Work Conditions and Hearing Loss
Work-related hearing loss almost always comes from high levels of acoustic trauma, meaning that the inner ear is injured by extremely loud volumes of noise. This can be a one-time sound or ongoing noise, leading to increasing damage. This type of harm is usually associated with those who work in a construction zone or in a factory. However, any occupation could be at risk if loud noises of any kind are present.
Because the ears are a very sensitive part of one’s body, it does not take long for injury to occur. If you have developed temporary or permanent hearing loss while on the job, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529.
Symptoms of Hearing Trauma
The following symptoms may indicate ear trauma or hearing loss:
- Sounds seem muffled or distorted
- A ringing or roaring sound in one or both ears
- A loss of ability to hear high frequency/high pitched noises
- Increased difficulty in understanding what other people are saying to or around you
Inner ear damage can be caused by several factors including the sound’s loudness, pitch, length of exposure, and the use of ear protection gear. If you have to shout in your place of work to be heard, the noise might be injurious to you and your colleagues.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love was exposed to loud or high frequency noises on the job and has sustained hearing loss because of it, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529 for a free case evaluation.
