Chemical Exposure.
Let our Personal Injury Lawyers support you after an accident involving chemicals.
We understand how frightening and overwhelming a chemical injury can be.
Chemical injuries can cause physical pain and deep emotional distress. In some cases, the effects may not be immediately obvious, developing slowly over time and leaving people uncertain about where to turn or what their rights might be.
At Lanyon Bowdler, we understand the fears that come following a chemical injury. Immediate health concerns, your ability to work and ability to live independently will all be at the forefront of your mind. While we can not change what you have been through, if your injury was caused by inadequate safety measures, poor training, or a failure to provide proper protective equipment, we will support your journey towards justice.
Our accident at work solicitors are highly experienced in bringing Chemical Injury Claims, offering full support to you every step of the way. We will listen to your story, take the time to walk you through your options, and guide you through the process in respectful and transparent way, focused on your recovery.
When your health has been compromised through no fault of your own, you deserve to be heard.
A chemical exposure injury can occur when you come into contact with a hazardous substance, either by ingestion, inhalation, eye contact, or skin contact, in a large one-off quantity, or small amounts over a prolonged period. Some of the most common irritants include acids, solvents, pesticides, and heavy metals, and the severity of a chemical injury can vary as different people react to chemicals in different ways.
Exposure to chemicals most commonly occurs in the workplace, but it can also happen in the home, for example when using cleaning products, solvents, or paints. It is also possible for people to be exposed to harmful chemicals in the environment, for example by consuming contaminated water or being exposed to air pollution.
Some of the industries most at risk of chemical exposure injuries, and the type of chemicals used, include:
This list isn’t exhaustive, and if you currently work in a job that involves regular exposure to chemicals, or if you have worked in such a role previously, and you have developed an illness or injury as a result of chemical exposure, please get in touch. Our specialist team of personal injury solicitors have the experience and expertise to ensure you are fully compensated for the suffering you have endured, whilst helping you on your road to recovery.
Lanyon Bowdler is a specialist firm of Personal Injury Solicitors with years of experience supporting clients in work injury claims, including those involving crushing. Our expertise in this field is recognised by national organisations, peers, and clients across the UK.
The Personal Injury Team is recognised in Tier 2 for the West Midlands in the 2026 edition of Legal 500, which states: “The personal injury team excels in handling brain and spinal injury cases, and is led by Dawn Humphries, who is based in Shrewsbury. Telford-based Debbie Humphries often assists with cases involving life-changing injuries arising as a result of road traffic accidents, in addition to employer and occupier’s liability claims. In Hereford, Phillip Roberts is an experienced litigator and specialises in employer liability cases, including agricultural and HGV matters.”
The 2025 of Legal 500 includes the following work highlights:
Represented claimant in PI claim against a well-known sporting activities franchise, where claimant sustained a C5 fracture of the neck rendering him tetraplegic, resulting in a claim estimated to be worth over £10m.
Represented claimant in PI claim against employer, having sustained fractures to L2, 3, 4 and 5 after falling from a roof. Contentious evidence in respect of quantum led to negotiations which successfully secured a £500,000 settlement for the client.
Represented claimant via their litigation friend in a PI claim against a defendant driver, successfully negotiating a settlement of £2.9m ahead of a liability trial.
Chambers UK 2026 rank the department in Band 1 in the Midlands and states, “Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors is a leading Shropshire firm advising on an extensive breadth of personal injury cases, including high-value RTA and accident-at-work claims. The firm is particularly experienced in acting for clients with spinal and cerebral injuries. The team is skilled in handling military cases and accidents abroad. It also works alongside clinical negligence and Court of Protection teams to fully support clients.”
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“Lanyon Bowdler are collaborative. They have a common-sense approach to cases and an understanding of the need to keep good working relationships.”
Dawn Humphries is a well-regarded litigator and head of the personal injury department. She handles a wide range of orthopaedic and spinal injury claims. She is active in an array of personal injury cases, including those relating to workplace accidents and RTAs.
“I love working with Dawn. She is caring and supportive, and she has a great approach to dealing with clients.”
“Dawn Humphries leads the personal injury department with an air of calm and grace. It makes for a very reassuring environment for people in her team.”
“Dawn is very good. She’s very experienced and very switched on.”
Debbie Humphries is highlighted for her experience in handling a full range of severe injury matters, including motor incidents and accidents at work. She also acts in occupier’s liability cases.
“I can’t rate Debbie highly enough. She was always on hand for questions, support and reassurance.”
