£10k awarded to man for irritant dermatitis from work

A 58-year-old motor mechanic was awarded £10,300 in compensation after developing irritant dermatitis on his hands due to exposure to a chemical at work. The chemical caused inflammation within hours, which was later diagnosed by his doctor as irritant dermatitis. Though the initial inflammation subsided, the claimant was left with eczema, which intermittently flared up, significantly affecting his work and social life.

The eczema was treatable with steroid creams and moisturizers but took 10 months to settle before he could return to work. Upon his return, the claimant had to wear gloves, which hampered his ability to perform intricate tasks. Due to concerns about exacerbating his condition, he stopped engaging in hobbies like motorboat and car maintenance and DIY.

At Winchester County Court, he was awarded £7,000 in general damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity, bringing his total compensation to £10,300. At the time of the hearing, the claimant was 60 years old.

See also:

Work accident compensation claims

Hazardous substances compensation claims

Personal injury solicitors in Winchester

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Author:
Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher

About the author

Gaynor Haliday is an experienced legal researcher and published author. She has had numerous articles published in the press and is a legal industry commentator.