Mercury Poisoning Claim

Mercury is most commonly recognised as a liquid metal which is used in thermometers and other pressure reading devices. Industrially it is used in the production of chlorine gas and sodium hydroxide and is also used to make fillings in dentistry.

Mercury is a dangerous substance and exposure to it can be extremely harmful to a person’s health. Known as a neurotoxin, it can have a detrimental affect on the body’s central nervous system. If you have been exposed to mercury and have fallen ill because of it, we may be able to help you make a mercury poisoning claim for compensation.

Poisoning can occur when a person has not been appropriately protected from it. When working in close proximity with the substance, protective clothing should be worn. Mercury can have an affect from breathing it in vapour form, or coming in contact with the skin. How severe the poisoning is will usually depend on the type of contact that has occurred.

Symptoms of Mercury Poisoning

A number of side affects can occur when someone has been affected by mercury poisoning. Long term (chronic) symptoms include:

  • Gum and Mouth Inflammation
  • Kidney Damage
  • Mood Swings and Personality Changes
  • Muscle Tremors and Spasms

Shorter term but more severe exposure (acute) affects can include:

  • Bloody Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Shortness of breath
  • Vomiting

If you have believe you have been exposed to mercury and have suffered from any different symptoms to those mentioned here, please get in contact with us for free, impartial claims advice.

In the most extreme cases, heavy exposure to mercury can result in death. Therefore if you believe you may have mercury poisoning it is vital to be checked out by a medical professional who will be able to give you appropriate medication and will be able to run tests on to exactly whether or not it is exposure that has made you ill. They will also be able to keep a record of your symptoms which is beneficial to any mercury poisoning claim you may make in the future.

Making a Mercury Poisoning Claim for Compensation

If you have been exposed to mercury at your workplace it would suggest that your employer has been negligent into providing appropriate training and health and safety advice to protect you from it. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988 (COSHH) a detailed steps to designed to protect employees from the risks of mercury poisoning.

Fortunately the use of mercury is being reduced within the workplace as alternative substances become more widely used. However, this does not stop accidents from happening where it is still used. Making a mercury poisoning claim for compensation can help with any financial losses you may encounter, including missed time from work, as well as paying for damages for the pain and suffering you and your family may go through as a result.

For more information about making a mercury poisoning claim for compensation contact us today. Call Injuries Direct on 0800 2800 979 or fill out our Contact form.

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