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Acoustic shock is the name given to the ear injury caused by a sudden high-frequency, high-intensity noise received through telecommunications equipment. Although it is generally considered to be a condition related to land lines, it is possible to suffer the condition as a result of using a mobile phone.
Just as with land lines, the threat of hearing loss being caused by network faults or malicious noises such as whistles being blown is present. While the potential for a person to accidentally use a fax machine to dial a mobile number may well be lower, as very few fax receivers are connected to mobiles, this reduction in risk is matched by the increased risk of mobile signal interference.
The growing use of mobile phone headsets, whether wired or Bluetooth, may also increase the risk of suffering hearing loss, as the reflex action of moving the phone away from the ear is replaced with a slower motion of removing the earpiece.
It is the use of headsets and earpieces that lead call centre employees to be considered the most at risk of this form of industrial hearing loss, but if the use of a mobile phone headset is part of a sufferer's work, it may be possible to mount a compensation claim on this basis should that employee suffer from acoustic shock. The possibility of this will, however, vary from situation to situation and the opinion of an industrial deafness solicitor should be sought.
Personal injury solicitors for acoustic shock cases
If you have suffered from this or any other form of industrial deafness, you may be eligible to claim for compensation. The skilled advisors manning YouClaim's desks are able to discuss your claim, whether by phone or screen, and help you decide whether you should be confident in the strength of your case.
If you do decide to proceed - and it will be your decision, as we never pressure anyone - we can also provide you with free representation by no win, no fee solicitors skilled in this field of the law. Not only does our cost-free model protect you from our fees, it also insulates you from all other related costs and guarantees that successful claims receive the full 100 percent compensation awarded.
Working for free doesn't mean we use lower-quality industrial deafness solicitors; far from it. We can offer this system as we are confident that our panel, entirely approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, will be able to continue with its near-unparalleled rate of success.
For more information about how we can help with your acoustic shock claim, or any other form of industrial injury, please call 0800 10 757 95, chat to us online, or complete our claim form and we'll do our best to help.
