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Exposure to mercury can cause hydrargyria also known as mercurialism and can lead to a mercury poisoning claim,
Mercury (Hg) is a heavy metal occurring in several forms and all can have toxic consequences for anyone who has suffered exposure.
Symptoms of mercury poisoning
Typically symptoms will include impairment of vision, hearing and speech; disturbed sensation and a lack of coordination. Each symptom and degree of effect will depend upon which type of mercury toxin, the dose, the length of exposure and method of exposure.
There may be some skin itching, skin discolouration (pink cheeks, fingertips and toes), swelling and desquamation (shedding of skin).
Mercury poisoning can also cause profuse sweating, tachycardia (abnormally fast heartbeat), increased production of saliva, and hypertension (high blood pressure).
How are we exposed to mercury?
The most significant source of mercury poisoning in humans has been the consumption of contaminated fish, but human-generated sources such as coal plants can emit atmospheric mercury at toxic levels.
In industrial environments, gold production, non-ferrous metal production, cement production, waste disposal, human crematoria, caustic soda production, pig iron and steel production, battery production and biomass burning can all cause sources of mercury exposure.
Mercury and organomercury compounds are easily absorbed through the skin, so workers who are likely to be exposed should have adequate protective clothing to keep the substance away from their bare skin. Employees who work with mercury compounds in chemical laboratories, hospitals, dental surgeries and factories which make fluorescent light bulbs, batteries and explosives are especially likely to be exposed if they do not have proper training, protective clothing and full risk assessments supplied by their employers.
Making a mercury poisoning claim with the personal injury experts at YouClaim
If you or a loved one have been affected by mercury poisoning, either at work or through environmental pollution, you may be eligible to make a personal injury compensation claim with the no win, no fee lawyers at YouClaim.
The panel of compensation solicitors at YouClaim work throughout the country under the strict governance of the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, a branch of the Law Society, which guarantees professionalism and the highest standards of practise possible.
Our no win, no fee promise guarantees you peace of mind in the form of our assurance that you will not be charged any legal costs fees or disbursement, whether the case is won or lost.
Call us today to see if we can help you make a mercury compensation claim which could help fund your rehabilitation and compensate you for any pain, suffering and loss of earnings.
You can also commence your claim by filling in an online claim form and we will call you back at a time to suit you, or by having a real time e-chat with one of our friendly legal advisors.
