What Is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is a condition related to the ears which is characterised by a hissing, buzzing or ringing sound produced within the inner ear. The noises experienced by sufferers range in degree of pitch from one individual to another, they can be low or high in frequency, intermittent or constant and can happen unilaterally (in one ear) and bilaterally (in two ears). Tinnitus can affect both sleep and concentration and it is estimated that approximately 15 % of the population have experienced it on some level.

Most of us have experienced ‘phase change’ which is a temporary buzzing in the ear after going to a concert with loud music or working in a noisy industrial environment. The ear ringing disappears after a few hours and most of us usually think nothing of it. However, those exposed to perpetual noise on a recurring basis are at risk of developing more long-term effects.

Tinnitus sufferers begin to notice they are missing obvious sounds like doorbells, having to turn up the radio or general speech noises. Shortly after, they may begin to detect ringing or humming sounds at irregular intervals and initially in quieter settings, this later becomes a more constant sound.

Making A Claim For Tinnitus Compensation

If you would like further information with regards to making a claim for compensation as a result of tinnitus problems or another type of industrial injury at work, our team of expert industrial injury solicitors can advise further.

In the first instance, either call us on 0800 342 3206 or complete our initial online claim form and one of our team will contact you for a confidential and informal early discussion with regards to your condition and making a claim.

SPECIALISTS IN TINNITUS CLAIMS

Jefferies Solicitors are specialists in dealing with all kinds of personal injury claims, including tinnitus compensation claims. Our experienced team are ready to help you. From your initial enquiry through to settlement, we will work hard to ensure that you claim the amount of compensation you are entitled to.

We understand that tinnitus can be very debilitating and can affect every aspect of your life. If you have developed the condition through no fault of your own, compensation can give you some financial relief and peace of mind. Please fill in our online form or call us on 0800 342 3206 and one of our team will advise you in an informal, yet confidential manner.

Where next? Read: How Much Compensation for Tinnitus

Make A Personal Injury Claim

If you have suffered as a result of an accident that wasn’t your fault, you could be entitled to make a personal injury claim for compensation.

Contact Jefferies’ no win, no fee solicitors on our national accident helpline above or complete our quick online enquiry form. One of our team of experienced specialists will get in touch to discuss your prospect of claiming for an accident or injury, in confidence.