Category: Hairdressing Accidents

What sort of hairdressing accidents could cause hair loss?

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Hannah Fletcher - Accidents in Public, Beauty Claims, Blog, Cosmetic Claims, Covid-19, Hairdressing Accidents, Personal Injury Claims, Uncategorised

Throughout the pandemic, hair disasters have been a common theme. As hair salons have been closed, it’s very likely that you have tried to cut your own hair, making some very awkward styles in the process. It was a relief when hair salons re-opened around the UK and you were able to have your hair cut by a professional. However, despite the fact that restrictions have been eased, it’s important that you do your best to remain safe when you go to any type of salon. The salon should be enforcing safety policies to ensure their clients do not suffer from a personal injury. One of the most common hairdressing injuries that can occur is hair loss. The last person who should be causing this type of injury is your hairdresser. If they do cause an injury, you could make a hairdressing accidents claim.

Learn more about how Gowing Law Solicitors can help you with your hairdressing accidents claim by contacting our law firm on 0800 041 8350 or by using our website below:

Personal Injury Claims: What do I need to know?

Before we jump into hair loss accidents, let’s take a moment to talk about personal injuries in general and what you should expect at a salon right now. Personal injury claims can protect you if you end up getting hurt in a public environment due to someone else’s negligence. Unfortunately, you can only make a personal injury claim if there was someone else to blame for the accident.

Most accidents in public environments occur in shops, salons, parks and even on pavements. The reason you can claim compensation for a personal injury is due to “duty of care.” When someone is in charge of a certain environment, be it a shop or restaurant, they owe their customers and clients this care. It means they have a legal duty to keep the customer safe and to ensure that the environment is secure enough to be visited. Unfortunately, even in the safest environment, mistakes can happen and these lead to injuries. That is why most businesses will require public liability insurance to help with a compensation pay-out.

Pay-outs and Compensation

Speaking of compensation, this is what you will receive to help you “recover” from your accident. Of course, this is not literally speaking. You will need rest and medication to do that. However, if you need to take time off your job or pay for recovery treatments, the compensation will be there to help. You can also use the compensation if you are experiencing financial difficulties, such as a lack of wage or paying rent or to buy groceries. As long as the compensation is helping you survive during this difficult time, you can use it any way that you like.

The amount of compensation you receive for any type of personal injury claim will depend on the extent of your injuries. Personal injuries are grouped into general damages, such as your physical injuries, and your special damages.

If you are going to make a personal injury, make sure to tell your solicitor if you suffer from any of the special damages below. This can influence the amount of compensation you could be owed.

Hairdressing Accidents & Covid-19: What is going to be different about my appointment?

In order to keep you safe during the pandemic, it is important to follow all of the safety regulations to make sure that you do not catch or transfer the virus. When you enter the salon, make sure to wear your mask at all times and have hand gel to ensure you are secure against potentially dirty surfaces. The hair salon may also have a bottle of hand sanitizer that you can use if you are worried about transferring germs.

Here are some additional ways your hairdresser will do their best to keep you safe during the pandemic:

One of the major questions you may be asking yourself is whether or not you could claim compensation for catching Covid-19 in a salon. This is where things can get a little complicated. Theoretically, you could make a compensation claim. But it would be extremely complicated. You would have to prove that the salon’s negligence was the main reason why you caught Covid-19 in the first place. For instance, if you worked in a salon and a fellow employee had Covid-19, it is likely that you will also catch Covid-19. You will need evidence to back up your claim. Honestly, we would not recommend making a personal injury claim for Covid-19 unless you are completely sure you can prove it. Speak a solicitor to find out more information.

How could my hairdresser act negligently and cause an accident?

Now that we have spoken about the basics of personal injury claims in general, let’s move on to hairdressing accidents. As we said before, no matter what type of public environment it is, the person in charge of it is responsible for your safe. This is the same for a hairdressing salon. The hairdressers and managers owe you a “duty of care.” That means they need to make sure they do not act negligently and cause you to get hurt.

Accidents can occur through a wide range of different acts of negligence. This can include:

Letting an untrained hairdresser cut your hair
Not providing information about the risks of your haircut
Failing to provide an allergy test
Leaving the floor or store messy or unclean
Having an aggressive employee or client attack you
Using faulty equipment during your appointment

Of course, these are only a few examples of how you could have got hurt due to the negligence of your hairdresser. Each of these acts can cause serious damages, including hair loss. However, you could also suffer from chemical burns, heat burns, allergic reactions and dye malfunctions or electrical shocks. Whether you have suffered from a life changing injury, or a smaller injury, a solicitor from Gowing Law can help you claim compensation for the damages you have suffered.

