Had an accident at a hairdresser?

Types of Injuries in Hairdresser Claims

Injuries that could take place include:   

• Burns to hair and/or scalp 
• Balding 
• Brittle hair 
• Dermatitis 
• Chemical burns 
• Allergic reactions 
• Loss of hair 
• Infections 
• Cuts 
• Soft tissue and/or broken bones due to a slip, trip or fall 

Hairdresser Claims

Some of the actions that a hairdresser and salon should perform to ensure their clients avoid an injury include:   

• Conduct a patch test before using hair colouring products 
• Ensure staff are properly trained to carry out their duties 
• Carry out regular tests on electrical equipment 
• Clean up spillages and displaying a wet floor sign
• Ensure premises are reasonably safe from trip and fall hazards

I've had an accident at the hairdressers, what should I do?

  If you have had an accident at a hairdresser that was not your fault you should:

• Seek medical attention as soon as possible so that your injuries are properly treated. 
• Take photographs of your injuries to demonstrate their severity 
• Contact the salon so that they have a record of the incident 
• Keep a record of your costs following your accident in case you need to claim these back 
• If you decide to make a claim for compensation, contact us

I'm A Hairdresser with dermatitis, can I make a claim?

According to the HSE 

• Up to 70% of hairdressers suffer some form of skin damage. 
• Hairdressers are 17 times more likely to develop dermatitis than any other group of workers. 
• Dermatitis is caused by contact with chemicals present in hairdressing products and prolonged contact with water. 

For more information and to find out if you could make a claim read our page on Dermatitis Claims.   

There is a three-year time limit on making a personal injury claim which starts to run out from the date of your accident. If you’ve suffered any of the injuries listed above or another type of injury, you could be able to claim compensation. 

How Much Compensation?

All personal injury cases are unique and so the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case is also unique. The amount of compensation that is awarded is determined by looking at two distinct factors – general damages and special damages. 

GENERAL DAMAGES 

The pain and suffering that your injuries have caused is the main factor that is used to determine how much compensation you are owed. This will usually be determined by undergoing a medical examination, from which a report is created that outlines the length of time the injuries will take to heal as well as their severity. 

SPECIAL DAMAGES 

Compensation also takes into account any financial losses that you might have suffered as a result of your injuries, such as a loss of earnings due to being unable to return to work. If you have had to pay for treatment or travel to treatment, compensation may also be able to cover this as well. Keep any receipts or other documents that help to outline the extent of your financial losses, as caused by your accident/injuries.   

Making Personal Injury Claims

If you have suffered a personal injury, you may be entitled to receive compensation. First Personal Injury solicitors are available to assist you and ensure that you win the compensation that you deserve. Contact our specialist team to begin your claim, phone 0333 358 2345, email [email protected] or use the online form.