It is estimated that 25% of the population aged above 60 wear hearing aids many of which suffer from hearing loss caused by their previous jobs. Hearing loss is caused by sustained exposure to loud noise and can result in symptoms such as tinnitus and ear damage.
Many people suffering from hearing loss don't know that they can claim compensation from previous employers if they believe that their job contributed to their hearing loss. One of the most common trades of people with hearing loss is those working in the Ministry Of Defence such as the Army, Navy and RAF. Others include working in noisy factories such as in engineering, clothing plants or working on heavy machinery.
Many employers failed to provide sufficient hearing protection to their employees which has caused or severely contributed to the hearing loss of their employees later in life.
Average Hearing Loss Claim - £3,500
On average their are 1,000 successful hearing loss claims each month resulting in an average compensation settlement of £3-4,000. Many people who receive this money put it towards the cost of buying hearing aids to help with their hearing loss, but the money is yours to spend how you would choose.
The good news is that employers are now becoming more responsible for their employees and are providing suitable hearing protection to avoid hearing loss claims in the future.
To find out if you have a hearing loss claim visit www.earhearingaid.co.uk
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