We have solicitors experienced at claiming compensation for workers with dermatitis from overexposure to wet cement. Catherine Smith introduces our no win no fee service in this short video.

We can claim for dermatitis if your employer has not provided protective equipment. Call for free advice, or use our legal help service opposite to ask us; can I claim compensation for work related dermatitis?

Construction Worker Caught Dermatitis From Mixing Cement

Case Study - Mr Graham

Mr Graham was working on a major construction project, where his duties involved mixing and transporting wet cement to make concrete. After a few months he developed chronic irritant contact dermatitis on his hands and forearms, an inflammatory skin disease caused by over-exposure to the caustic elements in wet cement. Mr Graham’s skin was swollen, red and itchy. Cracks in the skin later formed blisters, and the condition continued to cause Mr Graham considerable discomfort and sleeping difficulties. Mr Graham was forced to take a month off work while his condition was treated by doctors. As he was employed part-time by a contractor on the building site, Mr Graham received no sick pay during that period.

Our Legal Advice

Mr Graham contacted Bartletts Solicitors, as he was upset with the treatment he had received from his employer, and felt that unsafe working conditions has caused him to contract dermatitis. Though Mr Graham had been provided with boots and gloves on the site, this protective equipment was inadequate given the level of exposure to wet cement faced by Mr Graham on a daily basis. Furthermore, washing facilities on the building site were located almost half a kilometre away from where Mr Graham was working, and he therefore did not have ready access to them. His employer had therefore negligently failed to take the necessary measures to protect Mr Graham from the risk of contracting irritant contact dermatitis on the site. Following admission of liability, Mr Graham received £2,250 in compensation, as well as a further sum to cover his loss of earnings due to time off work. You can meet our team of personal injury lawyers at Meet The Team or read more about our No Win No Fee service.

Find Out More About: Claiming Compensation For Work Related Dermatitis

Bartletts Solicitors are specialists in work related dermatitis compensation claims. You can claim damages for pain and suffering, as well as any expenses related to your injury, including the cost of medical treatment. We work on a no win no fee basis meaning if you win your case you keep 100% of damages awarded, and if you lose you do not pay a penny.