Suffering from Hearing Loss?
If you have suffered hearing loss as a result of your job, you may be eligible to receive compensation.
To pursue compensation, you will need to prove that your hearing loss was caused by your job and that your employer was negligent in protecting you from excessive noise or other hazards. This may require an expert evaluation and medical evidence. It’s also important to consult with a lawyer who specializes in workers’ compensation cases.
Medical expenses: Hearing loss can require medical treatment and ongoing care, including things like hearing aids and cochlear implants, which can be costly. Compensation can help cover the expenses associated with treating and managing your hearing loss.
Lost wages: If your hearing loss prevents you from working, or requires you to take a reduced role or change job, you may be eligible to receive compensation for lost wages.
Loss of earning capacity: If you are unable to work at the same capacity or earning potential as you did before your hearing loss, you may be entitled to compensation for that loss of earning capacity.
Pain and suffering: Hearing loss can also cause emotional and psychological distress, and you may be entitled to compensation for the pain and suffering caused by your condition.
The right to claim: It’s important to note that compensation is not only a financial matter but also a right, and you should consider it as an opportunity to hold the company accountable for their actions, and to ensure that they take appropriate measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
If you have suffered hearing loss as a result of your job, it is important to consider hiring an expert to help you with your claim for compensation. Here are a few reasons why:
Navigating legal requirements: There are many legal requirements and procedures that must be followed when making a claim for compensation, and we can help you understand and navigate these requirements. We can help you gather the necessary evidence and documents, and ensure that your claim is filed within the appropriate time frame.
Proving liability: To receive compensation, you must be able to prove that your employer was negligent in protecting you from excessive noise or other hazards that caused your hearing loss. We can help you gather and present the evidence necessary to establish liability. We can also help you identify and prove damages suffered by you.
Representing you in negotiations or court: If your claim goes to court, we can represent you in court and fight for your rights. We can also negotiate with insurance companies and employers to ensure that you receive a fair settlement.
Knowledge and Experience: We specialise in worker’s compensation cases and have the knowledge and experience to know how to deal with the specifics of your case, and which legal strategies to use to have the best chances of getting the compensation you deserve.
Protecting your rights: Your employer and their insurance company have legal representation, so it’s important that you have someone that can defend your rights and make sure that you are not taken advantage of.
Our initial legal advice is at no cost to you, so speak to one of our specialists now.
What our clients have to say…
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