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Vinyl chloride monomer has been used during the manufacture of PVC for many years now and until the 1960’s no-one knew about the dangers it posed to health. It is now known that vinyl chloride monomer is very harmful and can cause cancer of the liver to develop; therefore, its use is strictly regulated.
Unfortunately the damage caused by vinyl chloride monomers can take a long time to become apparent; therefore people who were exposed to the harmful chemical many years ago are only now becoming aware of their illness and thinking about making personal injury compensation claims.
If you suspect that you may have been exposed to Vinyl Chloride Monomers, you should seek medical advice immediately. Simple tests will be able to establish if you have been affected by the harmful chemicals.
A person may be exposed to vinyl chloride monomers 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 a spillage or 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 1988” or COSHH for short. If a person believes they have been harmed by an exposure to PVC plastic or vinyl chloride monomers at work or in the environment, then they may be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim.
If you or someone you know has developed an illness as a result of exposure to PVC plastic or vinyl chloride monomers, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any 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 compensation claim forms.