“She is amazing, and I would have no problem with passing her number on.”
“Debbie is involved in top-quality personal injury work at the highest value. She’s unflappable and very reassuring. She has a lovely manner with clients.”
“Debbie Humphries is excellent – down to earth, committed and efficient. She is very good with clients.”
The type of chemical exposure injury you suffer will typically depend on the type of chemical to which you were exposed, what part of your body was exposed, and your sensitivity to that particular chemical. Some of the most common types of chemical exposure injuries include:
The symptoms of a chemical exposure injury will typically vary depending on the type of chemical that you were exposed to, and the way in which you were exposed. For example, ingesting a hazardous chemical will cause your body to exhibit different symptoms than if that same chemical is inhaled or spilled onto the skin.
Some of the common signs and symptoms associated with chemical exposure injuries include:
If you experience any of these symptoms, or any other worrying signs, after being exposed to a hazardous chemical, it is important to seek medical help as soon as possible. If your injury was caused due to somebody else’s negligence, we can help you to seek compensation once your treatment is underway and you’re feeling well enough to cope with the legal case.
Some chemical injuries may heal fully, allowing the individual to move on with their lives relatively unscathed. However, some injuries caused by exposure to chemicals can have long lasting effects and can lead to the individual developing an illness or condition ranging from mild to severe and life changing.
Some of the potential long-term complications that can arise from a chemical exposure injury include:
Sometimes a chemical injury may seem superficial at first, but the problems listed above can develop many months or even years after your initial accident. For example, lung disease can take a long time to develop after being exposed to whichever chemical caused it. In fact, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) there are approximately 12000 deaths from lung disease each year which are linked to past exposure to a chemical at work.
There are a wide range of chemicals used across a variety of different industries in the UK, but some of the ones most commonly associated with a risk of chemical exposure injuries include:
This list is not exhaustive, and there are many other chemicals that you may be exposed to depending on the industry in which you work and the type of job that you do.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 your employer has a legal obligation to protect you from harm in the workplace as far as is reasonably possible. When your line of work involves the use of hazardous chemicals, your employer must also ensure that all employees are informed of all potential hazards, what the workplace exposure limit is, and the results of any exposure monitoring that is carried out on site. Your employer should also ensure that all employees are fully trained in the accident and emergency protocols of the workplace.
Workplaces that handle hazardous substances must also adhere to the legislation set out in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH). This involves your employer carrying out a risk assessment to ensure that all potential risks are identified, and actions are taken to minimise the chances of harm occurring. One of the key ways to minimise the potential harm that can be caused by chemical exposure is to provide employees with appropriate PPE, including overalls, gloves, goggles, protective footwear, goggles, face protection, hazmat suits, and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
Your employer owes you a duty of care to ensure that the PPE and RPE with which you are provided is appropriate for the job. For example, if you are working with a chemical in liquid form, fabric gloves won’t be adequate as they are porous, therefore neoprene gloves are much more suitable. If your employer has failed in their duty of care, and you have either been provided with inadequate PPE, or no PPE at all, and you have sustained a chemical injury as a result, we can help you to claim the compensation you deserve.
Phillip Roberts handled my claim in a professional and knowledgable way and I would like to thank him very much for all the work he has done for me.
After my experience using LB 15 years ago and being very impressed I had no hesitation in using them again on a totally different matter and I was not disappointed. Excellent service once again with a successful secondary victim claim.
First Class experience from start to finish with this company.
One hundred percent happy with my claim and the outcome my solicitor was brilliant all through my case.
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I was injured in a terrible accident whilst working on a farm, I was left with extensive injuries to my arm which impacted all aspects of my life including my ability to go back to work. Once I had instructed Lanyon Bowdler they instructed medical experts who were able to recommend rehabilitation for me which was arranged, and this meant that I could go back to work and start living independently again. They secured compensation of £45,000 and gave me all the advice and support I needed to accept the offer made.
After a horrible road traffic accident I was left with minimal physical injuries but a significant psychological injury which affected all aspects of my life including my ability to go back to work. Lanyon Bowdler handled my claim whilst also securing crucial rehabilitation for me. They secured £85,000 in compensation for me just after a year after my accident.
After a serious motorbike accident in which my Dad sustained significant head and life changing injuries I instructed Lanyon Bowdler to assist me with making a claim on his behalf. As part of his claim they ensured that he received an appropriate care package to support him in living independently and access to appropriate rehabilitation. They secured for him a settlement of £3.1m together with PPOs for his care and case management for the rest of his life which means that all of his needs can be met.
