Losing your hearing has serious consequences, and you may be in a situation where your hearing loss precludes you from working and supporting your family. Unfortunately, many people suffer hearing loss as a result of their job. If you have suffered hearing loss because of an accident at work or because you work on a job site where noise levels are immense, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. At Audette, Audette & Violette, we know how challenging this time is for you and we are committed to helping our clients get the compensation they need to move on from their injuries.
You Deserve Help While You Recover & Adjust
Going to work every day on a job site where there is excessive noise can take its toll on your body. While hearing loss can be the sudden result of an accident, in many cases, hearing loss occurs over time and is a result of constant exposure to extreme noise levels.
Careers in which workers often experience hearing loss include:
- Construction
- Mining
- Heavy equipment operators
- Agriculture or farming
- Railway workers
- Jobs that require the use of explosives
In addition to dealing with ongoing medical care, you may also be facing a permanent disability that inhibits your ability to earn income. Given that hearing loss may affect your ability to do your job and future career opportunities, it is important that you seek the compensation you deserve so you have a buffer while you adjust to your situation.
How an Experienced Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Help
At Audette, Audette & Violette, our Rhode Island hearing loss attorneys have over 85 years of combined experience handling these types of workers’ compensation claims across the state. We know that the key to a successful resolution is a detail-oriented approach that puts the client’s best interest first. As your legal team, we will be by your side every step of the way so that you can focus on healing and moving forward.