Personal injury caused by hazardous substances, now what?

Working with hazardous toxic substances such as chlorine, metal fumes, ammonia, acids, asbestos, benzene and turpentine is not without risk and has a huge impact with risk of personal injury. Every year, over a million workers are at risk of injury and/or damage from toxic substances. A characteristic of the risks of these substances is that they are not always immediately visible or noticeable. Damage caused by exposure to these hazardous substances can sometimes only manifest years later.  

Have you been injured and want to know if and how you are entitled to hazardous materials compensation? ArbeidsletselAdvocaten will help you if you want to hold your employer liable.

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Health damage hazardous substances

As an employee, you have certain rights regarding safe and healthy work. For instance, an employer is obliged to inform you of the possible risks at your work. Furthermore, your employer is obliged to limit the risks and reduce the likelihood of health damage caused by toxic substances minimise. Consider giving personal aids and safety materials.

Health damage can include disorders of your lungs or airways such as: occupational asthma, dust lung, tuberculosis, respiratory allergy, mesothelioma and cancer of the lungs, throat or nose. But nervous system disorders can also be a consequence of working with hazardous substances.

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Impact

Consider the painter's disease: also known as injury CTE. CTE is a brain disorder caused by prolonged inhalation of aggressive solvents. Injuries like CTE are caused by fumes from ammonia, benzene, lacquer, turpentine or glue, among others. If you experience symptoms that fit with injuries like CTE, you may be eligible for compensation CTE. But Parkinson's disease and Peripheral Neuropathy, or impairment of the nerves in the hands, arms, feet and legs, can also be a result. Also consider disorders of the reproductive organs or skin arise.

Holding your employer liable

Is your employer not taking the right measures for a safe and healthy working environment? Or have you suffered injuries due to hazardous substances? Together with you, we will check whether you are entitled to compensation for hazardous substances. This is because your employer is obliged to fulfil its duty of care. Is it demonstrable that this is not the case? Then your employer can be held liable. The compensation to which you are entitled depends on the occupational disease who is playing there.

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We are a team of personal injury lawyers in the heart of North Brabant. Our experienced specialists assist victims. Our lawyers understand that in addition to physical damage, an accident also has an emotional and financial impact. We therefore offer personal and professional support, straight from the heart. Our office is located in Tilburg. But for all North Brabant victims, we are also happy to come to your home. With us by your side, you will get the help you need to get your personal injury compensation justly compensated.

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