Tinnitus Compensation Claims
Tinnitus is a condition which can be caused as a result of working in noisy environments. Some of the examples of occupations include call centers, or places where noisy industrial equipments and machinery is used on a regular basis. It is the duty of employers to protect all aspects of their employee’s health at the workplace. This also includes protecting the employee’s hearing. In the UK, there has been an increase in the number of workers suffering from hearing problems including tinnitus and acoustic shock. Tinnitus is a ringing in one or both the ears where there is no source present for the sound being heard. The noise victims suffering from tinnitus hear varies between low to high and this may continue for a while or it may be present at one time and not the other and keep coming and going.
The type of sounds people may hear include ringing, roaring, buzzing whistling or hissing. This problem can be temporary and it can also be permanent. The noise that people hear can cause insomnia and also affect concentration. It can also cause great anxiety as well as depression.
Who Is At Risk of Tinnitus?
Tinnitus can be attributed to certain work environments. Workers who are at a greater risk from suffering tinnitus include those working in industries such as:
- engineering
- construction
- night clubs
- factories
- shipbuilding
- textile industry
- stone cutting and quarry
- power mills
- call centres
When exposed to loud noises for a prolonged period of time, anyone can experience tinnitus. Tinnitus is not a serious condition, but it can be permanent if not treated on time.
Making Tinnitus Compensation Claims
Dealing with tinnitus can be frustrating and if the condition was caused as a result of your employer’s negligence, you may be eligible to claim for compensation. If it can be established that you were exposed to loud noises at work and as a result developed noise induced hearing loss, we can help you make a claim for compensation. Our personal injury claim lawyers work on a No Win No Fee basis and also offer 100% compensation on successful industrial deafness claims.
If you believe you have a claim for tinnitus, you can call us today on our free phone number or complete our online claim form. We will then put you in touch with one of our friendly personal injury lawyers who will talk you through your tinnitus claim and provide the best legal advice you need to start a compensation claim.
