Hearing Loss and Permanent Disability
In certain vocations, workers may be forced to operate near loud engines, power tools, vehicles, and other types of machinery that produces sound and noise at extremely high decibels. Such noise can cause severe and long-lasting damage to the individual’s ability to hear and in some cases may cause permanent hearing loss.
If a person suffers permanent disability as a result of work-related duties or injuries caused by his or her duties, he or she may be eligible for compensation from his or her employer. For more information on long-term disability compensation, contact the Pennsylvania workers compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., P.C at 610-667-7511.
Causes of Hearing Loss
Persons who suffer hearing loss are often exposed to certain noise frequencies for a specific duration of time. Hearing loss on the job may be caused by:
- Repeated use of loud power tools
- Heavy machinery
- Screeching or whining of motors in work spaces
- Loud vehicles including trucks, tractors, and airplanes
- Music played at loud volumes
It is important for employers to provide earphones, earplugs, and other safety equipment to help protect employees who are expected to perform their duties in extremely loud environments. In many cases, the level of hearing loss depends on many factors including the worker’s individual response to loud noise, length of exposure, and other factors that may be difficult to judge.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has suffered serious hearing loss as a result of working in a loud environment, contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., P.C at 610-667-7511 to discuss your legal options.