Occupational Hearing Loss & Industrial Deafness Compensation Claims
At levels commonly experienced in daily life noise does not cause damage to hearing.
However exposure to high levels of noise over a long period of time without proper ear protection can give rise to hearing loss.
Loss of hearing is commonly seen in people who have worked for many years in a factory environment beside loud machinery without proper ear protection. This is known as Industrial Deafness or Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).
The Noise at Work Regulations 1989 set strict noise levels for employers to adhere to.
If your hearing has deteriorated having worked in a noisy environment you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim for hearing loss.
Types of hearing loss
There are several different types of hearing loss that can occur. These include;
- Temporary loss of hearing - this can occur when a person has been subjected to a constant loud noise (usually in the range of 75dB to 80dB) over a period of several concurrent hours.
- Permanent loss of hearing - can occur if a worker has been exposed to a high level of constant noise in the workplace without adequate protection for several number of years.
- Tinnitus - affects up to 15% of people at some point in their life and takes the form of a ringing, buzzing, or whistling type of sound in one or both ears. Workers that have to regularly deal with extremely loud tools will be at risk of developing tinnitus over time if effective ear protection is not used.
- Acoustic trauma - a person or worker maybe subjected to an extremely loud noise or series of loud noises at very close proximity. Without ear protection the acoustic shock from the loud noise can cause irreparable hearing damage such as a perforated eardrum.
How can we help you?
- In order to succeed you will have to prove that your employer breached their statutory duty by exposing you to excessive noise without proper protection.
- We will do our best to identify the appropriate insurer and obtain the documentation required to prove your case.
- We will take care of every aspect of your hearing loss claim and will happily visit clients in any part of the country.
- It is likely you will have to attend a medical appointment with a hearing specialist as a result of your accident claim. We will arrange the appointment at the closest possible venue with an appropriate expert.
How much compensation will I receive?
- The severity of industrial deafness or noise-induced hearing loss can vary depending on the length and level of exposure.
- See how much compensation you could be entitled to by taking our 30 Second Claim Test.
How long will my industrial deafness / hearing loss compensation claim take?
- Every personal injury claim is different and while some are settled within a matter of months, others can take considerably longer.
- Your Solicitor will be an expert in Hearing loss claims and we guarantee to keep you informed every step of the way.
Will I receive 100% of my compensation?
- Yes! If the claim is successful you will receive 100% of your compensation and your legal costs will be paid by the Defendant. If you lose you case we will waive our fees.
- In addition, if you come direct to us or recommend a friend or family member who has also been in an accident which was not their fault then we will give you £200 in Love2Shop vouchers. Please click here for more information.
Read our accident at work case studies where Clear Law has helped many accident victims receive 100%compensation.
Contact us
If you have sustained hearing loss as a result of working in a noisy environment call us on: 0800 783 1453. Text ‘clear’ to 60300. Or e-mail us at hello@clearlawonline.co.uk.
