Industrial Deafness Claims
Over 10 million people in the UK suffer from some form of deafness, many of which can be attributed to their occupation. We are specialists in industrial deafness claims, and have helped many clients recover substantial compensation awards as part of our process.
To make an Industrial Deafness Claim, send us a message — Use our contact form now so you can find out how much an industrial deafness compensation claim could be worth to you. We offer free and immediate guidance, and can work on a no win, no fee * basis.
What is Industrial Deafness?
Industrial deafness affects many people who have previously worked in noisy environments. It is also known as noise-induced hearing loss or occupational deafness, and will typically occur in people who have been exposed to loud noises for a long period of time.
We have noticed that the types of clients that we help with industrial deafness claims come from many types of industries. However, common occupations include factory workers, ship builders, engineering employees, manufacturing staff, and mining workers. That list is by no means exhaustive, though, as industrial deafness claims can arise from any working environment where loud noise has been a factor, even a loud office.
Industrial Deafness Claims Against Your Employer
UK law regulates how work places should put in place measures to ensure that their employees are adequately protected against noise. Whilst these laws have reduced the amount of compensation for industrial deafness that has been awarded over the last decade, it’s still a sad fact of industry work that cases like this do occur.
Your Employer’s Responsibilities
When assessing any industrial deafness claims, we will always work to discover whether your employer took the necessary safeguards to reduce the chances of deafness occurring. All UK businesses have certain guidelines that they must follow when it comes to noise in the workplace. The government regulations include items such as:
- Reducing exposure to noise in the workplace
- Providing employees with health and safety equipment
- Monitoring noise to ensure it does not exceed legal maximums
- Checking machinery and equipment for noise levels
- Giving adequate health and safety training on-site
- Checking employees who are at risk from industrial deafness
If you suspect that the place you work for did not tick all of those items above, then it’s very likely that there could be industrial deafness claims to investigate. If the negligence of your employer has resulted in your hearing loss, then our industrial deafness solicitors ** will help you to process a compensation award. Message us now to get started.
Can I Claim for Industrial Deafness?
The claimants that we help with industrial deafness all have a different story, with different circumstances of how they ended up with hearing problems and tinnitus due to their working environment.
For example, it will depend on whether the circumstances have resulted in a complete loss of hearing, or just partial deafness. Plus, if it is in both ears, just one, and any pain and suffering that the industrial deafness has caused to the claimant’s professional and social life.
When calculating how much industrial deafness compensation you might be due, our solicitors ** take a number of different factors into account. A claim for industrial deafness can range from anything starting at £4,000 up to £70,000. Essentially, claims for industrial deafness are rated on a sliding scale of mitigating factors. There are no set figures for industrial deafness claims, so please call us to discuss your individual case.
If you have suffered deafness as a result of your working conditions, then our industrial deafness solicitors ** will be able to guide you on compensation awards, and how to proceed with the best chance of success.
Partial Noise Exposure Claims
Not all industrial deafness claims are the result of an immediate loss of hearing. Many claimants come to us years after they were exposed to industrial noise pollution. In these cases, they have noticed their hearing getting progressively worse over time, sometimes decades after they worked in a noisy environment – and only now are showing signs of industrial deafness symptoms.
Even in cases such as this, our industrial deafness solicitors ** have successfully won claims for compensation. They will need to get a real in-depth understanding of the circumstances of the potential claim, so these can take longer to process, but still have a chance of success.
In some cases, the company our claimants worked for will no longer exist. It’s still possible to claim in these cases, as often we can locate their insurance company and work with them to get a satisfactory outcome for industrial deafness claims. Get in touch to see how you can claim for occupational hearing loss.
Information for Those Suffering with Deafness
Below are some resources we recommend that sufferers of industrial deafness look up for additional support:
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