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Our expert workplace illness lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

Employers have a responsibility to protect their employees from health and safety hazards in the workplace, including contact with substances that might cause dermatitis or eczema.

At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your dermatitis claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting sufferers of dermatitis as a result of activity in the workplace, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.

Above all, we put you first.

Handling Dermatitis Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity

Irwin Mitchell can help you to pursue a dermatitis claim against your employer if you have been exposed to conditions or substances that could cause you to suffer from dermatitis or any other form of skin condition.

We have a specialist team of solicitors who can provide you with dedicated support and advice in making a claim for dermatitis, eczema or any form of rash on your skin from work.

Dermatitis covers many different disorders that all result in a red, itchy rash. Some types of dermatitis affect only specific parts of the body; others can occur anywhere. Dermatitis is the skin's way of reacting to:

Severe dryness
Scratching
An irritating substance
An allergen - typically, the allergen comes in direct contact with the skin, but sometimes the substance is swallowed.

Dermatitis can occur regularly at work when workers are exposed to oils, diesel, petrol, greases and many other substances.

Workers have suffered from dermatitis for decades, yet many employers still do not fulfil requirements to protect employees from exposure to harmful substances. As a result, many sufferers may be in a position to claim compensation for dermatitis.

Employer Responsibilities Regarding Dermatitis

Regulations demand that employers should protect employees from any potentially harmful substance that might cause dermatitis or eczema. Employers should provide Personal Protective Equipment such as:

Gloves
Overalls
Boots
Masks

Dermatitis occurs frequently at work as employers fail to provide any Health & Safety equipment or the equipment provided is inadequate for example providing fabric gloves when working with liquids.

Proven Expertise In Dermatitis Claims

Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.

Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in dermatitis claims.

Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference

Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your claim.

We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.

We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.

The above information relates to the law and procedures in England and Wales

* Subject to entering a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement with us and complying with its terms.
** Does not apply to group actions, criminal injuries or accidents and illnesses outside England and Wales and is subject to compliance with the terms of your funding arrangements.

All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement

Select Related Client Stories

Leeds Paint Sprayer Exposed To Harmful Chemicals At Work

Lawyers representing a paint sprayer from Leeds who was exposed to harmful chemical during the course of his employment has urged companies using such chemicals to ensure that they strictly follow Health and Safety guidelines.

Workplace injury and disease specialists at Irwin Mitchell are raising awareness of the dangers of working with hazardous chemicals after recently representing, a Paint Sprayer, from Leeds, who was diagnosed with dermatitis.

The Claimant worked as a paint sprayer for over 10 years and he always took the necessary health and safety precautions when working with paints and chemicals regularly used in the industry. He had never suffered from any allergic reactions previously and did not consider that his choice of career would ever expose him to any type of illnesses or disease.

The Claimant began working for a local company in 2004. One of the company’s lines of business involves the making and use of a glass flake coating which is to be used on industrial items of equipment.

The Claimant worked for them for several years without incident until late 2007 when he started to develop sore and irritable patches of skin on his lower legs and arms. Several months passed and the areas became severely inflamed.

The Claimant sought advice from his GP who confirmed a dermatitis and advised him not to return to work with the condition as his working conditions were the likely source for the disease.

Despite raising concerns with his employer following his visit to his GP, his employers were unsympathetic and refused to take action.

Irwin Mitchell issued proceedings on behalf of the Claimant and the Defendant denied exposing the Claimant to harmful substances. However, following expert evidence being obtained, we were able to successfully settle the claim.

The Claimant now hopes that his former employer will ensure that proper Health and Safety precautions are taken whilst individuals are working around such hazardous chemicals to prevent this happening to anyone else.

Nicola Handley, a legal executive at Irwin Mitchell’s Leeds office who represents the client, said: “The Claimant did not consider that this claim was about securing financial compensation. He was always more concerned about his former employer being held responsible for the disease in order to ensure that other employees were appropriately protected. I hope that this will help other employees to understand their legal rights but also that employers will take note of the likely action which will be taken in the event of their failures.

We have lawyers with the expertise and experience needed to help you with your claim. Choose from the list below to learn more about our experts in this area.

Name	Location	Job Title	Telephone
Ian Bailey	Leeds	Partner	0870 1500 100
Satinder Bains	Birmingham	Partner	0870 1500 100
Jonathan Betts	Manchester	Partner	0161 838 3055
Colin Ettinger	London	Partner	0207 421 3889
Roger Maddocks	Newcastle	Partner	0191 279 0095
Andrew Tucker	Sheffield	Partner	0870 1500 100
Mark Allen	Sheffield	Associate Director	0870 1500 100
Sarah Brumpton	Leeds	Associate	0113 394 6777
Lee Carnall	Sheffield	Associate	0870 1500 100
David Johnston-Keay	Sheffield	Associate	0870 1500 300
Isobel Lovett	Newcastle	Associate	0191 279 0104
David Bell	Glasgow	Solicitor	0870 1500 100
Louise Scott	Birmingham	Solicitor	0870 1500 100

Guidance With Strength And Sensitivity

We understand that contacting a lawyer might seem like a big step - especially if you have not done so before and we have therefore made it easy for you to contact us for free initial advice about your claim.

At Irwin Mitchell we understand the real impact of personal injury. Our team of specialists have the skills and experience to give you clear advice about the chances of pursuing a successful claim and to guide you through the claims process. You can then decide if you want us to pursue your claim on your behalf.

We are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

At Irwin Mitchell we will fight fearlessly to give you the greatest chance of winning your case, with the best possible outcome, and we will support you every step of the way.

Find out whether you have a claim today. Simply complete our online claim form or call us with details of your accident on 0800 056 4110.