No Win, No FeeWhile most customers are happy with the outcome of their treatment, a botched beauty treatment can result in cuts, burns, infections, scars and other serious injuries. If you have suffered because of negligence in a beauty salon, you could be entitled to compensation. This article will explain how the beauty treatment claims process works and what you could claim compensation for.
We are able to help you begin your claim by offering a free initial consultation over the phone. An advisor will listen to how you’ve suffered after being treated in a beauty salon and explain your legal options. If the claim has a fair chance of success, you could be partnered with one of our personal injury lawyers. They’ll manage your claim on a No Win, No Fee basis if it is accepted meaning you won’t need to pay for their work if compensation isn’t won.
Ready to begin a beauty treatment claim today? If so, call 0800 652 1345 to get started. Alternatively, please read on to learn more about your options before calling.
Am I Entitled to Compensation for a Beauty Treatment Gone Wrong?
Our personal injury solicitors can only take on claims for a beauty treatment gone wrong where there appears to be a good chance they’ll get you compensation. So, before accepting any claim, they’ll want to determine whether:
- The beauty salon or clinic (the defendant) owed you a duty of care; and
- The defendant was negligent in some way (because of their actions or lack of action); and
- You were injured as a result of the defendant’s negligence.
You mustn’t be too concerned about proving a duty of care as this is almost always the case when undergoing a paid beauty treatment. Instead, your main task during your claim will be to work with your solicitor to prove how you’ve suffered and how your injury occurred. We’ll explain more about how you could do this as we progress.
Common Examples of Beauty Treatment Claims
You may be entitled to compensation if a beauty salon’s negligence caused you harm. Common examples include:
- Hair and scalp damage: Injuries caused by improper use of chemicals during hair treatments, such as burns from bleach, allergic reactions to dyes, scalp or hair damage from poorly applied extensions.
- Burns and scarring: Burns from waxing, laser hair removal, or chemical peels due to incorrect application or inadequate training. Scarring from botched procedures may also entitle you to compensation.
- Allergic reactions: Severe reactions to products used in treatments like facials, eyelash extensions, or makeup applications, particularly if a patch test was not carried out as required.
- Infections: Infections caused by unsanitary equipment or unhygienic practices during treatments such as manicures, pedicures, microblading, or piercings.
- Skin damage: Chemical burns, rashes, or skin discolouration caused by incorrect use of products like tanning solutions, facial peels, or dermabrasion equipment.
- Eye injuries: Damage to eyes caused by improper application of eyelash extensions, brow treatments, or accidental splashes of chemicals used during beauty procedures.
- Laser treatment errors: Injuries like burns, blisters, or pigmentation changes resulting from improperly calibrated or misused laser devices during treatments like hair removal or skin resurfacing.
To claim compensation for a beauty treatment injury, you must demonstrate that the practitioner or salon failed to meet the expected standard of care and that their negligence caused your injury.
What Evidence Do I Need for a Beauty Treatment Claim?
If you’ve suffered an injury following a beauty treatment, gathering strong evidence is crucial to support your case. Below are steps you may wish to take to help both your recovery and your compensation claim:
- Medical records: Seek medical attention promptly at a hospital, GP surgery, or minor injuries unit. This ensures your beauty treatment injuries are properly assessed and treated. Medical notes, treatment plans, and prescriptions can be requested later by your solicitor as evidence.
- Photographic proof: Take clear photographs of your injuries as soon as possible. Capture different angles and continue to document your recovery with regular, timestamped photos to show the full extent of your suffering.
- Details of the treatment: Record the names, dates, times, and location of your beauty treatment. Include the name of the practitioner and details of the products or equipment used.
- Correspondence and contracts: Keep any paperwork, such as waivers, consent forms, or contracts you signed before your treatment. Retain copies of any emails, text messages, or letters between you and the beauty salon or practitioner, especially those discussing your injuries.
- Expenses: Collect receipts or invoices for the treatment and any related costs, such as follow-up medical appointments, medication, or transport. These can help demonstrate the financial impact of your injury.
- Witnesses: If someone was with you during your treatment, ask if they’d be willing to provide a witness statement detailing what they saw or heard.
- Salon details: Note the beauty salon’s name, address, and any relevant licensing or accreditation information. If the salon lacks proper certifications, this could support your claim.
The next step you may wish to take is to contact us about your beauty treatment claim. As part of our free consultation, we’ll review any proof you have and explain your options on a no-obligation basis.
Will I Need a Medical Assessment for My Beauty Treatment Claim?
If you can’t prove the extent of your injuries, it may be challenging to secure the compensation you deserve for your suffering. As mentioned, medical records from your GP, hospital visits, or other healthcare providers are crucial forms of evidence to support your beauty treatment claim.
In addition, you will need a medical assessment to help prove how your injuries have affected you. This will be conducted by an independent medical expert. Usually, appointments can be booked locally to prevent excessive travel.
During your appointment, the specialist will examine your injuries and read through your medical notes. They will also spend some time discussing the effects of your injuries with you. Once they’ve finished, they’ll write a report detailing your prognosis that will be forwarded to both parties involved in your beauty treatment claim.