Why would I suffer from hair loss in a hairdresser’s salon?

Unfortunately, hair loss does tend to be one of the most common accidents that happens within a salon. Even if it was just an accident, the consequences can lead to you feeling embarrassed and may even force you to trim more of your hair to deal with the effects of the negligence.

You could end up experiencing hair loss if your hairdresser:

Uses bleach that causes your hair to dry out, knot or fall out
Causes irritation with hair dye or products that forces them to cut your hair
Cuts your hair too short or incorrectly so that you are forced to cut it later
Burns your hair with the straighteners or hair dryer
Uses perming products incorrectly
Using an electric razor to cut your hair too short

Of course, there are other ways that you could suffer from hair loss due to the negligence of your hairdresser. No matter what sort of injury you have suffered from, it’s important that you speak to your solicitor about your damages as quickly as possible. The sooner you receive help, the more likely it is that you will receive support to help you claim compensation.

The impact of hair loss

Hair loss can affect people in different ways. Some people may not mind if their hair looks a bit odd for a while, but others may feel embarrassed about their hair style. You may feel worried about what other people will think of your hair, and whether or not they will take you seriously. In some cases, there are times when people use wigs, hats or scarves to disguise the damage when they are out in public.

Whether you feel angry or sad, these can be classified as emotional damages. Your appearance can affect your mental health and you may find that you stay home more often to avoid public gaze. Additional emotional damages can include anxiety and depression. Your solicitor can put you in contact with mental health specialists if you have suffered from trauma due to your injury. Feel free to ask them anything about any types of damages you have suffered. They would be more than happy to help.

What should I do if I am hurt in a hair salon?

When you are involved in any type of hairdressing accident, try not to panic. Your first thought should be to alert a member of staff in the salon that you have been hurt. They can write down the accident in the work accident book. This can be used as evidence later on for your claim. You should then seek out medical aid as quickly as possible. There may be a staff member who knows first aid or they can phone an ambulance for you. In the meantime, if you are able to collect evidence, we would highly recommend that you do so. This can be used to build up your case. You evidence can include the following:

Once you have collected your evidence and have seen a medical specialist about your injury, you need to speak to a lawyer as soon as possible about hairdressing accidents claims. They can help you organize your evidence and speak to the responsible party on your behalf. This includes negotiating a settlement agreement and making sure that you get the compensation that you deserve. In most cases, the responsible party will be happy to accept the settlement agreement. Just keep in mind, if things do end up getting complicated, you may find that your case may have to go to court. However, in the grand scheme of things, this tends to be very unlikely.

Having a lawyer on your side is the perfect way to ensure that your case is handled swiftly and effectively. They can sort out any complicated paperwork and ensure that your claim remains on track. If there are any delays, they will let you know as quickly as possible. This includes any problems that happen due to the pandemic or delays within the UK court system.

Speak to Gowing Law Solicitors about hairdressing accidents claims

Here at Gowing Law Solicitors, we are determined to help our clients with their hairdressing accidents claims. We understand that it can be traumatic to experience a problem with your hair. Your looks are important to you and you may feel embarrassed to go out if you feel unhappy about your appearance. That’s why our solicitors will be there to support you throughout your case. They can offer you free advice and consultations to get you started. If you are happy to move forward with your case, our solicitors will be here to support you on a “no win-no fee” basis. That means you will always come out on top. This is due to the fact that you will never need to pay any hidden fees.

Contact Gowing Law Solicitors by calling 0800 041 8350, emailing info@gowinglaw.co.uk or by using our claim’s checker. One of our specialists will then be in touch to speak to you about your claim. Feel free to ask them any questions you may have.

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Hairdressing Claims: Keeping safe during the lockdown easing

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Hannah Fletcher - Accidents in Public, Blog, Covid-19, Hairdressing Accidents, Uncategorised

Now that the lockdown is easing down, you may be considering trying to capture a little bit of normality for yourself. After being in lockdown for over a year, it is nice to be able to go back out to restaurants, pubs and enjoy treatments from salons. One of the things you may be looking forward to the most is a visit to the hairdressers. It’s understandable. Terrible lockdown haircuts have become a thing. So, it may be time for you to enjoy a new look with the help of a professional. There will be some new rules in place when you visit a hairdressers to help you keep safe and the R level down. Unfortunately, even in the safest environments, accidents can still happen. If you do end up getting hurt during a trim, you should consider looking into Hairdressing Claims.

