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Unfortunately, millions of people are exposed to dangerous levels of sound which can lead to industrial deafness and other hearing-related problems and this may lead to an industrial deafness claim if the hearing loss has been caused in a work environment. However, coming to terms with going deaf can be complicated and problematic for victims.
Sometimes, it can take up to 15 years for people who clearly have hearing problems to have a hearing test. According to a UK charity, Action on Hearing Loss, potentially, 4 million people in the UK have undiagnosed hearing loss.
The stigma of hearing loss is most likely to be behind the denial as it is commonly believed that deafness is a sign of getting old and that hearing aids are ugly and old-fashioned.
People who suffer from hearing loss may feel incredibly isolated from the world, which may lead to depression. Confidence can also be severely affected, causing the sufferer to withdraw from and avoid social situations.
However, putting off getting a diagnosis can damage relationships with family and friends as hearing loss can become particularly frustrating for couples and family members who are trying to communicate with someone who cannot hear them very well. The hearing loss can cause people to talk over each other which can lead to deep resentment.
Ignoring hearing loss won't make the problem go away and getting diagnosed could open new options for a sufferer, such as access to new hearing devices which will improve the quality of life not only for the patient, but for their partner too.
Hearing-loss patients are likely to reap greater benefits from having a hearing aid fitted while hearing loss is relatively mild because getting used to an amplified sound is more difficult if the sufferer is already used to a quieter world. Therefore, it is better to find out as soon as possible whether hearing aids would be suitable.
There are digital hearing aids available, plus extra-loud landlines and mobile phones, amplifiers and flashing doorbells, vibrating alarm clocks and vibrating watches, all of which can make life a little easier. Finding help for deafness can improve relationships with family and friends, ultimately making life for sufferers a little bit easier.
It is free to take a hearing test and a GP can then refer anyone who is experiencing hearing loss, whether it has been caused by exposure to excessive noise at work or not, for further help and advice.
Noise induced hearing loss compensation claims
If you are experiencing deafness as a result of your working environment, YouClaim can help you claim compensation. Our compensation solicitors are experts in handling cases of industrial injury and treat everyone with the same high standard of professionalism.
To learn more about making an industrial deafness claim, fill in an online form, or call us to speak to one of our legal advisors on 0800 10 757 94.