What Is the Time Limit to Make a Beauty Treatment Claim?
As you might already know, there is a 3-year time limit set by the Limitation Act 1980 for all personal injury claims in the UK. This will usually begin on the day you were treated, or when the injuries from your beauty treatment were diagnosed.
Although you do have a fair amount of time to begin your claim, we always suggest that it’s better to begin the claims process as soon as possible. That’s because:
- You’ll probably find it easier to recall what happened.
- Your solicitor will have enough time to collect proof of negligence and arrange medical assessments.
- Interim payments could be requested to cover any immediate costs associated with your injuries including the cost of private medical treatment.
The time it takes for beauty treatment claims to be finalised varies and is dependent on a number of factors. If the defendant in your case admits that they caused your injuries straight away and you have already recovered, you could receive a payout in around 6-months or so. For claims requiring more investigation or negotiation over the extent of your injuries, claims could take more than a year.
How Much Compensation for a Botched Beauty Treatment Can I Claim?
If you sue a beauty salon for a botched treatment and are awarded compensation, the settlement is designed to compensate you for any suffering you’ve endured (general damages) as well as any financial costs (special damages) linked to your injuries.
While no two claims are the same, in principle, a successful beauty treatment claim could include compensation to cover:
- Any physical pain caused by your injuries.
- Any embarrassment, stress, anxiety or other forms of mental harm.
- The impact your injuries have on your social life, family or hobbies.
- Medical expenses including private remedial treatment in some cases.
- Travel expenses.
- Care costs if someone spent time helping you with daily activities while you recovered.
- Mobility aids or adaptations to your home to help you cope with ongoing disabilities.
It’s important to include all aspects of your suffering in your beauty treatment compensation claim. As such, we recommend working with an experienced solicitor from our panel. They can carefully review your case to ensure that all physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial losses are fully accounted for before filing your claim with the defendant. This approach helps ensure you receive fair and comprehensive compensation for your suffering.
Can I Claim for Loss of Earnings Due to a Beauty Treatment Injury?
Recovering from a beauty treatment injury or undergoing corrective procedures can mean taking time off work, which can be financially challenging. Even if you receive statutory sick pay (SSP) or employer sick pay, you might lose out on additional income like overtime, bonuses, or commission. These losses could be included in your beauty treatment compensation claim.
Additionally, if your injury is more severe and impacts your ability to work in the long term, you could claim for future loss of earnings. This type of compensation would consider your age, current role, salary, and any potential career progression you’ve missed out on due to your injury.
Will I Need a Solicitor to Claim Beauty Treatment Compensation?
Although it’s not a legal requirement to have a solicitor for a beauty treatment claim, the chances of receiving compensation are normally higher with professional representation. We realise that nobody wants to risk losing money on legal fees which is why our team of specialist solicitors provide a No Win, No Fee service for any beauty treatment claim they take on. If your claim is accepted, it means that:
- Your solicitor can begin working on your claim right away without being paid in advance.
- You won’t pay for your solicitor’s work unless you are awarded compensation.
- A success fee will be deducted from any compensation you receive to cover the cost of your solicitor’s work.
So that you have everything is transparent, you’ll be sent a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) if you agree to continue. This will confirm all of the above and it will also highlight the success fee you’ll pay if you are compensated.
To check if you could be represented by one of our No Win, No Fee solicitors, please call today.
Beauty Treatment Claims Frequently Asked Questions
What Happens If I Had an Allergic Reaction to Chemicals Used in My Beauty Treatment?
Many beauty treatments involve the use of chemicals, such as hair dyes, fillers, or skincare products, which may contain allergens. In the UK, beauty practitioners are expected to perform a patch test before certain treatments, even if you’ve had the same treatment before, as allergies can develop over time.
A patch test involves applying a small amount of the product to your skin to check for any adverse reactions. For instance, an allergic reaction to Botox or dermal fillers could occur if a patch test wasn’t offered, or the product was administered incorrectly.
If you suffered an allergic reaction during a beauty treatment and were not offered a patch test, you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact us, and we’ll review your options.
Does a Waiver Prevent Me From Suing a Beauty Salon?
Waivers, or consent forms, are used to explain a) the treatment you’re going to receive and b) any associated risks. When you sign the form, you are agreeing that you’ve been made aware of both.
However, a waiver does not stop you from suing a beauty salon if you suffer injuries during your treatment that were caused by negligence. This is a common myth that we are happy to dispel. So, even if you’ve signed a waiver, please call us if you’d like to check whether you could be compensated for your injuries.
Start a Beauty Treatment Compensation Claim Today
We hope our article on beauty treatment claims has proven useful. If you’ve decided to take action, call our specialists on 0800 652 1345. Whether you decide to continue with a claim or not, your case will be reviewed and you’ll be given free legal advice about your options.
If your case is accepted by one of our solicitors, they’ll try to secure as much compensation as possible for your suffering on a No Win, No Fee basis. All communication with the defendant will be handled for you and your solicitor will fight your corner throughout the claims process.
If you have any more queries about beauty treatment claims, please feel free to connect with us via our live chat service or call our team today.