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I am very happy with the services. Excellent communication and knowledge. Very professional. Everything was well explained and there was nothing hidden. Highly recommended.
Used Lanyon Bowdler for a personal injury claim regarding a trip in a supermarket. I found the service very helpful and would use again.
From the first contact, the team at Lanyon Bowdler gave a fast & efficient service. They were very friendly & gave me the confidence that I had found the right solicitors. The advice given & the fast responses were beyond my expectations. The matter was resolved in no time at all.
It is a pleasure to act as a case manager for clients represented by the personal injury team at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors. Lanyon Bowdler PI team are proactive and truly client centred. They understand the clients they represent and work tirelessly to achieve the best they can for them. Through collaborative working we have been able to achieve the best outcomes possible for our clients.
As a case manager I work closely with litigation teams to ensure our clients get the expertise, support and care they need to bring them back to as close to their life pre-injury as possible. This is very often not an easy journey, and balancing the desires of the client to live their best life with collating and presenting the facts of how that life is altered, can be very challenging. Having worked alongside Lanyon Bowdler’s team for many years, I have noted it is always easier to strike this balance, when they are involved.
Having worked with a succession of personal injury specialists at Lanyon Bowdler over the years, I have seen at first hand the top-flight legal expertise that they bring to every case and the commitment to obtaining the absolutely best result for every client. Equally importantly, I am struck by the compassion, empathy and humanity with which every client is treated. They go above and beyond to ensure their clients receive the very best representation.
The team at Lanyon Bowdler show an exceptional knowledge and understanding of their client’s needs, not just in terms of the claim that they lead, but also the emotional and personal experiences that they will have on that journey.
Lanyon Bowdler provide seamless ongoing emotional support, information and guidance to their clients over what may be many years of a PI claim. This significantly helps mitigate the “stress” of a claim for their clients, and in my medicolegal experience puts them way ahead of other legal firms.
Contacted Lanyon Bowdler six months after an injury at work. They offered me several of their services, including no win no fee which I ended up choosing. The solicitor was extremely helpful, was always keeping me updated when there was news and answered promptly when asked for any updates or when I asked any questions. I was very happy with the final settlement and the advice I received proved to be the best for my case. I felt like the extra bit of care was extended to give me a good idea of the options I had to choose from which really helped to inform any decision.
From my initial approach to the final positive outcome I felt my solicitor was expending all his energy to win the case. I was kept informed throughout and was given straightforward advice on how to proceed. The end result was an acceptable outcome and the pay-out was prompt.
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I couldn’t be happier with the service I have received over the past six years. I would highly recommend Lanyon Bowdler for legal requirements.
Since dealing with Lanyon Bowdler they have been diligent, efficient and at all times very helpful along with being structured in dealing with matters, fees and clarity on all levels. Thank you.
I was clearly informed of progress step by step. The service you provided was very good.
All work carried out effectively and efficiently.
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From start to finish we had excellent service. Friendly, approachable and professional.
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Whenever I have had need to contact Lanyon Bowdler I have always received a fast, concise and friendly response.
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Great Service; Lanyon Bowdler were excellent from the outset. Straightforward and easy process. I just sat back and waited.
Everything has been professional, efficient and courteous throughout and we are very pleased, both with the service and with the eventual outcome of our case. Everything was first class and exceeded our expectations. Thank you again for providing such splendid service. It is really appreciated.
If you are experiencing any of these problems or conditions and you were involved in a chemical accident, or exposed to hazardous chemicals over a period of time, you may be able to claim compensation.
Even if the initial incident occurred many years ago, the statute of limitations can begin from the date at which you become aware that your current state of health is related to your past exposure to chemicals.
If you are unsure as to whether or not you have a valid claim, please do get in touch and our experienced and friendly Personal Injury Lawyers will be happy to offer advice and guidance.
Our team contains some of the leading Chemical Exposure Solicitors, eager to work on your behalf. You can visit one of the many Lanyon Bowdler offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, Telford, and Conwy in North Wales.
We are one of the most recognised firms of solicitors in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Mid and North Wales, synonymous with excellence. As a leading law firm, we regularly act for clients on Chemical Injury Claims in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Worcester and all across the midlands. We can represent you wherever you live in England or Wales.
We are able to offer a wide range of pricing options including fixed fees and service level guarantees.
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