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Hearing Injuries

Las Vegas Hearing Injury Attorneys

It is of no surprise that so many cases of hearing loss are reported due to the fragility and sensitivity of the ear. Sound waves entering the ear cause one’s eardrum to vibrate, but extremely heavy sound waves often vibrate the eardrum and inner ear (the cochlea) to such an extent that nerves and hair cells in the cochlea obtain permanent damage. Normally, these heavy sound waves damage the ear in one of two forms: volume or length of exposure to the sound. Following exposure to such heavy sound waves, one will usually lose sensitivity to sound first, followed by the loss of frequency of speech.

Hearing loss incurred from ear blasts or heavy noise exposure creates a highly inconvenient, long-term injury affecting one’s everyday life. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), roughly 15 percent of Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 report high frequency hearing loss due to continued exposure to loud sounds at work or in leisure activities, such as concerts, shows, or movie and television experiences.

Some other types of hearing loss causes include:

• Construction accidents
• Medical malpractice accidents
• falling objects
• explosions

In cases where the hearing loss is related to workplace exposure, particularly in environments like construction sites or industrial settings, worker’s compensation claims may be applicable. It’s important for employees to understand that hearing loss, when caused by occupational hazards, can be addressed under worker’s compensation. Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC is skilled in navigating the complexities of such claims, providing comprehensive legal assistance to those affected.

In the State of Nevada, hearing loss is not a specific provision in the worker’s compensation statute; but rather, hearing loss is treated as an occupational disease, and with our extensive experience and knowledge of Nevada law, Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC is here to help assist your personal injury claims.