We can help you claim
compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
Call: 0800 10 757 95
Damage to your ears caused by being employed in a dangerously-noisy workplace and which may lead to a hearing loss compensation payment does not need to mean the end of your working life.
Because most loss of hearing is gradual, sufferers may not be aware that the repeated exposure to loud noise either by using tools, or caused by the surroundings, is giving them permanent damage, but then when they do receive a proper diagnosis, depending on the severity of the deafness, they may feel they never want to go near their place of employment where the injury took place.
However, this understandable reaction may be counter-productive in rehabilitating the newly-disabled person to coming to terms with their problem.
Although it would be unwise to resume work in exactly the same environment where the damage occurred because, for example, you are unable to hear instructions, employers should be able and willing to offer an alternative job in a less-noisy situation such as a warehouse or office instead of the factory floor.
With the universal use of computers and other technology, someone who suffers from tinnitus or hearing loss need not be at a disadvantage in communicating with the rest of society.
Information on employment of deaf and hard of hearing people is available on the Government's website and no one should be economically disadvantaged as a result of industrial deafness.
The Disability Discrimination Act applies across all parts of everyday life and there is help and practical advice available on deafness issues from trades unions, charities and health organisations.
Unfortunately, in the vast majority of cases, noise-induced hearing loss cannot be reversed but coming to terms with the condition is a big step towards getting the best out of life.
Making a hearing loss compensation claim
Another important step to recovering your stability is having financial security. Although you are likely to be eligible for government benefits if you suffer from industrial deafness, you may also be able to make a hearing loss compensation claim against an employer who did not provide safe working conditions for you.
If you have industrial deafness or fear your current workplace noise is sufficient to cause you harm, yet the danger is being ignored, you may be eligible to make a no win no fee personal injury claim.
Our experienced industrial injury lawyers have an excellent success rate in dealing with compensation cases and will be sympathetic to your concerns, explaining the claims process in plain English with no legal jargon. They offer a guarantee of 100% compensation if your claim is successful.
Call us now on 0800 10 757 95 to discuss your hearing loss compensation claim.