Here at Gowing Law Solicitors, we understand that it can be frustrating to get hurt at a hairdressers. Even if you have been a customer of your hairdresser for years, things can go wrong. If you are thinking about making a hairdressing claim, feel free to get in contact with Gowing Law for help. You can call us on 0800 041 8350 or click the button below to visit our website:

What has changed due to lockdown?

It’s wonderful news that lockdown has started to ease down! We have got through the worst of the pandemic and are slowly moving back to a new way of normal. Right now, Gowing Law is trying to help businesses all over the UK with their business interruption claims so they can continue trading now that the shops are re-opening. However, we also want to make sure that all of our clients are taking precautions when they visit public venues. One of the most popular places that are going to be visited are hairdressing salons. After all, no one wants to live with a lockdown haircut in the long term. There’s nothing wrong with visiting your local hairdressers, but keep in mind that there are going to be some social-distancing measures in place in order to keep you safe. Make sure to adhere them! These measures include:

Wearing a facemask when you’re in the salon
Sitting between screens to avoid contact with other customers
Only going into the salon for a select appointment
Using hand sanitizer regularly
Take time to use the NHS tracker to make sure the salon can put you on the track and trace
Submit to a Covid-19 temperature test and symptoms check
Follow the one-way system
Try avoid using the public toilet in the salon unless you’re desperate

If you feel concerned about the social-distancing policies in your local salon, you should let the salon owner know about them. That way they can make adjustments to keep you and their other customers safe. If you own a salon yourself, make sure to read up on government advice before you open to ensure you know what precautions you need to put in place to help customers feel safe.

What sort of hairdressing accidents could happen?

Now that we have discussed the current lockdown, and what you should do when you socially-distance in a salon, let’s have a small chat about the accidents that can go on in a hair salon. The owner of the salon has a responsibility to ensure that their customers are completely safe. This is known as a “duty of care”. Of course, not all accidents can be avoided by the owner. However, they need to take as many precautions as possible to ensure that no one gets hurt. If they do not take precautions then they could be guilty of negligence and be liable for any damages that you or their employees suffer.

Some of the most common types of hairdressing accidents include:

Of course, there are additional ways that you could get injured in an accident at a hairdressing salon. There is a chance that you could be hurt in an altercation with either an employee or a customer. If you have suffered from criminal injuries, these will need to be reported to the police as quickly as possible. That way no one else can get hurt.

What sort of evidence do I need if I am thinking about Hairdressing Claims?

One of the most important things that you are going to need for hairdressing claims is evidence. Your evidence is there to back you up about the type of damages that you have experienced. That way you can ask for a higher amount of compensation in return. The most common type of damages are physical damages, aka. Your physical injuries. However, you can also claim for emotional damages, financial damages and technology damages. In order to prove that you need to be compensated for these losses, it’s time to consider collecting the following evidence:

Photographs
Videos/CCTV
Witness Statements
Workplace Accident Book
Financial Receipts
Medical Records
Police Records
Diary Entries
Communication with third parties.

Make sure to keep safe whilst you check for evidence. If you have been seriously hurt and have suffered from serious injuries, you should focus on getting medical treatment as soon as possible. You also will want to make sure that you are still socially distancing whilst you are collecting your evidence. Your solicitor can provide you advice on how to get started, so make sure to get in contact with them as quickly as possible.

How long do I have to make Hairdressing Claims?

Honestly, you will have around 3 years from the time you got hurt in your salon. It will take time for your solicitor to build a case, therefore we would highly recommend that you get in contact about your claim as soon as possible. That way your lawyer can take their time to speak to the parties involved in order to get started on making a settlement agreement. If the case is complicated, you may have to go to court, but this is unlikely. However, if this does happen, it may take a while to get a court date. That’s why we would highly recommend that you get in touch with a law firm as fast as possible to get started.

Gowing Law Solicitors can help with Hairdressing Claims

Here at Gowing Law Solicitors, we are proud that we can help clients all over the UK with their hairdressing claims. Our law firm can provide free advice and consultations for our clients. If you want to move further with our solicitors, they can offer their services on a “no win-no fee” basis. That means you will always come out on top as you will never need to pay any hidden fees

Contact us today by calling 0800 041 8350, emailing info@gowinglaw.co.uk or by using our claim’s checker. A specialist will then be in contact to help you get started on your claim.

