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
If you use, or have used, welding equipment in the course of a current or previous job, and have suffered respiratory or other health problems, you could have contracted one of many illnesses connected with the use of welding equipment. If this is the case, you could be entitled to make a welding illness compensation claim.
Irwin Mitchell can help you to bring an industrial illness claim against either a current or a previous employer if you believe that you have contracted a welding related illness.
At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your welding illness claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to a work-related illness, 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 Work-Related Illness Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity
The most significant effect welding fumes can have on the body is on the respiratory system. They have the potential to cause:
- Chronic bronchitis
- Occupational asthma
- Metal fume fever (flu-like symptoms)
- Manganism
Manganism, or manganese poisoning, presents symptoms very similar to Parkinson’s disease. It affects the central nervous system, kidneys and liver. Symptoms include:
- Diminished motor skills
- Psychological disturbances
- Tremors
- Impaired hand-eye coordination
- Weakness or lethargy
- Awkward gait
- Difficulty with facial expression
- Speech difficulties
- Respiratory difficulties
Irwin Mitchell has vast knowledge and experience in the field of occupational illness claims. and in the vast majority of cases, our expert team of solicitors is able to secure the compensation our clients rightly deserve.
Employers have a duty to protect their employees from exposure to chemicals under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and under the various regulations of the Health & Safety at Work Act .Under these regulations, employers must provide suitable protective equipment, make risk assessments and warn their employees of any risks involved in their work.
If you think your employer failed in their duty and you’re suffering from any of the illnesses we’ve listed above, talk to us. If we can prove that your condition was caused by your employer’s negligence, we’ll certainly be able to help you make a welding illness claim.
Proven Expertise In Industrial Illness 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 work-related illness 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