Can I Make a Claim for Work-Related Loss of Hearing?
When people think of personal injuries, often the first types which come to mind are those which can easily be seen to the naked eye.
Broken limbs or head injuries tend to be the related images people conjure in their minds while invisible injuries like loss of senses can be overlooked.
However this does not make them any less important or any easier for injured parties to deal with.
The fact of the matter is that our senses play a vital role in shaping our perception of the world.
Without them even the most simple of tasks can become difficult, lacklustre or completely impossible.
Imagine a world where you could no longer experience the sound of your loved ones' laughter or your favourite piece of music.
If your hearing has been affected as a result of an incident which was not your fault, you may wish to consider seeking advice about a personal injury claim.
What is deafness? Many may feel that the answer to that question would appear obvious.
However deafness does not just mean complete loss of hearing.
Deafness denotes difficulty hearing noise whether this is mild, moderate or complete.
For example, in noisy situations people with mild deafness often have problems following speech, those with moderate deafness may struggle to hear without the use of a hearing aid.
People with complete deafness may rely heavily on lip-reading using British Sign Language as their first language.
In the UK alone, 9 million people suffer from deafness with around 688,000 at a severe level.
What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is a sound which occurs in one or both ears when there is no external sound - this can often be a ringing, whooshing or hissing sound causing the sufferers obvious bother.
The internal noise can be persistent or it may occur in more brief 'bursts'.
Tinnitus happens as a result of the brain misinterpreting signals from the nerves in the ear.
What are the causes of these illnesses? There are a number of causes for both tinnitus and deafness.
Deafness can occur from birth and tinnitus may only occur for very short periods of time.
The causes of tinnitus tend to be less severe than deafness such as excess earwax or ear infection whereas deafness may stem from age-related loss of hearing or Meniere's disease.
However this is by no means always the case.
One common possible cause of both deafness and tinnitus is head injuries or exposure to high levels of sustained noise.
Often people who work in environments which are particularly noisy do not realise the strain which their hearing could be under.
However it is the responsibility of all employers to ensure that safety measures are in place to protect employees' health which includes their hearing.
What should I do if I have contracted deafness or tinnitus as a result of my work? Whether you have suffered loss or problems with your hearing as a result of a head injury which occurred at work or exposure to excess noise which was not your fault, you may wish to seek advice from a team of personal injury solicitors.
If they feel that you have a claim, they will be able to give you a full outline of the procedure working with you every step of the way to ensure that you get the rehabilitation that you deserve.
When considering making a personal injury claim, you should always bear in mind that compensation is never guaranteed especially if liability cannot be established.
Broken limbs or head injuries tend to be the related images people conjure in their minds while invisible injuries like loss of senses can be overlooked.
However this does not make them any less important or any easier for injured parties to deal with.
The fact of the matter is that our senses play a vital role in shaping our perception of the world.
Without them even the most simple of tasks can become difficult, lacklustre or completely impossible.
Imagine a world where you could no longer experience the sound of your loved ones' laughter or your favourite piece of music.
If your hearing has been affected as a result of an incident which was not your fault, you may wish to consider seeking advice about a personal injury claim.
What is deafness? Many may feel that the answer to that question would appear obvious.
However deafness does not just mean complete loss of hearing.
Deafness denotes difficulty hearing noise whether this is mild, moderate or complete.
For example, in noisy situations people with mild deafness often have problems following speech, those with moderate deafness may struggle to hear without the use of a hearing aid.
People with complete deafness may rely heavily on lip-reading using British Sign Language as their first language.
In the UK alone, 9 million people suffer from deafness with around 688,000 at a severe level.
What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is a sound which occurs in one or both ears when there is no external sound - this can often be a ringing, whooshing or hissing sound causing the sufferers obvious bother.
The internal noise can be persistent or it may occur in more brief 'bursts'.
Tinnitus happens as a result of the brain misinterpreting signals from the nerves in the ear.
What are the causes of these illnesses? There are a number of causes for both tinnitus and deafness.
Deafness can occur from birth and tinnitus may only occur for very short periods of time.
The causes of tinnitus tend to be less severe than deafness such as excess earwax or ear infection whereas deafness may stem from age-related loss of hearing or Meniere's disease.
However this is by no means always the case.
One common possible cause of both deafness and tinnitus is head injuries or exposure to high levels of sustained noise.
Often people who work in environments which are particularly noisy do not realise the strain which their hearing could be under.
However it is the responsibility of all employers to ensure that safety measures are in place to protect employees' health which includes their hearing.
What should I do if I have contracted deafness or tinnitus as a result of my work? Whether you have suffered loss or problems with your hearing as a result of a head injury which occurred at work or exposure to excess noise which was not your fault, you may wish to seek advice from a team of personal injury solicitors.
If they feel that you have a claim, they will be able to give you a full outline of the procedure working with you every step of the way to ensure that you get the rehabilitation that you deserve.
When considering making a personal injury claim, you should always bear in mind that compensation is never guaranteed especially if liability cannot be established.
