What is Occupational Deafness & can I Claim Compensation?
Occupational Deafness is the deterioration of hearing over a prolonged period of time & is caused by the repeated exposure to excessive noise levels at work.
The Noise at Work Act 1989 was introduced to aid in reducing the number of cases of occupational deafness. This Act stipulates health and safety regulations in the workplace which must be adhered to. Your employer has the legal obligation to follow these regulations & ensure adequate safety procedures are in place.
If you are suffering from Occupational Deafness; it was diagnosed within the last 3 years and it is linked to your current or previous employment, then you may be entitled to make a claim for Deafness Compensation.
We are specialists in Deafness compensation claims so why not contact us today on 0800 197 0301 for a FREE No Obligation assessment of your hearing loss claim.
What should I do if I am suffering from Occupational Deafness?
The first step if you are suffering from Occupational Deafness would be to call us so we can assess your claim for compensation and advise you on whether you will be eligible to claim.
The second step is to go see your GP who will need to take an in-depth history and establish a relationship between your deafness symptoms and possible cause.
Further to this any medical(s) instigated by our solicitors will cost you nothing, they will be paid for by the solicitor and claimed back as a disbursement from the other side.
Unsure whether you are eligible to claim - we are Specialists in Occupational Deafness Compensation Claims, contact us on 0800 197 0301 for a FREE No Obligation assessment of your claim; or you could use our contact form on the right or complete our online claims form.
