Smoke inhalation and toxic fumes injury compensation claims

According to some sources, between 50 and 80 percent of fatalities from fires are not as a result of burns, but as a result of smoke inhalation. Smoke from a fire is a mixture of hot gases and particles. The toxins in smoke affect the ability of the lungs to absorb oxygen, which can cause someone who breathes in smoke to lose consciousness very quickly. Even if a person exposed to smoke does not lose consciousness, the effects of the highly toxic chemicals on their body can be very severe, leading to an increased risk of infections and conditions such as pneumonia.

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When accidents happen and someone is to blame, Camps Solicitors are here to help you. We can recover the compensation you deserve for any injuries caused by smoke inhalation or by other toxic fumes. Every year we recover millions of pounds of compensation for our clients we have the experience and expertise to get you the maximum possible compensation for your accident claim.

Lung injury claims - compensation amounts

• Breathing difficulties (short of disabling breathlessness) requiring fairly frequent use of an inhaler; where there is inability to tolerate a smoky environment and an uncertain prognosis but already significant effect on social and working life.
  Up to £35,000
• Bronchitis and wheezing not causing serious symptoms; little or no serious or permanent effect on working or social life; varying levels of anxiety about the future.
  Up to £20,000
• Temporary aggravation of bronchitis or other chest problems resolving within a very few months.
  Up to £3,450

Lung injuries can be caused by a variety of chemical toxins and irritants not only smoke. Many chemicals used in industry can be harmful to health, if they are used in areas that are not properly ventilated or instructions for use are not followed.

Toxic Fumes Inhalation Injuries

Even everyday cleaning products can release fumes that can irritate the eyes and throat as well as making breathing difficult. Products such as domestic bleach can release chlorine gas, which can cause choking and vomiting if inhaled. Other cleaning products you might be exposed to in an office environment or in a public place might pose a similar risk of injury if you breathe in any fumes.

If you are exposed to fumes from any hazardous chemicals or cleaning products for long enough and in a strong enough concentration, then there is a chance that you may be left with permanent inhalation injuries. When someone else is to blame for your smoke inhalation or toxic fumes injuries, then a personal injury lawyer can help you to get the lung injury claim you deserve to help you get on with your life. At Camps our respiratory injury lawyers have helped dozens of people who have suffered inhalation injuries from smoke or fumes people like Mrs Robson, a client of ours who was injured by fumes given off by a common cleaning product.

Exposure to asbestos dust has been a common cause of lung injuries. For more information about asbestos-exposure injuries and asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, our asbestos compensation guide can be viewed here.