Causes of Hearing Loss
Industrial Deafness or Noise Induced Hearing Loss, which is triggered by prolonged exposure to excessive noise levels, is one of the most commonly recognised industrial diseases. If you have worked in any noisy occupation after 1963, without ear protection, and now find it difficult to hear others speak, or suffer from ringing in your ears or other noises, you may have experienced deafness and you may have a claim.
Having difficulty following conversations when there is background noise
People complaining that the TV or radio is on too loud
Constantly asking people to repeat themselves
Regularly mishearing conversations
Ringing or buzzing in your ears
Related Diseases:
Tinnitus - damage to the hair cells in the inner
ear, causing random movement in a state of irritation,
which in turn leak electrical impulses to the brain.
Possible Claim Requirements
As deafness can be attributed to a
number of factors other than noise reasons, the sufferer
must have an audiogram by an experienced consultant to establish the correct conclusion. We can arrange an appointment on your behalf.
Who is at Risk?
Any industrial activity creating noise
above a certain level could cause damage of hearing
to those exposed to it.
Shipbuilders
Boilermakers
Steelworkers
Factory workers
Miners
Mill workers
Construction workers
Car manufacturers
Forestry workers
Night club workers
Bar workers
If you are not sure, we can still advise you. We are
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Asbestos led to death of Burnley man 06/08/2008 LONG-TERM asbestos exposure led to a Burnley man's death, an inquest heard.
Mr Kenneth Gates (73), of Burnley, was diagnosed with lung cancer in November and died in March
Asbestos factory worker died of deadly mesothelioma 23/07/2008 Retired sales executive Jacqui Kay had worked for a company that made asbestos bearings almost 40 years before her death from bronchial pneumonia as a result of mesothelioma, an inquest heard.
Successful Industrial Deafness Claim for Textile Mill Worker 04/01/2008 Claimant 58 years old had worked in textile mills for many years. Noticed hearing loss as others commented that the TV was too loud and because he found it difficult to follow conversations in noisy areas.