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Hairdressing Compensation: What accidents can I claim for?

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Hannah Fletcher - Blog, Cosmetic Claims, Hairdressing Accidents, Uncategorised

Hairdressing compensation can protect you against the most severe of beauty accidents. Usually, when we head off to have a new haircut, we go with the expectation that we are going to come out with a look that represents who we are. The last thing we expect is to suffer an injury due to the negligence of the hairdresser or perhaps an unmarked hazard in the salon itself. After the UK lockdown hairdresser studios have now taken extra care to implement new social distancing regulations that can protect both staff members and clients. However, even in the safest salon environments, accidents can still happen. That’s why you need to be prepared for the worst. This is where Gowing Law can step in to make sure that you get the compensation that you need to recover.

We are an extremely experienced law firm in Manchester and come across a range of hairdressing injuries that entitle claimants to receive compensation. This is why we are going to discuss the most common hairdressing accidents today. Let us know about your own experiences and we can let you know if we can help you claim compensation.

What could make me eligible for claiming hairdressing compensation?

Before we dive into the types of accidents that could happen in a hairdressing salon, let’s have a quick discussion about compensation claims in general. Whether you are looking for beauty treatment compensation or have suffered from damages to your hair, the main thing you need to prove is that it was not your fault. In the legal world, this is known as “liability”. If you are liable for an accident then that means the accident was your fault. Unfortunately, if you were the main cause of the accident (for example, if you had been messing around with hair products or perhaps started a violent altercation) then you will not be able to claim for damages through the hairdresser’s employer liability policy. Instead, you may find that you are sued for damages to the salon.

However, if you are not responsible for your injuries, and instead have evidence to prove it was not your fault, you should make a compensation claim to get a pay-out that can help you with your recovery. Keep in mind that the more evidence you have, the more likely it is that you will have a validated hairdressing accidents claim.

So, remember, the main ways you can prove that you are eligible for compensation is to prove:

The accident was not your fault.
Clients were not given appropriate advice about the treatment.
You were not asked about any allergies or given a hair patch test.
You were not told about any side-effects that could happen due to the treatment.

How bad does my accident need to be to claim hairdressing compensation?

One of the main things you need to do when you have been hurt is consider your options for compensation. Yes, whether you have a large injury or a small injury, you can claim compensation if you have suffered at the hands of your hairdresser. However, it is entirely up to you to decide about whether you think it is worth it or not to pursue a claim. For larger accidents, you could be owed thousands of pounds. However, for those who have only received a few minor injuries, it may not be worth compensation. After all, you may end up spending more money on the court case than what you may get out of a pay-out. Consult an experienced hairdressing claims solicitor to talk about your options and whether or not you want to press charges.

What should I do if I have been involved in some type of hairdressing accident?

Whilst it can be tempting to immediately start collecting your evidence, what you should actually be focusing on is your own health and safety. Of course, it is up to your hairdresser to ensure that you are fully safe throughout the treatment. But once an accident has happened, you should focus on getting medical treatment for your injuries as quickly as possible. That way they can be seen by a doctor and a medical report can be written up. Even if you have only suffered from small injuries, these should be seen to by your GP to check to see if they are any worse than they originally seen.

Don’t forget that you should also ask for your accident to be recorded within the hairdresser’s accident workbook. That way you will have written documentation that the accident took place. If you are the victim of a violent altercation, you can also ask for the police to be involved. That way you can get a police report. For both of these reports you should be able to get a copy that you can use in your evidence when you finally go to court.

What types of hairdressing accidents are there that I can claim for?

Now that you understand exactly how you could be owed compensation, it’s time to talk about the most common types of accidents that happen in hairdressing salons. Keep in mind that during this time, your hairdresser may be experiencing pressures due to Covid-19. They should be implementing the following safety measures to ensure that their clients and staff remain completely safe from getting ill.

With that said, if you do get hurt because of an accident in a hairdresser’s salon, you need to know exactly how you could make a claim. But first, let’s focus on the type of accidents that you could have suffered from.

