Cancers Caused by Chemicals Claims

If you have been exposed to harmful chemicals whilst at work and have developed cancer as a result, you may be able to claim financial compensation. At JMW, we regularly help clients claim compensation for cancers caused by chemicals, providing clear, easy to understand legal advice and guidance, ensuring cases are resolved as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Our goal is to ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation, whilst at the same time minimising the effect of legal proceedings on your family and home life. To speak to an experienced solicitor about claiming compensation for cancers caused by workplace chemicals, call 0800 054 6570 or complete the contact form on this page and we will be in touch.

Carcinogenic Chemicals in the Workplace

According to Cancer Research UK, cancer-causing chemicals are responsible for an estimated 2% of cancer deaths in the UK, however they tend to only affect employees in certain industries, such as manufacturing.

After initial exposure to the harmful chemical or chemicals, cancers can take as much as 30-50 years to develop; it is therefore possible to make compensation claims for employer negligence, even if you are no longer an employee at the firm, or it has ceased trading.

Certain chemicals are known to be carcinogenic, including arsenic, asbestos, benzene, chromium pigments, some fertilisers and pesticides and various organic solvents.

Can I Claim for a Cancer Caused by Chemicals?

If your exposure to the chemical or chemicals which caused your cancer was the result of negligent behaviour on the part of an employer or immediate superior, it is highly likely you will be able to claim compensation.

Legally, carcinogenic chemicals must carry hazard warnings and their use must be strictly controlled; if you worked with carcinogenic chemicals and were not provided with all the information about the chemicals you were working with, or were not provided with adequate safety equipment, this could constitute employer negligence.

Contact JMW

If you suspect that you may be able to claim compensation for cancer caused by workplace chemicals, contact an industrial disease solicitor as soon as possible. The team at JMW are sympathetic, experienced and will aim to resolve your claim as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Call free on 0800 054 6570 or complete the contact form and we will be in touch.