisers, fuels, and crop treatments. Without the right PPE and ventilation, exposure can cause chemical burns, poisoning, breathing difficulties, and long-term lung conditions. Many injuries happen because employers fail to provide training or protective equipment.
Cleaning and Janitorial Services
Industrial cleaning chemicals are highly corrosive. Without proper safety instructions or protective gear, workers can suffer acid burns, asthma, skin irritation, and eye injuries. Repeated exposure in poorly ventilated areas can lead to long-term respiratory problems.
Manufacturing and Engineering
Factories use solvents, adhesives, paints, and powerful degreasers. Fumes from welding, soldering, and metalwork can cause lung damage and chemical burns. Injuries often occur when employers fail to maintain ventilation systems or do not supply gloves and masks.
Construction
Workers regularly handle cement, additives, insulation materials, and chemical sprays. Poor protection can result in burns, severe skin reactions, and breathing problems. Negligence often involves inadequate PPE, lack of risk assessments, or unsafe handling practices on site.
Beauty and Cosmetic Industries
Salons use strong dyes, bleaches, peels, and acrylic chemicals. If products are mishandled or ventilation is poor, workers can suffer allergic reactions, skin burns, or eye injuries. Repeated exposure to fumes can also cause breathing issues.
The Most Common Types of Chemical Injuries
Acid, Solvent, and Oxidising Agent Burns
Acid and oxidising chemicals can cause immediate and deep tissue damage. Depending on the concentration and length of contact, these burns can lead to permanent scarring, nerve damage, and loss of mobility.
Solvent exposure — such as acetone — can penetrate the skin, causing serious burns, infections, and long-term nerve damage. When these chemicals come in contact with the eyes, they can cause partial or complete vision loss.
Alkali Burns
Alkalis can penetrate deeper than acids, causing severe skin destruction. When mixed with water, they may react violently, causing further injury. Alkali burns to the eyes can cause permanent blindness if not treated immediately.
Chemical Gas Inhalation
Breathing in harmful gases — such as ammonia, chlorine, carbon monoxide, or hydrogen sulfide — can cause respiratory collapse, lung burns, throat swelling, and long-term breathing problems. Severe cases can be fatal.
Internal Chemical Injuries (Ingestion)
Accidentally swallowing chemicals, contaminated food, or toxic substances can cause internal organ damage, poisoning, and life-threatening complications.
Treatment for Chemical Injuries
Chemical injuries can be difficult to assess in the moment because the damage isn’t always visible right away. Many chemicals continue to burn or irritate the skin and eyes over time, meaning delays in treatment can make the injury far worse and slow down recovery.
If you suffer a chemical burn or exposure, seek medical help immediately — even if the injury appears mild. A doctor can neutralise the chemical, clean the wound, prevent infection, and check for deeper tissue damage that may not yet be obvious. Eye injuries require urgent flushing and specialist care to reduce the risk of long-term vision issues.
If your injury happened due to someone else’s negligence, you may be able to claim compensation for your medical costs, lost income, and the overall impact on your life. Contact us for a free, no-obligation assessment, and if your case qualifies, we’ll connect you with a specialist personal injury solicitor.
Employer’s Legal Duty of Care
Employers must protect workers from chemical exposure under UK health and safety laws, including COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002).
They must:
- Provide full training on chemical handling
- Supply protective gear (gloves, goggles, masks, etc.)
- Store chemicals safely in sealed, secure containers
- Carry out regular risk assessments
- Ensure emergency equipment is available and functioning
- Label and manage hazardous substances correctly
- Maintain proper ventilation in work areas
If they fail in these responsibilities and you become injured, they may be legally liable for compensation.
What is COSHH?
COSHH — the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 — sets out the legal duties employers must follow to protect workers from harmful chemicals. It requires them to assess risks, control exposure, provide proper PPE, ensure safe handling and storage, and give staff clear training on chemical safety. COSHH also requires emergency procedures for spills or accidental contact. If an employer fails to follow COSHH and you’re injured, this breach can support your chemical injury claim.
How Much Compensation Could You Receive?
Compensation amounts vary depending on:
- Severity and type of injury
- Pain, suffering, and emotional impact
- Time taken to recover
- Long-term or permanent damage
- Impact on your ability to work
- Treatment and rehabilitation costs
- Care needs
- Loss of earnings and future earnings
There are two types of compensation:
General Damages – For pain, suffering, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life.
Special Damages – For financial losses like treatment costs, medication, loss of income, rehabilitation, travel to medical appointments, and care support.
Claims 24 Hours ensures that every aspect of your loss is included, securing the maximum compensation you deserve.
Why You Should Make a Chemical Injury Claim
Chemical injuries can leave lifelong physical and emotional scars. You may experience:
- Disfigurement and visible scars
- Psychological trauma, anxiety, or depression
- Chronic pain
- Difficulty working or returning to your job
- Loss of independence
- Limitations in everyday activities
If the injury wasn’t your fault, you should not bear the financial or emotional burden alone. A compensation claim allows you to rebuild your life and access the treatment and support you need.
No Win No Fee Chemical Injury Claims
At Claims 24 Hours, we work on a no win, no fee basis, meaning:
- No upfront costs
- No hidden charges
- You only pay if your case is successful
If we don’t win your case, you pay nothing.
You risk nothing — and could gain the support, justice, and compensation you deserve.
Start Your Chemical Injury Claim Today
If you’ve suffered a chemical injury within the last three years, you may be eligible to claim. Our legal team is ready to guide you with expert advice and a stress-free claims process.
Call now: +44 20 7043 3779
Your health, recovery, and future matter — let us fight for your rights.