Tinnitus can be an extremely challenging condition. Some find that the tinnitus goes away over time. However, severe tinnitus can be permanent. Either way, you should never have to experience issues with your hearing due to another party’s actions. How much compensation for tinnitus you could receive depends on the severity of harm you have suffered, whether this has resulted in financial costs and the extent of psychological suffering you have experienced.
You can contact our team of advisors today to find out whether you can seek hearing loss compensation. They can explain the process in simple terms and check whether you could proceed with a specialist solicitor from our panel. You may find yourself one step closer towards getting a compensation payout, so why wait to enquire?
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- How Much Compensation For Tinnitus Can I Claim?
- How Is Tinnitus Compensation Valued?
- Can Compensation For Tinnitus Cover Other Damages?
- Am I Able To Claim Compensation For Tinnitus?
- What Accidents Could Tinnitus Be Caused By?
- How Can I Bring A Tinnitus Compensation Claim?
- Why Choose How Much Compensation’s Panel Of Solicitors?
- No Win No Fee Tinnitus Compensation Claims
- More Information
How Much Compensation For Tinnitus Can I Claim?
You could receive between £36,260 and £55,570 for severe tinnitus and/or partial hearing loss. This figure is from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), which contains a set of compensation guidelines for different severities and types of injuries.
It is important to note that the JCG figures do not guarantee your compensation payout. Calculating compensation is a complex process, and the total should reflect your unique experience of the tinnitus injury.
However, should you wish to access a tailored compensation estimate, you can speak directly with a member of our enquiries team. They understand that you may need more information before making any legally binding decisions. Therefore, you can rest assured that there will not be any pressure to proceed after using our free case assessment service.
In our table below, we have included some JCG figures that may be relevant for tinnitus compensation claims. Please note that the 1st figure in this table is not a JCG figure.
| Type and Severity of Injury | Compensation Brackets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple severe injuries with financial losses | Up to £250,000+ | Multiple severe injuries resulting in costs such as payments for hearing aids, home adjustments and professional care |
| Total deafness | £110,750 to £133,810 | Tinnitus or lack of speech in such cases may be covered under the higher end of the bracket |
| Total hearing loss in one ear | £38,210 to £55,570 | If headaches, dizziness and tinnitus are involved, a higher level of compensation may be given |
| Tinnitus and/or partial hearing loss (i) | £36,260 to £55,570 | Severe noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus |
| Tinnitus and/or partial hearing loss (ii) | £18,180 to £36,260 | Moderate to severe tinnitus or noise-induced hearing loss alone |
| Tinnitus and/or partial hearing loss (iii) | £15,370 to £18,180 | Some noise-induced hearing loss with mild tinnitus |
| Tinnitus and/or partial hearing loss (iv) | Around £14,300 | Mild noise-induced hearing loss on its own or mild tinnitus alone |
| Tinnitus and/or partial hearing loss (v) | £8,890 to £15,370 | Slight noise-induced hearing loss with occasional or slight tinnitus |
| Tinnitus and/or partial hearing loss (vi) | Up to £8,560 | Slight tinnitus without noise induced hearing loss or slight noise induced hearing loss without tinnitus |
Contact our advisors today to see how much compensation for tinnitus you could potentially receive.
We are here to help you
Here at HowMuchCompensation.co.uk our expert advisors are on hand 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assess your compensation claim. Should you require free advice we can connect you to a specialist solicitor.
How Is Tinnitus Compensation Valued?
Tinnitus compensation is valued to reflect the specific physical, psychological and financial impact of your injury. This can be divided into the heads of claim. Firstly, general damages are given to cover the suffering and pain you have experienced due to your tinnitus injury.
Under this head of claim, you can also get compensation for the ways in which your relationships and ability to complete tasks have been affected. For example, you may find that you can no longer take part in a sport that you enjoyed before your accident.
The JCG figures mentioned previously can be used by legal professionals when assessing the general damages portion of a personal injury compensation award.
If you’re wondering how much compensation for tinnitus you could receive under general damages, speak with a member of the enquiries team.
Can Compensation For Tinnitus Cover Other Damages?
Yes, tinnitus compensation can also cover special damages for the financial losses you have incurred due to your injury. For example, you could add these losses to your personal injury claim:
- The cost of specialist equipment, such as hearing aids or sound generators
- Lost income due to time taken off work or a future inability to work as you did
- Payment made for the services of a professional care (this may apply in a case of severe tinnitus)
- The expense of adapting your home, for example, you may purchase a specialised flash doorbell
- Medical bills for private tinnitus treatment and rehabilitation
- Travel expenses required to visit healthcare centres
When adding special damages to a tinnitus claim, it will be necessary to prove your losses. This can be done by providing receipts, bank statements, and payslips.
Why not speak with our team to discuss costs related to your case and how much compensation for tinnitus this could entitle you to?
Am I Able To Claim Compensation For Tinnitus?
