Have you been exposed to noise in the workplace?

Experiencing hearing issues? You might be entitled to a hearing loss claim!

Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers has a team of experienced lawyers with significant experience in hearing loss claims. Hearing loss claims are essentially a form of workers compensation claim. We can provide advice on compensation you might be entitled to if you have suffered hearing loss resulting from your workplace, and we have great success in achieving positive outcomes for our clients.

Below are some of the signs that you might be suffering from hearing loss, and should consider a hearing test!

• Do you have trouble hearing soft or faint sounds?
• Is it difficult to understand normal conversation… does it sound muffled or unclear?
• Are you constantly increasing the volume on your television or radio just so you can hear it better?
• Do you avoid social gatherings because you have trouble hearing and understanding what people are saying?
• Are you experiencing a constant ringing and buzzing sound in your ears?

All of the above hearing issues are known as industrial deafness or noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).

If you have worked in a noisy environment in the past, it may be that your hearing loss is noise-induced, meaning that it was caused as a result of ongoing exposure to noise exposure in your workplace. The construction, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, automotive mechanic, meat packing/handling and hairdressing industries are often subject to high levels of noise exposure.  Even if the noise exposure occurred many years ago and you have retired or left that employment, you may still be entitled to a workers compensation claim for noise induced hearing loss and/or tinnitus.

A successful hearing loss claim will entitle you to an ongoing supply of hearing aids and potentially lump sum compensation, if you meet the threshold. Our team at TGB Lawyers can work through the steps involved in lodging a claim. It is not a complicated process – see the details in our infographic below about what’s involved.

This infographic gives a brief overview of the process involved in hearing loss claims.

Hearing Loss Claims – FAQs

• Can I claim for tinnitus? Yes
• I haven’t worked for 30 years, can I make a claim? Yes*
• Can I claim if my employer no longer exists? Yes
• I am a working Director, can I make a claim? Yes*
• I am a subcontractor or self-employed, can I make a claim? Yes*
• Will this affect my employer or prevent me from claiming other types of workers
  compensation? No
• Will it cost me anything out of pocket? No*

*Depending on the specific circumstances – we would be happy to chat to see if this applies to your situation.

Get in touch!

We offer an initial one hour consultation at NO CHARGE, to give you an indication of whether you might meet the criteria for a hearing loss claim. What do you have to lose? Get in touch with us today on 1800 730 842, and speak to a member of our specialist Hearing Loss Claims team today – or fill out this brief online form and one of our friendly team will be in touch.