What’s my claim worth has some of the best and most experienced lawyers in this field of personal injury. They provide quick and personal advice on any occupational deafness claims you may have.
Occupational Deafness is also referred to as Industrial Deafness or Noise Induced Hearing Loss. These are a deterioration of a person’s hearing over a prolonged period of time as a result of their working environment.
A recent case in 2010 involved a claimant from Rotherham who was diagnosed with deafness and tinnitus in both ears in August 2009. His hearing became damaged while employed as a road worker by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council during the 1960s and 1970s. He was a HGV and JCB driver where he was exposed to prolonged engine noise. He was also exposed to unsafe levels of noise from jackhammers, drills and vibrator rollers. He received £6,000 in damages after suffering from occupational deafness.
If you have worked in consistently noisy environment and have experienced a deterioration in your hearing, you may be entitled to a similar damages claim for hearing loss.
Under the Noise at Work Act 1989 employers must ensure they provide their employees with reasonable protection against excessive noise levels. Statistics show that since this emphasis on noise reduction, the incidences of industrial deafness have substantially decreased.
There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury claim, including occupational deafness, so if you or someone you know has developed occupational deafness or any other industrial injury, contact What’s my claim worth on 0800 849 2220. Our solicitors provide quick and personal advice on any occupational deafness compensation claim.
