Claiming For Industrial Deafness
Every employer has an obligation to keep their employees safe from harm, or where there is a risk, make them fully aware of the sometimes lasting implications. This means that equipment should be provided where applicable to ensure that employees are safe if they are working in a hazardous area. This is no different for loss of hearing. In 2005 the Noise At Work act was passed which meant that all employers should ensure the safety of their employees’ hearing when working in noisy areas.
What constitutes a noisy area should have been identified by your employer but typically, exposure to loud machinery in factories, on building sites, in the military or when working with planes and trains can be to blame. It can even be caused if you regularly work in a night club or a bar. Neither does it have to be prolonged exposure; one solitary incident can be to blame for hearing damage.
By contacting your personal injury solicitor you can find out whether you can make a claim. This comes with no risk to yourself since almost all solicitor’s offer a no win no fee service. If you are making a claim against your current employer, it should not threaten your job either.
Deafness can last a lifetime and require alterations in your lifestyle as well as the need for ongoing medical checkups. By contacting your no win no fee lawyer you could claim compensation which could make life easier for you and your family. Your personal injury solicitor has a vast degree of experience when dealing with claims such as industrial deafness and they are perfectly placed to give you impartial advice on what your employer should have been responsible for. If they were negligent, then it is entirely possible that you will be able to make a successful claim.
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