Hearing Loss
Work-related hearing loss may result from a one-time exposure to an extremely loud noise such as a gunshot or an explosion. But in a greater number of cases, hearing loss results from repeated exposure to loud noise over an extended period of time. Numerous jobs expose workers to hazardous noise, though the following types of workers are particularly at risk for hearing loss:
Airport Workers - Carpenters
- Construction Workers
- Factory Workers
- Farmers
- Firefighters
- Heavy Industry Workers
- Musicians
- Nightclub Workers
- Police Officers
- Textile Mill Workers
- Warehouse Workers
Signs of the early stages of hearing loss include difficulty hearing conversations, frequently asking others to repeat themselves, misunderstanding what people say, requiring the television or radio volume to be louder than others in the room prefer, feeling that people are mumbling when they are talking, and straining to hear what people are saying. In addition, many victims of hearing loss experience a ringing sensation known as tinnitus.
If you or a loved one is suffering from occupational hearing loss, you can turn to an experienced and knowledgeable Atlanta workers' compensation attorney at The Bader Law Firm. The Bader Law Firm is dedicated to helping injured workers throughout Georgia, particularly in Atlanta and Metro Atlanta, and we strive to obtain the maximum allowable recovery for each of our clients.
To schedule a free consultation with a hearing loss attorney at The Bader Law Firm, please contact or call us at 404.917.9174. We are conveniently located in downtown Atlanta next door to the State Board of Workers' Compensation, and we are only steps from the Peachtree Center MARTA Station.
