Compensation can cover the injury itself and the wider impact on your life.

This may include pain, suffering, scarring, blistering, skin discolouration, depigmentation, infection, allergic reaction, psychological distress, anxiety, loss of confidence and the effect on daily life.

A claim may also include financial losses such as corrective treatment costs, dermatology appointments, counselling, travel expenses, medication, loss of earnings, wasted treatment costs and other expenses caused by what happened.

The value of the claim will depend on the evidence, the seriousness of the injury and whether the effects are temporary or permanent.