{"id":2311,"date":"2019-03-26T14:51:25","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T14:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2311"},"modified":"2019-03-26T14:51:25","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T14:51:25","slug":"can-i-make-a-workplace-injury-claim-for-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/can-i-make-a-workplace-injury-claim-for-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Make a Workplace Injury Claim for Hearing Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From the beginning days of workers\u2019 compensation law,\npeople who have suffered hearing loss due to their job have been making injury\nclaims with their employers insurance carriers. If you believe you are a victim\nof workplace-induced hearing loss, this blog is for you. Continue reading to\nlearn what you need to know about making a workers\u2019 compensation claim for\nhearing loss in Indiana, including who to trust to represent you and your case\nand how to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Defining Hearing Loss<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Workers\u2019 compensation claims for hearing loss are\ncomplex since the technical definitions, methods of evaluating its severity,\nand approaches to compensate for it, differ among states. It is important to\nmeet with a licensed Indiana personal injury lawyer for professional and\naccurate legal advice regarding your hearing loss injuries. It is also wise to\nlearn what you can about making a workers\u2019 compensation claim for hearing loss,\nwhat the laws say about such workplace injuries, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Measuring Sound<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Standard sound is measured in decibels (dB). For a\nbetter understanding of decibels, consider these examples: A pin dropping is 10\ndecibels; conversational speech is around 60dB; flushing a toilet is 75dB; a\nlawn mower is 90dB; a table saw is 105 dB; a jackhammer is around 110dB; the\nsound of an emergency siren is 115dB; peak stadium crowd noise is around 130dB;\na shotgun is 160dB. As you can gather, many of these noises are part of\neveryday jobs, like construction workers, landscapers, first responders,\nstadium staff, factory workers, subway workers, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Noise Exposure<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the type of vocation, the level of noise\ncan vary, thus resulting in varying effects. A person can suffer injuries from\ncommon noises, whether exposed just one time or over a long period of time.\nBoth long-term low noise levels and short-term high noise levels can cause\ndamage to the inner ear where the hair cells are found. The trouble is, once\nthese inner ear hair cells are damaged, they cannot be restored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of the real potential damage to hearing, the\nOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets limits for employee\nnoise exposure. These limits are 90dB for 8 hours a day, and 2 hours of\nexposure to 100dB. Think back to the examples of noise levels discussed before;\na police siren is 115 decibels, while a jackhammer averages around 110\ndecibels. Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)\nalso requires employers to equip their staff with the proper protective gear,\near damage can still occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recovering Compensation for Workplace Hearing Loss<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Different states have different formulas and procedures for compensating injured workers for hearing loss. Furthermore, various factors influence eligibility and max limits for compensation. For instance, states like Pennsylvania and Delaware commonly compensate injured victims with Temporary Total Disability, Partial Disability, or Permanent and Total Disability benefits, but they use different formulas for providing such benefits. See our blog, \u201cA Brief Explanation of Temporary Total, Temporary Partial, and Permanent Total Disability Benefits<\/a>\u201d to understand these types of benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here in Indiana, injured workplace victims may be awarded Temporary Total Disability (TTD), Temporary Partial Disability (TPD), Permanent Total Disability (PTD), and even Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI) benefits, which is when an injured person will not attain 100% recovery. As for hearing loss, it may help to know that, according to Worker\u2019s Compensation Act, \u201cAn injury “arises out of the employment” when there is some causal relationship between the injury sustained and the duties or services performed by the employee. This causal relationship is established when a reasonably prudent person considers an injury incidental to employment at the time of entering into it or when the facts indicate a connection between the condition under which the employee works and the injury.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind, your rights to compensation for\nworkplace hearing loss will be dependent on various specific factors, which is\nwhy it is necessary to consult with a reputable personal injury lawyer who is\nwell-versed in Indiana workers\u2019 compensation law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did You Suffer Hearing Loss at Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hearing loss is one of several occupational conditions that can be sustained by employees here in Indiana. If you believe you are a victim of workplace-induced hearing loss or ear damage, contact the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to learn you rights and eligibility for compensation. We offer free initial consultations so you can discuss your workplace injuries<\/a> with a seasoned Indiana personal injury lawyer, in person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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