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Suffering from hearing loss or tinnitus that may be caused by working in the Army, Marines, Navy, Royal Air Force or Special Forces?
If so, you maybe suffering from Military Noise Induced Hearing Loss (M-NIHL) and be entitled to compensation.
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Military Noise Induced Hearing Loss (M-NIHL) is caused by excessive noise damaging the hair cells in your ear. This damage is irreparable.
For many people, hearing loss caused by excessive noise only becomes apparent later in life. The damage may become more noticeable gradually, even many years after you have stopped working in a noisy environment.
Noise exposure can also cause noise induced tinnitus. Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing noises in your ears, such as ringing or whooshing. It can take many forms and may last for seconds or be constant.
Could you have a claim?
If you think you may be suffering from M-NIHL and your service period was after 1987, get in touch with BLZ Solicitors.
If you served in the Army, Marines, Navy, Royal Air Force or Special Forces and have developed hearing loss or tinnitus following exposure to excessive noise, you may be entitled to compensation.
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Military personnel can be exposed to extremely loud noise during training, exercises and operational service. Repeated exposure to excessive noise can damage the sensitive structures within the ear and may contribute to permanent hearing loss or tinnitus.
Exposure to firearms and weapons during training or operational service.
Exposure to explosions, demolitions and other high-impact blasts.
Repeated exposure to aircraft and other high-powered aviation noise.
Noise from engines, armoured vehicles, machinery and other equipment.
The amount of compensation you may receive will depend on the severity and impact of your hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as the individual circumstances of your claim.
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Compensation will depend on the extent of your hearing loss and its impact on your everyday life.
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The level of compensation will depend on the severity of the injury and your individual circumstances.
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More significant hearing impairment may attract a higher level of compensation.
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Severe hearing loss may result in a substantially higher level of compensation.
BLZ Solicitors are experts in claiming compensation for veterans who are suffering from noise-induced hearing loss and noise induced tinnitus.
Our Partners have worked on both sides of NIHL claims. We have worked for claimants from a variety of employment backgrounds, as well as working for large, global Defendant law firms and representing some of the biggest insurance companies.
This experience gives us an understanding of NIHL claims from both sides. We know exactly what is required to win your claim and obtain the best possible outcome for you.
BLZ Solicitors are a modern, forward thinking law firm committed to achieving the best possible result for our clients.
We are an approachable and professional firm providing high quality legal representation. We pride ourselves on our customer service and approachable attitude.
We avoid unnecessary legal jargon and use straightforward language, so you can understand your claim and the legal process.
We keep our caseloads low to ensure the quality of our service stays high.
Your claim will be handled personally by one of the Partners themselves, giving you direct access to experienced solicitors throughout your claim.
We seek the best results for our individual clients and their individual needs.
We make the process as straightforward as possible. From your initial enquiry through to the conclusion of your claim, you will deal directly with experienced solicitors.
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Contact BLZ Solicitors to discuss your hearing loss or tinnitus and your military service.
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We will assess your circumstances and explain whether you may have a claim.
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If you decide to proceed, we handle the legal process and deal with the Defendant on your behalf.
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We work towards securing the best possible outcome for your individual circumstances.
During military service, personnel can be exposed to excessive noise in a wide range of environments. Repeated or significant exposure may contribute to permanent hearing damage and tinnitus.
This can include exposure to:
Noise-induced hearing loss can develop gradually. You may not have realised that your hearing was affected while you were serving.
For some people, the effects become more noticeable years after leaving the Armed Forces, particularly when difficulty hearing conversations, following discussions in noisy environments or persistent tinnitus begins to affect everyday life.
If you believe your military service may have contributed to your hearing problems, it is worth obtaining legal advice about your circumstances.
We will run your claim on a Conditional Fee Agreement (“CFA”), more commonly referred to as a No Win No Fee agreement.
This means that if you lose your claim, you do not owe us a penny.
If your noise induced hearing loss claim is successful, our costs will be recovered from the Defendant. We will take a percentage of your damages, up to a maximum of 25%.
We understand that the cost of pursuing a claim can be a concern. That’s why eligible claims can be handled under a Conditional Fee Agreement.
If your claim is unsuccessful, you do not owe us our legal fees. If your claim succeeds, our fees are subject to the terms of your agreement and we will take a percentage of your compensation, up to a maximum of 25%.
We can help veterans who may be suffering from Military Noise Induced Hearing Loss or noise induced tinnitus following service in the:
If your service period was after 1987 and you think you may be suffering from M-NIHL, please get in touch with us. We will be more than happy to talk with you.
There can be strict time limits for bringing a hearing loss claim. The rules surrounding limitation periods can be complicated, particularly where symptoms develop gradually or where your military service ended many years ago.
The fact that you have only recently become aware of your hearing loss does not necessarily mean that you have no claim.
If you served after 1987 and believe your hearing may have been affected by excessive military noise, we recommend getting legal advice as soon as possible.
You may have a potential claim if:
Every claim is different, so we will assess your individual circumstances before advising you.
Contact BLZ Solicitors for a free initial consultation with a specialist.
Our founding Partners have extensive experience in the legal sector and in civil litigation, including experience acting for both claimants and defendants in NIHL claims.
Your claim will be handled personally by one of our Partners, with a strong focus on client care and achieving the best possible outcome.
Roy qualified as a solicitor in 2017 and has extensive experience representing claimants pursuing compensation for Noise Induced Hearing Loss. He has also worked for international law firm DWF LLP, representing some of the biggest companies and insurers in the UK.
Zeeshan qualified as a solicitor in 2014 and has over ten years’ experience in the legal industry, including industrial disease and personal injury. He takes a detailed and efficient approach with a strong focus on client care.
Timothy qualified as a solicitor in 2015 and has extensive experience in personal injury and industrial disease claims, having worked for both claimants and major insurers.
Military noise exposure can affect people in different ways. As well as hearing loss, excessive noise can cause tinnitus – including persistent ringing, buzzing, humming or other sounds in the ears.
Where appropriate, a claim may take into account the impact your hearing problems have on your everyday life, as well as other losses and expenses that may be recoverable depending on your individual circumstances.
Our solicitors will explain what may be included in your claim and what evidence is required.
Military Noise Induced Hearing Loss (M-NIHL) is caused by excessive noise damaging the hair cells in your ear. The damage is irreparable and may only become apparent gradually, sometimes many years after you have stopped working in a noisy environment.
Yes. Noise exposure can cause noise induced tinnitus. This can involve hearing noises such as ringing or whooshing in your ears and can last for seconds or be constant.
If you think you may be suffering from M-NIHL and your service period was after 1987, please get in touch with BLZ Solicitors. We will be more than happy to talk with you.
Yes. We run claims on a Conditional Fee Agreement, commonly referred to as a No Win No Fee agreement. If you lose your claim, you do not owe us a penny. If your claim is successful, we will take a percentage of your damages, up to a maximum of 25%.
When you contact BLZ Solicitors, you will speak to a professional who can explain your options clearly and honestly.
Need Advice?
You don’t have to decide whether to make a claim straight away.
Speak to BLZ Solicitors and we can discuss your circumstances and explain the options available to you.
Think you may be suffering from Military Noise Induced Hearing Loss or noise induced tinnitus?
Contact us for a free initial consultation with a Partner.
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