The use of tanning salons especially amongst young people is becoming more and more popular. A lot of us think that a tan looks healthy and beautiful, which may be true. However we don’t think about the consequences about using tanning salons.
Exposing our bodies to UV rays doesn’t only cause our skin to age prematurely it also creates a high risk of skin cancer. Magazines, TV programmes and skin products are constantly warning us about the dangers of tanning salons. So should we be held to blame if we do suffer injury from them?
Accidents at tanning salons can cause confusion within the injury law, because we should all be fully aware of the dangers of sun beds, after all we are constantly being warned. Yet at the same time they are still legal to use, and when we pay to use them the tanning salon is providing us with a service so should be responsible for our health and safety.
If you suffer burn injuries from using a sunbed or a more fatal illness such as skin cancer it is for a court to decide who is liable. It may be that the sun beds you were you hadn’t been tested and the rays they were giving out were too strong, causing severe burns to your skin.
When using a tanning salon for the first time they should ask you to fill in a medical form, this will ask about any medical conditions you have and give you information about using the sun beds. It is advised when you first use them that you only do so for small amounts of time.
If you have suffered injuries and medics have linked it with using sun beds then you may be able to make a claim for compensation. If you would like free legal advice up on pursuing an injury compensation claim the Injury Lawyers will be able to help.
Our team of fully trained lawyers will give you the support and advice you need upon pursuing an injury claim, and will act on your behalf to get you the compensation you deserve. As with all claims, there is a three year time limit so it is better you contact an injury law firm as soon as possible.
