Impact of PAH

As a pollutant, hydrocarbons contaminate the air around them and in large quantities, they can cause respiratory problems for some employees. They are also have carcinogenic potential, meaning that they can potentially cause cancer, for the bladder, liver and lung.

Hydrocarbons may be inhaled, ingested or they may impact a person through direct contact to the skin. It is possible to inhale the fumes if you work in coke (the fuel) production or waste incineration for example. Diesel engine fumes also contain hydrocarbons.

Employer Responsibilities

Your employer must comply with guidelines outlined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which includes the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 act. These guidelines include the need to conduct regular risk assessments as well as reducing employee exposure to harmful chemicals through the use of personal protective equipment like masks.

Personal protective equipment must be provided where necessary to stop contact with any substances that could potentially be harmful. Regular risk assessments must also be carried out to ensure that everything is being done to prevent exposure. Rooms and areas should also be properly ventilated by employers to reduce the risk of contamination.

How Much Compensation?

All personal injury cases are unique and so the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case is also unique. Compensation is understood by looking at two specific factors: general damages and special damages.

General Damages

The pain and suffering that your injuries have caused are main factors that are used to determine how much general damage compensation you are owed. This will usually be determined by undergoing a medical examination, from which a report is created that highlights the length of time the injuries will take to heal as well as their severity. Our compensation calculator will give you an indication of how much general damage compensation you might be entitled to based upon your injuries.

Special Damages

In addition to receiving compensation for your injuries, you may be able to reclaim any financial losses that you might have suffered as a result of your injuries. Compensation for financial losses is known as special damages compensation. This can include losses such as loss of earnings due to not being able to return to work, the cost of treatment as well as travel to treatment. It is important that you keep any receipts or evidence of additional losses in order for these to be reclaimed. With the exception of children, there is a three-year time limit on making a personal injury claim. This time limit begins from the date that the accident initially occurred. Therefore, you should contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible to assess your case.

Making Personal Injury Claims

You may be entitled to compensation for a range of compensation claims under accident claims. Our experts will help assess your potential claim going forwards and provide you with proficient advice. Contact First Personal Injury to discuss your potential compensation claim today by ringing 0333 358 2345 or by filling out the online claims form.