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Personal Injury Compensation Claims for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Poisoning

Symptoms and Results of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Poisoning

In small doses, Polychlorinated Biphenyls do not cause any harm and most of us will have low levels of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in our bodies. Exposure to large amounts of these chemicals; however, can cause skin conditions such as acne and possible liver damage or cancer.

If you have been exposed to PCB’s in the workplace and have received medical advice to the effect that this has caused you to experience health problems, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls at Work or in the Environment

In the past, Polychlorinated Biphenyls have been used in many different industries, the most common being the manufacture of coolants, lubricants and electrical equipment. Although they are no longer manufactured, it would not be unusual to find these chemicals present in old television sets, refrigerators or fluorescent lighting.

A person may be exposed to Polychlorinated Biphenyls whilst at work if they have not been issued with the necessary protective clothing and members of the public could be exposed to it due to inadequate safety measures during disposal/incineration.

There are detailed regulations in place which are designed to protect all workers from exposure to chemicals and other substances in the workplace and these are called “The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations” or COSHH for short. If a person believes they have been harmed by an exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls at work or in the environment, then they may be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim.

Compensation Claim Advice

If you or anyone you know has developed an illness as a result of an exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.

There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury claim.  For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.

Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.