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Typically, claims for pesticide related illness are made by workers from the agricultural sector who have suffered pesticide exposure during the harvest season, whether in the process of the harvesting of crops or during the packing of crops.
However, these are not the only group of workers at risk of pesticide poisoning. Textile workers are known to suffer occasional exposure and those in other industrial settings, such as factories, may also be at risk of exposure to rat killers, slug pellets, ant killers and weed killers.
Furthermore, those living close to farms may also be exposed in their own homes in cases where farms do not properly manage crop spraying and surrounding properties become contaminated.
Pesticides can be absorbed by the body through skin contact, inhalation or ingestion.
The symptoms of pesticide poisoning
Pesticide poisoning can present a wide variety of symptoms, depending on both the type of pesticide that a person is exposed to and the length and intensity of exposure.
For example, insecticide pesticides may cause dermatological problems, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, breathing difficulties and vomiting.
In some cases, pesticide poisoning may result in marked psychological changes, seizures and heart palpitations.
In the most extreme cases, usually caused by long-term exposure, those affected can fall into a coma, develop cancer or even suffer sudden death. The effects of pesticide poisoning can also result in the offspring of exposed people being born with birth defects.
Treating pesticide poisoning
The treatment of pesticide poisoning depends very much on the pesticide in question and the level of exposure suffered. Sometimes treatment can prove successful. In other cases it may not be possible to improve prognosis.
Cost free claims for pesticide related illness
In the event you or a close family member is diagnosed with a pesticide related poisoning, it is worth considering whether this was attributable to workplace conditions for which an employer can be held accountable.
Here at YouClaim, we specialise in helping claimants claim compensation for industrial and workplace illnesses.
We have team comprised of some of the UK's leading personal injury solicitors, all of whom work for the claimant on a completely cost free basis, win or lose.
Furthermore, all work under the strictures of the Law Society body the Solicitors Regulation Authority and all are committed to a transparent, client-first process.
If you would like to find out more about how we represent claims for pesticide related illness and how this may benefit you, call us on 0800 10 757 95, echat or complete an online claim form.
Our legal advisors look forward to helping you.
