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If an employer does not take its duty of care towards their staff seriously, and is negligent when it comes to providing workers with personal protective equipment, and giving training in its correct use, this might result in an industrial deafness claim being made.
Human hearing, although not as acute as some other animal's hearing, is an impressive feat of evolution – however the ear's structure is quite easily disturbed and damaged.
If caught in time, the progression of tinnitus can be stopped and damage to the eardrum can heal to some degree, but if exposure to noise continues too long, without gradual hearing loss being noticed by the sufferer, the effects are permanent and cause the victim great stress as a result.
Industrial deafness can lead to further health problems through lack of sleep, loss of appetite due to the stress of the condition, and might even lead to personal injury. The sufferer may no longer be able to hear what's going on in their surroundings properly, and so might be more prone to accidents which others would avoid.
There is an increased risk of being in a collision with a car or other vehicle as a pedestrian, and the risk of personal injury at work is also increased since the worker might not be able to hear instructions and warnings clearly.
Employees working in a loud environment should be provided with ear defenders. It is a company's responsibility to look after the welfare of their staff, and failure to do so could result in an industrial deafness claim being made against them.
Making an industrial deafness claim
Suffering from hearing loss is not only stressful and long-lasting, but could also lead to further injury through a reduced sense of awareness of surroundings.
If you have suffering tinnitus, or complete hearing loss, because you were not provided with ear protection at work, our expert solicitors could help you claim 100% compensation for your pain and any resulting loss of earnings.
Our staff members offer a friendly, sympathetic service and don't use confusing legal jargon. To see if you could make a compensation claim for your hearing problems, contact us on 0800 10 757 95 or request a call back at a time more appropriate for you.
Our advice on making an industrial deafness claim is free and without obligation.
