As with most personal injury cases in Northern Ireland you have 3 years from the date of the injury or the date of knowledge. The same applies with hearing loss cases in that you have 3 years from the date you became aware that your hearing loss and tinnitus was due to your noisy employment. In certain circumstances exceptions may apply however should you have any doubt please contact us as soon as possible.
Yes, we have successfully brought claims where our clients worked in noisy factories from the 1960s up until the late 2000s.
The longest part of the claim is the information gathering. This is generally because we are relying on other parties. Once however we have had you medically examined and depending on whether or not your employer is disputing the claim, generally speaking a case would be settled in 12 months.
If you were exposed to loud noise during the course of your employment and are now suffering from tinnitus. It is likely that you are also suffering from noise induced hearing loss. This is something that we can determine following your medical assessment.
No, many of our clients don’t use a hearing aid. This however doesn’t mean that they haven’t suffered some damage to their ears.
A claim for hearing loss can be brought by anyone who suffers from hearing loss or tinnitus and this is due to them being employed in a noisy working environment. After receiving a diagnosis you then have 3 years to claim.
Addresses:
Newtownards Office
6 Mill Street, Newtownards
Northern Ireland. BT23 4LU
Belfast Office
Adelaide House, Hawthorne Business Centre
Falcon Road, Belfast BT12 6SJ (By Appointment)
Bangor Office
114 Abbey Street
Bangor BT20 4JB
Contact Us:
Call us on: 02891 817715
Fax: 02891 812374
Email: info@boydricesolicitors.com
Opening Times:
Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm (By Appointment)
