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  • I haven’t worked in noise for many years. Can I still claim?
  • The company I worked for no longer exists. Can I still claim?
  • Will I have to pay anything if I lose the case?
  • What is No Win No Fee?
  • How long does the claim process take?
  • But I don’t think I’m deaf
  • I think my hearing is ok
  • Will I have to pay anything for the test?
  • Where will I have my hearing test?
  • How long is the hearing test?
  • How long do I have to make a claim?
  • How much are the Solicitors’ Fees?
  • I was in the Military, does this make a difference?
  • How long does the assessment take over the phone?
I haven’t worked in noise for many years. Can I still claim?

Yes. As long as you have worked in a noisy environment for 5 years after 1963, OR 2 years in the case of NCB workers.

The company I worked for no longer exists. Can I still claim?

Yes. The compensation is paid from the insurance company who provided your previous employer with their employer’s liability insurance policy and we can trace which company provided the insurance policy.

Will I have to pay anything if I lose the case?

No. Your claim will be conducted on a No Win No Fee basis, which means you have nothing to lose by making a claim.

What is No Win No Fee?

It is an agreement between you and the solicitor which means that if the solicitor doesn’t win the case you will not pay any fees. This means you can make a claim risk free, with peace of mind.

How long does the claim process take?

It depends on the complexity of your specific circumstances and the number of employers you have worked for but, in general, NIHL claims take around 12 months to settle.

But I don’t think I’m deaf

You don’t have to be ‘stone’ deaf or wear hearing aids to be able to make a claim. The damage done to your hearing through loud noise affects the high frequencies of your hearing, and some people don’t even notice these mild symptoms.

I think my hearing is ok

Many of the symptoms go unnoticed and we have helped thousands of people that did not realise they had been affected.

Will I have to pay anything for the test?

No, the hearing test is completely free of charge and if you have a claim our solicitors will conduct your claim under a No Win No Fee agreement, meaning you will never have anything to pay.

Where will I have my hearing test?

The hearing test will take place at a location convenient for yourself. Some people prefer to have this done in the comfort of their own home. We also hold hearing clinic events nationwide and would ensure it is within a 5 mile radius of your home address to suit you.

How long is the hearing test?

The hearing test takes just 10 minutes to conduct.

How long do I have to make a claim?

From the day you are diagnosed with any hearing issues you have just 3 years to make a claim.

How much are the Solicitors’ Fees?

If your case is not successful, there are no fees to pay. If the case is successful, the solicitors are only able to charge 25% of the total amount awarded to you.

I was in the Military, does this make a difference?

We are able to claim for people whose only noise exposure is limited to the military as long as you served 5 years or more after 1987. If the military exposure was pre 1987 then subtract the amount of years you served in the military from the amount of years you worked in alternative noisy workplaces and ensure you are still left with at least 5 years’ exposure at the alternative companies. If you are still unsure as to whether you qualify please contact a member of our team who will be happy to assist further.

How long does the assessment take over the phone?

Our experienced specialists will take no longer than 10 minutes on the phone to establish your work history and build your case file.



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