Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) affects many people who’ve worked in a noisy place without the right protection or training from their employer. Our solicitors specialise in industrial deafness claims and we could help you claim compensation. How Do I Make An Industrial Deafness Claim? To make a claim you should contact us as soon as you realise your hearing loss could be linked to your work. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your situation and if we think you have a case. If you decide to claim we’ll discuss ways to pay like No Win No Fee agreements. We’ll gather information and contact those responsible for your hearing loss (like your employer) to see if they accept responsibility. If they do, we’ll try and get interim compensation payments. These are paid to you before your claim is settled and can help pay for things like medical treatment or travel costs. If you do make an industrial deafness claim with us, we’ll let you know exactly what we’re doing at every stage, and what we need from you. How Much Compensation Can I Claim For Industrial Deafness? How much compensation you’ll get will depend on your individual circumstances. Our lawyers will look at things like: The seriousness of your hearing loss and if it was caused by working in a noisy environment If your employer followed the right procedures to protect you Any medical and travel expenses you've had to pay Your care and support needs – now and in the future. We’ll make sure the compensation you receive is enough to help pay for the best care and support you need to cope with industrial deafness. Is There A Time Limit In Making A Hearing Loss Claim? Usually you need to make a claim within three years of realising your hearing loss might be linked to your work. If you worked outside the UK, then the time limit can be shorter. If you have any concerns or questions about the time limit for claiming compensation, call our team today on 0800 056 4110 or contact us online for free initial advice and to talk through your options. Can I Make A No Win No Fee Industrial Deafness Claim? Most of the industrial hearing loss claims we handle are on a no win no fee basis. This means that there’s nothing to pay upfront and nothing to pay if your claim is unsuccessful.* We’ll discuss other funding options with you too, like Legal Expenses Insurance (LEI) or if you’re covered through membership of a trade union. We’ll explain each process clearly and advise which we think is most suitable for you. Visit our No Win No Fee page for more information on how it works. Why Choose Us? Our team of dedicated workplace illness solicitors work across the UK and have decades of experience helping people claim from their employers. We’ve made many successful claims for hearing conditions like industrial deafness, acoustic shock and tinnitus. We’ll make the process simple and guide you through each step. Contact Us For more information, call us on 0800 056 4110 contact us online and we'll be happy to discuss your options in a free initial consultation. Specialists in hearing loss claims since 1990 No Win, No Fee* Available in offices across the UK Work closely with the British Tinnitus Association Call us for a free initial consultation 0800 056 4110 Or we can call you back at a time of your choice Request a call back Phone lines open 24/7, 365 days a year Contact us today For a free initial consultation Freephone 0800 056 4110 Prefer not to call? Use our form Your name* Your email* Your phone number* How can we help?* Enquiry type Hearing Loss & Industrial Deafness Industrial Disease Compensation Claims Acoustic Shock Claims Bursitis Claims Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Claims Chemical Poisoning Claims Occupational Asthma Claims Occupational Dermatitis Claims Osteoarthritis Claims Repetitive Strain Injury Claims Silicosis Compensation Claims Tinnitus Claims Ulnar Neuropathy & Cubital Tunnel Claims Vibration White Finger Claims This data will only be used by Irwin Mitchell for processing your query and for no other purpose. Mark Allen Associate Director Meet the team
Hearing Loss & Industrial Deafness - More Information Are There Any Time Limits For Making A Claim? You have three years to make a compensation claim from the date you first became aware of your hearing loss symptoms, or if you believe they have been caused by your previous work environment. This means that you can start a claim many years after you stopped working at the company in question, as long as you didn’t notice the extent of your hearing problems until much later. Will I Lose My Job If I Claim Against My Employers? If you wish to make a claim against your current employer, then any compensation would be paid by their insurer. It has been compulsory to have insurance for many years, so it’s highly likely that they will have this in place. There are also legal safeguards in place to protect you from unfair dismissal. This basically means that your employer must be able to justify their reason for dismissing you in relation to your claim, which is highly unlikely. If you want to discuss this subject in more detail, our industrial deafness solicitors will be able to talk you through your rights and what you can expect. The Company Is Now Out Of Business. Can I Still Claim? Yes, even if your employer has gone out of business you could still make a claim. The company will have been insured to deal with claims like this, so it will be the insurer’s responsibility for any compensation payments. For more information, please visit our page on claiming if your employer has ceased trading. How Can Irwin Mitchell Help? We have a team of dedicated, experienced workplace illness solicitors who believe passionately that employees have the right to work in a safe environment. We fund most cases on a No Win No Fee basis, which means that you won’t have to pay any legal fees unless your claim is successful. Our specialist team has helped many clients to claim compensation for a range of hearing conditions, including noise-induced hearing loss, acoustic shock and tinnitus. We have a great deal of experience in handling claims of this kind and know the sorts of issues that you and your family may be facing. We also have a team of specialist employment solicitors who can advise you on your employment rights if you’re worried about taking your employers to court. Meet The Experts Our workplace illness department is one of the largest in the country and regularly praised by independent legal guides. You can rely on us to ensure that you receive the medical support and compensation that you deserve. Take a look at our team of hearing loss specialists. It was incredible, impressive and comforting how each member of the team was there to support us at different times." Mr R, Northumberland
They guided us well through the process "They were very human and extremely sensitive and gave us answers to questions we hadn't even asked. We didn't know what we were doing or the legal system, and they guided us well through the process. They were just wonderful."