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Tetrachloroethylene is also known as TCE, perchloroethylene, PCE, trichloroethylene or trike. It is a powerful solvent and is widely used in the dry-cleaning of fabrics and as a metal degreaser.
Tetrachloroethylene is very harmful if vapours from it are inhaled and it can cause many symptoms ranging from headaches, dizziness and nausea to organ damage, motor problems or even death. It is also dangerous if it comes into contact with the skin and can cause severe skin irritation or dermatitis.
If you suspect that you may have been exposed to trike, you should seek medical advice immediately. Simple tests will be able to establish if you have been affected by the tetrachloroethylene at all.
A person may be exposed to trike 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 tetrachloroethylene at work or in the environment, then they may be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim.
If you or anyone you know has developed an illness as a result of an exposure to trike, 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.