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Claims for Hearing Loss at Work Scotland

If you are subjected to excessive noise at work this could cause damage to your hearing. If you believe you are suffering from hearing problems caused by your work environment, you could be entitled to compensation if your employer has not taken reasonable steps to protect you. If you need more information and advice on this matter, contact the specialist solicitors at Jones Whyte today for a consultation. We will listen to your situation carefully and let you know whether you have a valid claim.

Whatever the degree of hearing loss suffered, employers open themselves to claims for hearing loss at work if they don’t provide adequate protection, or if they fail to take steps to reduce noise.

If you work, or used to work, in a noisy environment, your employer has a legal duty to reduce the risk of you suffering from hearing problems. This means making sure you have the proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as earmuffs and earplugs, and making sure you are not exposed to loud noises for prolonged periods of time. They are also responsible for ensuring that you receive regular and adequate health checks.

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You are more likely to suffer hearing loss at work if you are employed in certain industries. These include:

Manufacturing.
Utilities.
Construction.
Shipyards.
Metal works.
Quarries and mines.
Textile mills.

However, you don’t need to work in one of these industries to make a claim for workplace hearing loss.

Our specialist solicitors have handled many claims for hearing loss at work, and we will be able to support you every step of the way.

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Get in contact with our experienced legal professionals today for support with your case.

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Hearing loss claims process

At Jones Whyte, our experienced workplace injury lawyers will be available to take you through the entire claim.

Whether your hearing loss is a result of a single incident, or there was an ongoing pattern of negligence, the claims process is roughly the same. It starts with one of our team taking your statement. This is to establish exactly what happened and what should have been done differently. We will then investigate the claim. We will gather evidence, which could include:

Medical records.
Witness statements.
Workplace policies.

We will then inform the other side of the claim and begin to calculate an appropriate level of compensation.

Most compensation claims are settled out of court. If court action is necessary, we will ensure you are supported throughout.

Workplace injury claims

At Jones Whyte, we understand you may not feel comfortable making a claim against your employer. After all, you may believe that making a claim could harm your career prospects or result in retaliation from your employer. However, if this is the case, your employer would simply be making themselves liable for further claims.

Jones Whyte doesn’t just handle claims for hearing loss at work. We handle all sorts of workplace injury claims, including:

Jones Whyte will provide a sympathetic, professional and honest approach to people who come to us with workplace hearing loss claims.

When you have suffered an injury in the workplace you need legal advice you can trust. Contact our friendly noise-induced hearing loss solicitors today and start your no-win no-fee claim.