Deafness Claims

Hearing loss is a common injury that can remain unnoticed for years as it develops gradually. Most people accept a certain level of hearing loss with age.

However, if that hearing loss is due to previous exposure to excessive noise during a period of employment, there is nothing to prevent a client from making a claim for noise induced hearing loss.  As we deal with these claims on a ‘no win no fee’ basis there is nothing to lose by investigating a potential claim.

Many of our clients often comment that they did not like to complain about the noise levels at work because they were happy to have a job and did not want to ‘rock the boat’.  Regardless of this, employers should have provided suitable conditions for their employees and clients should not feel as though they are not entitled to make a claim. Noise induced hearing loss is a permanent loss and therefore clients should investigate whether a claim can be made as they will have to live with the damage caused by their previous employers forever.

Exposure to excessive noise can cause permanent and irreversible hearing loss.

The condition can often be accompanied by tinnitus, a high pitched buzzing and ringing in the ears which is intrusive and can have a detrimental impact on sleep.

 

Tinnitus is also permanent.   It may be possible to pursue a claim for compensation against a former employer for industrial deafness and tinnitus. 

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Oliver & Co. Solicitors are experts in industrial deafness cases.  We deal with cases on a "No Win No Fee" basis so there is no cost to you and you can be assured of only the very best service

If you have an enquiry and would like to discuss a claim or injury on a no obligation basis please feel free to contact her on 01244 354696 or via email at rhonwen.barraclough@oliverandco.co.uk

 

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