Industrial Deafness
Since the introduction of the 2005 Noise at Work Act, all UK employers are obliged to a care for their employees and provide them the correct safety and protective equipment in order to work in a safe environment.
If you been the victim of hearing problems due to industrial deafness then Express Solicitors will pursue a compensation claim on your behalf. Complete our contact form or phone our team of experienced personal injury solicitors for free on 0800 294 6250.
Common Causes of Industrial Deafness
A variety of working environments can contribute to causes of hearing loss. Employees who tend to work in the environments listed below will suffer from hearing problems the most:
- Factories
- Building Sites
- Night Clubs and Bars
- Military Services
- Transport Workers: Planes and Trains
If you have been the victim hearing problems because of your workplace, then you may be entitled to an industrial deafness compensation claim.
Making your industrial deafness compensation claim
Causes of hearing loss occur from experiencing loud noises, particularly over a long period. However, some people can experience industrial deafness from a single incident of exposure to excessive noise such as an explosion.
Thousands of UK employees each year report hearing problems or some form of industrial deafness. Express personal injury solicitors understand the issues concerned and can use their experience to achieve maximum compensation for you, so you can get your life back on track.
Contact Express Solicitors
Contact Express personal injury solicitors today if you have suffered from industrial deafness because of your workplace. Call free phone on 0800 294 6250 or complete our contact form and one of our personal injury solicitors will contact you to discuss your industrial deafness claim.
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