Hearing Impairment

HOW IS HEARING LOSS DEFINED?

Hearing loss occurs when your capacity to listen is harmed. Hearing loss makes it more difficult to hear speech and other noises. Hearing loss is a rather common occurrence. The most prevalent causes of hearing loss are noise and ageing. In the majority of situations, it is impossible to correct a hearing loss. Typically, hearing loss is treated using hearing aids.

CAUSES OF AUDIOVISION LOSS

Numerous factors might contribute to hearing loss, but the two most frequent are ageing and noise.

Hearing loss is a normal part of ageing. Our hearing ability deteriorates throughout our forties and beyond, and more than half of us endure significant hearing loss by the time we reach our eighties. Presbyacusis is another term for hearing loss associated with ageing.

Noise exposure is a more prevalent cause of hearing loss. It might also be an effect of living in a noisy environment. This noise may be a result of our employment or volunteer exposure to loud music at rock festivals, nightclubs, discotheques, and stereos—with or without headphones.

Hearing loss might also be caused by other factors. It may be caused by one of the following:

  • Certain pathologies and infections
  • Several syndromes
  • Medications and pharmaceuticals
  • Ear damage
  • Head injuries
  • Ear malformations or occlusions
  • Factors genetic
  • Head tumours
  • Tobacco and alcohol
  • Solvents
  • Cholesterol

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PROCEEDING WITH A CLAIM FOR HEARING LOSS WHILE USING A NO WIN NO FEE STRATEGY

You may bring an industrial deafness claim on a no win no fee basis, which means that you will not have to pay anything if you lose.
Once you meet with your attorney, they will be able to advise you on the likelihood of your hearing loss compensation case being successful. Additionally, if you do not prevail in your compensation claim, their no-win-no-fee guarantee ensures that you will not be required to pay your attorney.

COMPENSATION FOR LOSS OF HEARING

Making a compensation claim may seem frightening, but we’ve seen firsthand how much money can mean to people’s lives — both now and in the future.

That is because your attorney must consider all of the repercussions of your hearing loss while drafting your compensation claim, as well as the potential effect on your life in the future.
This implies that you will be covered for the following:

  • Any medical therapy that you have had to pay for, such as treatment for tinnitus
  • Costs associated with specialised equipment, such as hearing aids and batteries, as well as modified doorbells and telephones
  • Earnings loss if you are unable to work or are forced to choose a lesser paying job
  • The emotional toll, as well as any hobbies or social activities you’ve forgone

Your lawyers will thoroughly investigate your case to ensure you get the compensation you deserve, allowing you to resume your life with confidence and financial stability.

COMMENCEMENT OF A CLAIM FOR HEARING LOSS COMPENSATION

While you may be concerned about submitting a claim for industrial deafness, your injury attorney will work to make the process as simple and painless as possible.

The first step is to contact a legal expert to see if you are eligible to file a claim. It is critical to act quickly if you determine what caused your hearing loss. After speaking with an attorney, you may determine whether or not to proceed with your argument. If you grant them permission, they will locate the most qualified lawyers for your case and promptly connect you with them.
Following that, your attorney will be able to handle the most of the work on your behalf, but they will keep you informed throughout the process.

WHEN SHOULD YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION?

It is advisable to begin your industrial deafness claim as soon as possible, since you often have just three years to file a lawsuit.
The reality, however, is that hearing loss may take a long time to manifest. As a result, the three-year timeframe starts with the ‘knowledge’ date — the date on which you first realised your employment was causing your hearing loss.

You may speak with an expert to get the process started, or submit your information using the claim form on this page. Your case will be handled with utmost care, and we will ensure that any result reached reflects both what you have gone through and what your future treatment requirements will be.