Yes, you could be able to claim compensation for tinnitus if you can demonstrate your injury was caused by a third party’s negligent actions. Essentially, you will need to demonstrate:
- A third party owed you a duty of care – this is a legal responsibility to ensure your health and safety
- They failed to uphold their duty – for example, they failed to provide you with efficient personal protective equipment or didn’t perform any risk assessments
- As a result, you suffered harm – this breached duty led to you suffering from tinnitus. You could also claim for any psychological harm you suffered too.
You can read the next section for examples of valid hearing loss claims. Our advisors are also available to assess your case free of charge; contact them today.
What Accidents Could Tinnitus Be Caused By?
Accidents that could cause tinnitus include those resulting from negligent actions in the workplace, on the road, and in public. A tinnitus compensation claim may also relate to medical negligence. Keep reading for examples of incidents that can cause tinnitus.
Tinnitus From An Accident At Work
Your employer is required to take reasonable steps to ensure each employee’s safety, as per the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This means that you could start an accident at work claim under the following circumstances:
- Your employer fails to regularly maintain the machinery in your factory job. This results in one of the machines exploding, and you suffer from severe tinnitus due to the sound of this explosion.
Tinnitus After A Road Traffic Accident
Everyone who uses the roads needs to use them in a safe manner to avoid causing injury. Additionally, they must adhere to the regulations and rules set out within the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code. An example of when a road traffic accident claim could be made for tinnitus includes:
- The driver behind you is exceeding the speed limit and doesn’t have enough time to stop at a red light. They crash into the rear end of your vehicle, causing your airbag to deploy. The noise this creates causes you to lose hearing in one ear and to hear a constant ringing in the other.
Public Liability Accident Caused Tinnitus
When you are in public, you are owed a duty of care under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. This means that occupiers (people or organisations in charge of a space) need to take steps to ensure the reasonable safety of those visiting. Therefore, a public liability claim can be made when:
- You visit a supermarket that has faulty shelving. The manager is aware of this but fails to have the issue fixed. As you are walking down an aisle, a high shelf comes loose and hits you on the head. This causes you to suffer from a concussion and tinnitus.
Medical Negligence Caused Tinnitus
All medical professionals owe a duty of care to their patients. This means they need to meet a minimum standard of care. Should you suffer avoidable harm because of a failure to provide this, you could start a medical negligence claim. For instance, you could claim if:
- A surgeon makes an error while performing surgery on your ear. Had they follow correct procedures, this would not have happened. After the surgery, you suffer from hearing loss and severe tinnitus. Your condition also causes you to develop anxiety, which seriously affects you for several years.
There are countless incidents that can cause tinnitus, so don’t panic if your accident isn’t covered by our examples. One of our advisors can determine whether you have a valid claim and estimate the amount of compensation for tinnitus you may be entitled to. Contact them today.
How Can I Bring A Tinnitus Compensation Claim?
When looking to make a claim, you should provide evidence of your tinnitus injury and the incident that caused it and ensure that you still have time to claim.
Evidence that could help support your claim includes your medical records, the contact information of eyewitnesses, and CCTV footage of the incident. You can learn more about other types of evidence you could gather in our dedicated guide on proving negligence.
In terms of the amount of time you have to claim, most people need to start proceedings within 3 years of the tinnitus accident. The Limitation Act 1980 outlines this, though there are exceptions for those lacking the mental capacity or who are minors. You can learn more about these exceptions and claiming on behalf of a loved one in our dedicated guide on the limitation period.
Our advisors can also highlight the different types of evidence that may be useful for your specific claim and whether your case is still within the limitation period. This also gives you an opportunity to discuss how much compensation for tinnitus may be awarded to you. Contact our advisors today.
Why Choose How Much Compensation’s Panel Of Solicitors?
You should choose to work with our panel of solicitors here at How Much Compensation, as they have already taken on countless claims and know how to skilfully navigate the legal system. They have honed their legal services to provide claimants with the support they need at every stage of a compensation claim. These include:
- Explaining what specific evidence you will need and helping you gather it
- Estimating how much compensation for tinnitus you should receive and negotiating an appropriate settlement
- Maintaining professional contact with the defending party on your behalf
- Helping to understand different aspects of the legal process and providing you with straightforward updates
- Arranging any tinnitus therapies you may need
Tinnitus can already be extremely stressful to live with, so why not hire a solicitor from our panel to make the claims process easier for you? You can speak with an advisor today to learn more about the services on offer and to find out how much compensation for tinnitus you could receive.
No Win No Fee Tinnitus Compensation Claims
Our panel of solicitors can offer their expert guidance on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that, by signing a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), there are no fees for your solicitor’s work:
- Before making a tinnitus compensation claim
- While the case is underway
- If you do not win tinnitus compensation
However, if you are successfully awarded compensation, a success fee will be owed, which is the percentage of the compensation you pay to your solicitor. This percentage is limited by a legally mandated cap, so you will keep the majority yourself.
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More Information
Read our other personal injury guides below:
- Find out about eye injury claims
- Learn about claiming compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Visit our guide on finger injury claims
External resources:
- Read the NHS information on tinnitus
- Confirm whether you can receive Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
- Learn about your employer’s hearing protection requirements, as outlined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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