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Industrial deafness can completely change a sufferer's life and even have an effect on their personality, meaning that friends and family are very much affected by the victim's condition too.
In a noisy work atmosphere, or where workers are likely to be exposed to sudden loud sounds which could cause acoustic shock, employers should provide ear defenders and train employees in their use.
Once an individual has started to lose their hearing it is permanently damaged, so preventative measures should be taken to avoid any damage to the ears in the first place.
Unfortunately, some employers are negligent of their staffs' welfare and do not feel it is necessary to provide them with personal protective equipment.
This can result in workers losing their hearing or suffering from tinnitus, which are both conditions which can cause a victim stress, loss of appetite, lack of sleep and potentially depression.
These symptoms in turn can cause a sufferer of deafness to become withdrawn and irritable, which can change how they interact with family, friends and co-workers.
Anyone who finds that they are suffering from tinnitus or hearing loss for reasons which are not their fault could make a compensation claim against their employer.
Personal injury solicitors can represent a claimant and help them to receive damages.
We are contactable via many different mediums. Although we are available on 0800 10 757 95 and have a request a call back service, individuals who are suffering from hearing problems may wish to use live help to enable an online chat with our legal advisers.
You could begin legal action today.
