Have you been diagnosed with industrial deafness or noise induced hearing loss? With our help you could claim compensation and it won’t cost you a penny?
At Injuries Direct we have history and experience of winning people maximum compensation for their occupational hearing loss on a no win no fee basis.
To learn more about what we can do for you, call us on 0800 2800 979. Otherwise, fill in our simple online Contact Form for more information on industrial deafness claims.
Industrial Deafness, Occupational Deafness or Noise Induced Hearing Loss as it is sometimes referred to is a deterioration of a person’s hearing over a prolonged period of time as a result of their working environment.
A person does not have to lose his or her hearing completely to be classified as deaf, and in fact there are varying degrees of deafness. For example, someone who is exposed to loud noise for extended periods may find themselves suffering with Tinnitus. In most cases, this is when a high-pitched noise is heard in the ears all of the time; most noticeable at night or when you are in a quieter setting.
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Various factors can cause the loss or reduction in hearing, including ear infections, emotional distress, side effects of medication, head injuries and exposure to loud noise. Many sufferers of hearing loss in the UK often discover their hearing problems have been attributed to prolonged exposure to noise in their working environment. It’s estimated that over 1 million employees in the UK are putting their hearing and health at risk due to exposure to noise levels in the work place.
Particular workers can be at risk from hearing problems include those working in:
To recover compensation it is necessary to prove that someone else was at fault in causing your industrial deafness. In most cases this would be your current or former employer, although it could also be the owner of the place where you worked or another company working on the same site as you.
If you or someone you know needs help, let Injuries Direct know on 0800 2800 979 or fill out our Contact form for further details.