Hearing Loss

If you have severe hearing loss due to occupational exposure, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. Your employer has a legal responsibility to provide a safe work environment. In any workplace, there are a variety of things that can cause excessive noise, like loud machinery, construction equipment, or industrial equipment. If your employer failed to protect you from that noise, and you’re now dealing with workplace hearing loss, you don’t have to face this alone.

At Pond Lehocky, our hearing loss attorneys understand how frustrating and isolating hearing loss is. Our experienced hearing loss lawyers are here to help you get the benefits you deserve. We’ll walk you through the process step by step of filing a personal injury claim, and we will fight to ensure your rights are protected.

What Is Workplace Hearing Loss?

Workplace hearing loss is damage to your hearing caused by prolonged exposure to loud noise or sudden loud events on the job that can damage the inner ear. This type of injury can happen gradually or instantly. Some common causes of work-related hearing loss include:

• Construction equipment
• Factory machinery
• Mining tools
• Transportation work (such as airports or railroads)
• Explosions or sudden blasts that result in head trauma (such as a traumatic brain injury) or other inner ear damage
• Lack of proper ear protection
• Car accidents while driving a company car

In many cases, hearing loss doesn’t happen overnight. You might notice symptoms like muffled sounds, ringing in your ears, or trouble understanding people. That’s why it’s essential for hearing loss victims to take action early and speak with a qualified hearing loss lawyer about filing a personal injury claim.

Am I Eligible for Workers’ Compensation for Hearing Loss?

Yes, Pennsylvania workers who suffer hearing loss due to their job may qualify for workers’ compensation. However, proving that your hearing loss is work-related can be complicated, especially if it developed over time. That’s where having the right legal help makes a big difference.

To be eligible, you’ll generally need to show that:

• Your hearing loss is related to your job.
• Damage to your inner ear resulted from long-term exposure to noise or a specific incident.
• You reported the injury to your employer within the legal timeframe.
• You received a diagnosis from a medical professional.

Our team at Pond Lehocky has helped thousands of injured workers across Pennsylvania. We know how to build a strong case for your hearing loss claim, even if your employer or their insurance company pushes back.

How an Experienced Hearing Loss Lawyer Can Help

Insurance companies often try to downplay hearing loss injuries. They sometimes claim that aging or personal lifestyle factors caused them. You may also be told your hearing loss “isn’t serious enough” to qualify for financial compensation.

That’s why it’s so important to have a hearing loss lawyer in your corner. Here’s how we help. We can:

• Collect medical evidence to prove your hearing loss happened on the job.
• Investigate your job environment to show that consistent noise exposure led to your pain and suffering.
• Handle all legal paperwork and filings.
• Negotiate with insurance companies so you get the benefits you’re owed.
• Represent you at hearings, if needed, to fight for your rights.

At Pond Lehocky, we have the resources to take on big insurance companies and win. We’ll treat your case with the care and urgency it deserves, because we believe everyone deserves to be heard.

What Benefits Can I Receive for Work-Related Hearing Loss?

If your claim is approved for your workplace injury, you may be eligible for several benefits, including:

• Wage Replacement: If your hearing loss keeps you from working, you can receive partial wage benefits.
• Medical Coverage: Workers’ comp pays for the cost of hearing tests, doctor visits, and hearing aids.
• Specific Loss Benefits: Permanent hearing loss may qualify you for loss benefits based on severity.

Even if your hearing damage doesn’t prevent you from working, you may still qualify for compensation. Don’t assume your condition “isn’t bad enough” to file a claim. Let us evaluate your situation for free.

What if My Hearing Loss Claim Was Denied?

Unfortunately, many legitimate claims are denied the first time around. That doesn’t mean your case is over. With the right legal help, you can file an appeal and fight back.

Common reasons hearing loss claims are denied include:

• Not enough medical evidence
• Missed filing deadlines
• Disputes about whether your inner ear condition is work-related
• Employer claiming you didn’t report the injury

Our hearing loss attorneys know how to handle denied claims. We’ll review your case, gather the evidence you need, and file an appeal on your behalf. We don’t back down when the insurance company makes things difficult.

Why Choose Pond Lehocky?

At Pond Lehocky, our personal injury lawyers believe in treating our clients like family. We’ve built our firm on a foundation of trust, compassion, and proven legal experience. We know what’s at stake when your hearing is affected, and how it can impact your quality of life, your ability to work, and your future.

Here’s what sets us apart in how we serve clients:

• You don’t pay unless we win.
• Our personal injury lawyers are focused solely on work injury cases.
• We’ve recovered over $1 billion in benefits for injured workers.
• We understand how to handle long-term injuries like hearing loss.

We’re here to help. Our lawyers are responsive, knowledgeable, and ready to fight for what’s fair.

What to Do if You Think You Have Occupational Hearing Loss

If you believe your hearing loss is connected to your job, here are the steps to take:

1. See a Doctor: Schedule a medical evaluation that includes a hearing test that can help a doctor diagnose whether your full or partial hearing loss is due to being regularly exposed to dangerous noise levels and whether your job caused your medical condition.
2. Report Your Injury: Notify your employer as soon as possible. Pennsylvania law gives you 120 days from the date you knew (or should have known) your hearing loss was work-related.
3. Contact a Hearing Loss Lawyer: The sooner you speak with us, the sooner we can begin protecting your rights.