1. Cuts & Lacerations

Your hairdresser should be an expert with scissors. After all, they have been trained in hair and beauty and know how to give a look by just looking at a picture. However, sometimes scissors can cut too far and you may find that you get hurt. Worse still, you may even get deep wounds or gashes that require medical attention. Untrained hairdressers may even accidently nip at your ears or leave wounds on your skin that need to be treated with anti-sceptic. If this happened due to the inexperience or negligence of your hairdresser, you could be owed compensation.

2. Baldness and Bald Patches

Whether you’re a man or a woman, you may have suffered from a buzz cut gone wrong or perhaps balding due to the chemical products your hairdresser has used. If you were not informed that your hair would react in a certain way, or perhaps that it might fall out altogether, this may leave you feeling frightened and embarrassed to go outside. If you have been hurt due to this you can claim physical damages as well as emotional damages.

3. Chemical Burns and Heat Burns

Using hot tongs and chemical products may react badly to your skin, especially if you were not given a skin test to make sure your hair could handle products like bleach, toner and dye. It is very easy to simply move a tongue or straightener too close to your hair and have the skin burned. In the worst case scenario, these burns may require hospital treatment to help repair the skin. This could leave you with scars and permanent damages that are difficult to cover up.

4. Slips and Trips

Sometimes when we think about hairdressing accidents, we think about injuries that can happen during the treatment itself. However, accidents can also happen before and after your appointment. Your hairdresser needs to operate under a “duty of care”, meaning that they keep you, other customers and their employees as safe as possible. If they don’t then this could lead to a compensation claim, or even a work accident claim.

When you enter a hair salon, the environment should be clean and tidy to avoid any accidents. However, recently cut hair, spilt products or even water spills can cause slips and trips. If the area is not marked then you could fall over and hurt yourself. This includes getting bruises, broken bones or trauma to your head, back and spine. You will require immediate medical help if this happens. If the hazard is not marked out then you could claim compensation. After all, the hairdresser had the opportunity to mark out the hazard but chose not to. This meant that you had more chance of getting hurt.

5. Customer/Employee Violence

It’s not just the environment of the hairdresser’s salon and your hair cut that you need to worry about. Criminal injuries are quite common and a fight could break out if your hairdresser or a different customer gets angry about their appointment. If you are forced into an altercation then try to get in contact with the authorities/police as quickly as possible. They can help calm down the situation and also make a police report. This can be used as valuable evidence when your case is taken to court. That way you can prove that you were not the cause of the attack. You should also ask for CCTV footage to show an unbiased view of what happened when you went to the hairdressers.

Injuries from a fight may include cuts, bruises, broken bones and internal bleeding. However, there is always a chance that a fight goes too far. You could suffer from severe injuries due to thrown products or the use of scissors. Try to keep safe and defuse the situation as quickly as possible.

What type of evidence do I need to prove my case?

If you are going to pursue a hairdressing accident claim, you need to have the evidence to back it up. That way you can show that you were not responsible for your accident and instead can show the hairdresser you had was negligent. The amount of evidence will also affect the pay-out you receive at the end. If you have more evidence, you should get a higher pay-out. This is because you have proven the amount of pain and suffering that you have been forced to endure. If you are going prove your claim then you should consider the following evidence:

Photographs of your injuries and the scene of your accident
CCTV and video evidence of your injuries and the scene of your accident
Witness Testimonies and statements
Medical records
Receipts of expenses
Diary Entries
Police Records

Keep in mind that the type of evidence you find can come from the time of the accident and from after the accident as well. For instance, you can claim for loss of opportunity. This is due to the fact that you spent time off work to recover. You can also claim for the following losses and damages:

Physical injuries
Emotional trauma
Financial damages
Medical expenses/recovery treatments
Travel fees
Equipment damages

Gowing Law can help you with your hairdressing compensation!

Here at Gowing Law Solicitors, we understand the how difficult it is to cope with the trauma that comes along with hairdressing accidents. The embarrassment, vulnerability and anger that can come from an appointment gone wrong can leave you feeling like you have nowhere to turn. But this is where Gowing Law can step in. We can offer you free advice and consultations to talk about your claim. If you are happy to work with us, our solicitors offer their services on a “no win-no fee” basis. That means you will always come out on top when making a claim.

Contact Gowing Law Solicitors today at 0800 041 8350, email info@gowinglaw.co.uk or even use our direct messenger on our contact page. We would be more than happy to answer any additional questions you may have about our services.

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Category: Hairdressing Accidents

What sort of hairdressing accidents could cause hair loss?