Hairdressing injury claim?

arcon5

Completely agree with above poster.... this was an accident, the hair dresser didn't mean to do it and they all helped in ensuring you was okay.

Please don't contribute to this ridiculous compensation culture we are living in! I'm sure at some point in your life you have accidently inflicted pain on somebody? Maybe ran/walked in to somebody in the street? Turned around and accidently hit somebody? Stepped on somebody foot? Pouring hot water which splashed on somebody?
Okay, these all don't inflict serios injury (in most cases), but the point is accidents happen!!

If you got a taxi there, had to take time of work ect ect then maybe ask if they would be willing to reimburse you for the expenses? I bet they would be more than willing to!

Other than that, I hope it gets better soon.

geri1965_2

dmg24 wrote: »

I'm really looking forward to the day when the govt makes ambulance chasers like you unlawful! Shameful.

I'm afraid you will have a long wait - the government is actually proposing to increase the figures for injury compensation by 10%.

This is the consumer rights forum not Discussion Time - the OP is asking what her rights are, not for your opinion of the law.

Dave101t

occupational hazard, and to be expected in a place where bleach goes on head. i wouldnt go sticking my goulies in a bee hive then seek compensation if i were stung.

dmg24

geri1965 wrote: »

I'm afraid you will have a long wait - the government is actually proposing to increase the figures for injury compensation by 10%.

This is the consumer rights forum not Discussion Time - the OP is asking what her rights are, not for your opinion of the law.

They are intending to increase payouts for genuine claims based on tort, not tacky ambulance chaser types.

Are you not ashamed of what you do? You in effect work against consumers, as each time a claim is made and premiums go up, the cost gets passed back to the consumer. I think it is disgusting.

dmg24

Dave101t wrote: »

occupational hazard, and to be expected in a place where bleach goes on head. i wouldnt go sticking my goulies in a bee hive then seek compensation if i were stung.

I'm sure geri1965 would take on your case if you did!

geri1965_2

dmg24 wrote: »

They are intending to increase payouts for genuine claims based on tort, not tacky ambulance chaser types.

Are you not ashamed of what you do? You in effect work against consumers, as each time a claim is made and premiums go up, the cost gets passed back to the consumer. I think it is disgusting.

Er, where did I say I was a solicitor?

Optimist

It is irrelevant whether the hairdresser meant to do it. Hydrogen Peroxide is a chemical covered under COSHH regulations and the stuff used in hairdressers is of a higher concentration than the packs that are on sale in supermarkets. Part of the instructions in its use is to keep away from the eyes.

I do not believe it to be unreasonable that some sort of eye protection is used when this chemical is used in close proximity to the eyes.

The question was "Should I persue this further if my eye doesn't improve" My answer is "Yes"

Money_User

geri1965 wrote: »

JSB Guidelines 10th edition.

Guidelines? What are they sponsored by the national accident helpilne? Sounds like it should go in the bin imo!

somethingcorporate

geri1965 wrote: »

Er, where did I say I was a solicitor?

Nowhere, but most of the people that tout for the 'injured' people seeking ambulance chasing lawyers are sales people and not the lawyers themselves

dickydonkin

dmg24 wrote: »

OP, it was an accident, how do you think the hairdresser could have prevented it?

A COSHH/risk assessment to ensure appropriate controls are in place to avoid such an incident.

A safe system of work based on that assesment to avoid such an incident.

Appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision for all staff to avoid such an incident.

Appropriate personal protection for the customer and user to avoid such an incident.

Monitoring and reviewing safety management system to avoid such an incident.

ALL accidents are avoidable and where there is a weak link in any of the above, an accident can occur.

If the hairdresser has neglected to implement any of the above, then they do run the risk of a claim for compensation or indeed a prosecution if a safety failure occurs.

Whether it is an oil refinery or a corner shop hairdressing salon, the above principles still apply.