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We have lawyers specialising in claiming compensation from hairdressers. Katharine Evans has experience in obtaining compensation from hairdressers, and introduces our compensation hairdresser legal service in this video.
Read more about hairdressing accidents below, or use our free legal advice service opposite to ask us a question about making a compensation hairdresser claim today.
Claiming Compensation From Hairdressers
A visit to the hairdresser for a cut or styling is normally a pleasant
and relaxing experience for most people. Inevitably however the
combination of sharp or hot implements and strong chemical solutions
means that accidents are unavoidable. When such accidents occur the
physical and psychological effects to the injured person can be
traumatic and far-reaching. Unfortunately accidents in hair salons are
on the rise, as methods and treatments become increasingly
complicated. Hairdressing is also an unregulated profession in the UK,
unlike in European countries where practitioners must hold
professional qualifications and be registered and monitored. The UK
does have a voluntary registration scheme, but less than 10% of
hairdressers are members. This situation has lead to calls from
hairdressers and The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) for
the industry to be more tightly regulated to rid it of unqualified,
'cowboy' practitioners. Hairdressers must register with their local
authority however and hold public liability insurance, meaning both
clients and employees can claim compensation if they have been injured
as a result of a salon's negligence.
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Typical Causes Of Hairdressing Accidents
The most serious type of hairdressing accidents normally involve chemical solutions used in procedures such as colouring , bleaching, perming and straightening. When these solutions are incorrectly mixed or applied in an improper manner, serious chemical burns to the skin and scalp may result. Hairdressers must conduct skin patch and hair strand tests where clients have not previously undergone such treatments. This is to ensure they do not suffer an allergic reaction to the chemicals contained in the solutions. Damage to the scalp caused by incorrect preparation or application of the solutions, or from an allergic reaction may include hair loss, scarring, and even permanent baldness in extreme cases. Blisters, swelling and itchiness are just some of the symptoms caused when chemicals make contact with the skin. Other accidents in hair salons which result from a hairdresser's lack of skill or a lapse in concentration include cuts to the ears or face caused by scissors, and burns from the application of hot curling tongs to the skin or scalp. We have completed many successful claims against hairdressers for cuts, burns, and hair loss caused by their negligence.
Find Out More About: Claiming Compensation For A Chemical Burn
Injuries To Hairdressing Salon Workers
Employees in hair salons face a range of injury and illness risks. The
regular handling of hazardous chemical substances is one such threat.
Staff must be fully trained in the use and storage of such solutions,
while protective equipment such as gloves and goggles should be used
wherever necessary. Dermatitis is a common disease that affects
hairdressers. Irritant contact dermatitis is a temporary condition
caused for example by regular shampooing, with skin damage developing
due to the loss of protective oils. Allergic contact dermatitis on the
other hand is an irreversible condition caused by regular contact with
a sensitising agent, such as a hair treatment solution. A specific
pre-existing allergy must be present for the condition to develop.
Symptoms are the same for both forms of dermatitis, with the skin
initially feeling rough and raw, followed by itchiness, inflammation,
blistering and cracking. Repetitive strain injuries are also common
among hairdressers, particularly carpal tunnel syndrome caused by
constant, small repetitive movements in the fingers, hands and wrists
while using scissors. Other muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves may
also become damaged over time where stools for example are not
adjustable or otherwise poorly designed, placing strain on a worker's
back and upper body. The other major category of injuries sustained in
hair salons are those resulting from slips, trips and falls normally
caused by wet floors, electrical cables and damp cut hair that is
allowed to accumulate.
Find Out More About: Dermatitis Among Hairdressers
Hairdressing Accident Compensation Claims
Employers have a general duty of care to both their workers and clients to ensure that safety procedures are observed and that tools and equipment are suitable. All electrical appliances must be regularly checked and adequately maintained. With regard to the storage and use of chemical solutions, employers must abide by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH). They will need to ensure the premises has adequate ventilation and that workers are supplied with the necessary protective equipment for all procedures. Loose hair must be regularly swept up off the floor, and equipment such as scissors disinfected to prevent the risk of contagious diseases. Customers can expect haircuts and treatments to be administered in a reasonably competent manner, and employers will therefore need to ensure workers are adequately trained with regard to the services on offer.
Bartletts have specialist solicitors for hairdressing accident claims. We claim compensation for hairdressing injuries sustained by both clients and employees of the salon. We work on, and offer, no win no fee solicitors for hairdressing injury claims. This means if you win your case the hairdressing salon's insurance company will pay all of your legal fees, and if you lose you will not pay a penny. Thanks to the many cases we have handled we offer the best solicitors for claiming against a hairdresser.

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