Industrial deafness and tinnitus (a constant noise in the ears) are common types of work related injury caused by prolonged exposure to loud or continuous noise from machinery. The occupations most commonly affected are associated with using heavy machinery, manufacturing, construction, agriculture and transport.
Employers have a duty of care to protect the hearing of their employees from excessive noise levels and Pattinson & Brewer’s Industrial Injury team has experience winning compensation for deafness and tinnitus victims from a wide range of occupations and industries.
It is important to consult a solicitor as soon as you realize that your deafness may have resulted from your exposure to noise at work as there are time limits to pursuing such claims.
If you think you have a claim of if you need more information please contact our Industrial Injury Team on 0800 988 0777 and ask for one of the following:
Paul Meehan - pmeehan@pattinsonbrewer.co.uk (London - Central)
Marcus Weatherby - mweatherby@pattinsonbrewer.co.uk (London - Central)
Deborah Smith - dsmith1@pattinsonbrewer.co.uk (London - Central)
Gary Lightwood - glightwood@pattinsonbrewer.co.uk (Bristol)
Ron Thompson - rthompson@pattinsonbrewer.co.uk (York)
