Industrial-Induced Hearing Loss
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is a significant issue that affects those who suffer from it as well as their families. Contact Lincoln Lewis Solicitors as soon as possible if you have been impacted. On a “no win, no fee” basis, we would love to assist you in pursuing this claim.
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It is our goal to make it possible for our clients to access justice without the concern of being burdened financially.
We want to make it possible for our clients to access justice without having to worry about the financial burden of doing so.
Our staff is here to assist you if you think that the noise levels and surroundings of your place of employment are contributing factors to your hearing-related concerns, whether you are experiencing deafness, hearing loss, or tinnitus. It makes no difference whether the firm you worked for has gone out of business or not; you are still able to file a claim for hearing loss that was brought on by occupational exposure.
Lincoln Lewis Solicitors are aware of the fact that hearing issues may have a significant impact on a person’s life and family and that they can have long-term consequences in day-to-day activities. Over time, chronic exposure to loud noises, such as those produced by construction equipment, machinery, and other sources, can lead to the progressive development of hearing loss. On the other hand, hearing loss can occur suddenly.
During the process of submitting claims with us, we strongly urge participants to undergo a free evaluation by a licenced medical practitioner. This is done so that we can determine the extent of the injuries that a claimant has incurred.
In most cases, the following are the symptoms that are associated with noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), which is also known as work-related hearing loss. The intensity of these symptoms might vary.
- Mishearing words in conversation: Difficulty interpreting spoken words accurately, particularly in circumstances where there are numerous individuals talking or in surroundings where there is a lot of background noise.
- Hearing difficulties in the presence of background noise: Having difficulty hearing and following discussions when there is background noise, such as when you are in a busy office or a restaurant that is packed with people.
- Needing to increase the volume of the television or radio: Hearing loss may require to crank the volume up to a level that is far higher than what other people consider to be necessary. This might be an indication that your hearing has become less sensitive.
- Subtitles being Required: Obtaining one’s understanding of the language with the use of closed captioning or subtitles when viewing television or films.
- Missing out on discussions: the habit of frequently missing out on essential information or details in conversations, particularly when other people are speaking to you in passing or in informal interactions.
Note that these symptoms might not always be immediately evident, and that the degree of hearing loss might vary from person to person. It is crucial to keep this in mind along the process. It is recommended that you obtain a hearing evaluation from a medical professional if you suffer any of these symptoms and have a suspicion that they may be connected to noise exposure at your place of employment.
It is legally required of your company to take reasonable precautions to keep workers safe at work. A number of countries, especially the United Kingdom, have made this obligation a key component of their rules regarding occupational health and safety. The provision of a safe and healthy working environment is under the purview of employers, who are obligated to take precautions to protect their employees from potential hazards, such as the presence of excessive noise levels.
To be more specific, with relation to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), companies should adhere to policies and procedures that reduce the likelihood of their employees experiencing hearing impairment. Among these possible measures are the following:
Conducting noise assessments: Employers should conduct noise assessments in the workplace in order to detect possible dangers and evaluate whether or not protective measures are required.
Hearing protection: In the event that the noise levels surpass the permissible limits, employers are obligated to supply their employees with adequate hearing protection devices, such as earplugs or earmuffs.
Employers should take measures to limit noise at its source, such as utilising machinery or equipment that is quieter, in order to implement engineering controls.
Education and awareness: Employers should educate their staff members about the dangers that are linked with noise in the workplace, the correct way to use hearing protection, and the ways in which to identify the symptoms of hearing loss.
Monitoring and testing on a frequent basis: Employers may be compelled to conduct hearing tests on a regular basis in order to monitor the hearing health of their employees, particularly if the employees are exposed to excessive levels of noise.
If employer has failed to fulfil their duty of care if they do not take reasonable precautions to safeguard their employees from hearing loss caused by noise or if they do not comply with health and safety requirements that are connected to noise in the workplace, they may be considered to have failed in their duty of care.
If you feel that your hearing issues are the consequence of the environment in which you work and that your employer did not fulfil their duty of care to protect you from excessive noise levels, contact Lincoln Lewis Solicitors to obtain compensation for your hearing loss and the losses that are associated with it, we are able to assist you in evaluating your case, gathering evidence, and pursuing legal action if it is required.