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Industrial Deafness Claims

Industrial deafness is a frequently common industrial injury, which currently affects around 170,000 people in the UK. High levels of noise in the workplace can result in deterioration of a sufferer’s hearing, either temporarily or permanently.

PIC Claim can help you make industrial deafness claims if you have hearing damage because of noise exposure at your work. We understand the damage that industrial deafness can have on you and your family, and compensation can help to improve your quality of life. Claim Compensation Now.

Industrial Deafness Compensation

It’s estimated that over one million people could be at risk of suffering industrial deafness because of a noisy workplace environment. Although many in this situation may accept this as inevitable, your employer is actually required by law to protect you from the threat hearing damage – as stated within the Noise at Work Regulations 2005. If they have not done so, they may be liable for industrial deafness compensation claims against them.

Personal protective equipment, such as industrial duty ear-defenders should be provided to workers who face working in prolonged noisy environments. As well as this, training should be carried out to ensure they are aware of the dangers they face. This will stop them from carrying out work without adequate protection, therefore not endangering their health in the process.

If you believe that your employer has not done enough to protect you from loud noises, PIC Claim can help get you the industrial deafness compensation you are entitled to. Use our simple online claim form, to contact one of our experienced claims handlers.

Causes and Symptoms of Industrial Deafness

Industrial deafness can be caused by exposure to noise over a prolonged period, and sometimes by a particularly loud noise yet in a shorter period of time. The majority of industrial deafness cases related to prolonged exposure are caused by loud machinery or power tools in workplaces such as factories and building sites.

Other examples of prolonged exposure include working in nightclubs, where noise levels typically reach between 95 to 120 decibels. As of 2008, all nightclub owners were required to issue their staff, including bouncers and bar staff with ear plugs to reduce the risks of industrial deafness because of loud music.

Those who are exposed to short outbursts of very loud noise are also at risk of deafness. Soldiers in battle are in particular danger of this, as gun fire and explosions can happen at any time, which can cause anything from temporary to fully permanent hearing loss. The majority of these victims suffer what is known as acoustic trauma, which can cause a range of damage to the inner ear.

There are varying symptoms that can result with industrial deafness. On a shorter term basis, the sufferer may experience difficulties hearing including muffled noises and trouble hearing speech or other audio such as television. More serious symptoms which can last on a permanent basis include tinnitus, which can be a high pitched ringing or buzzing in the inner ear which can cause difficulties with balance as well as sleeping problems.

Industrial Deafness Claims Solicitor

Here at PIC Claim we can put you in touch with an expert industrial deafness claims solicitor to help you get the compensation you are entitled to if you are suffering as a result of industrial deafness. All our panel solicitors have years of experience in making legal proceedings against employers who have been negligent in their duty to protect members of staff if their workplace exposes them to particularly loud noise.

Every industrial deafness claims solicitor on our panel works on a No Win No Fee basis. This means you don’t need to worry about losing out financially in order to get the compensation you deserve. Instead, if you are successful you will be safe in the knowledge that 100% of the industrial deafness compensation you are awarded will go to you to help improve your quality of life in the future.

All you need to do is call us on FREEPHONE 08000 93 33 93 and speak to one of our friendly, professional claims handlers, who will initiate the process on your behalf.

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