Noise Induced Hearing Loss

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Noise Induced Hearing Loss and the Purchase of Hearing Aids

Why solicitors in Noise Induced Hearing Loss claims should now, more so than ever, push to seek the cost of purchasing hearing aids from Defendant Insurers.

There has been recent news coverage about the NHS attempting to cut costs by only offering one hearing aid for a patient whose hearing is affected in both ears. The Patient concerned is apparently being advised to use the one hearing aid by alternating between each ear, all for the purpose of saving the NHS an average £ 90.00 for every patient.

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Mesothelioma Scheme to Compensate Victims

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The Mesothelioma Act 2014, passed on 31st January 2014, established a compensation scheme funded by a levy placed on insurance companies. Under this Act, only Mesothelioma sufferers diagnosed on or after 25 July 2012, who cannot trace a former employer or insurers and who have not already received compensation, will be eligible for an award, providing they can prove negligent exposure. Successful applicants will receive approximately 80% of the average court award, which will include a sum for legal costs.

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Court of Appeal Ruling for Hearing Loss

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After having worked for 20 years packing stocking in a hosiery factory an employee developed hearing problems. The noise in the factory was at a lower level than is usually accepted for liability. However, the Court of Appeal stated that the ambient noise of 85 decibels was not safe and the firm should have provided hearing protection for its workers. As a result the company was liable under section 29 of the factories act 1961.

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