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Vision and Hearing Loss

Vision and Hearing Loss

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It can be traumatic to experience an injury so bad you lose one of your five senses. When you or a loved one has sustained vision and hearing loss, it is life changing. Sometimes, this is a temporary state, but other times these senses can go away for good. When this happens, a skilled California workers’ compensation lawyer can help. Call us today to set up a consultation.

Vision and Hearing Loss

Vision and Hearing Loss

It can be traumatic to experience an injury so bad you lose one of your five senses. When you or a loved one has sustained vision and hearing loss, it is life changing. When this happens, a skilled California workers’ compensation lawyer can help. Call us today to set up a consultation.

Vision and Hearing Loss

Vision and Hearing Loss

It can be traumatic to experience an injury so bad you lose one of your five senses. When you or a loved one has sustained vision and hearing loss, it is life changing. Sometimes, this is a temporary state, but other times these senses can go away for good. When this happens, a skilled California workers’ compensation lawyer can help. Call us today to set up a consultation.

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Vision and Hearing Loss

It can be traumatic to experience an injury so bad you lose one of your five senses. When you or a loved one has sustained vision and hearing loss, it is life changing. Sometimes, this is a temporary state, but other times these senses can go away for good. When this happens, a skilled California workers’ compensation lawyer can help. Call us today to set up a consultation.

Loss of Vision

This is arguably one of the worst injuries someone could sustain in their place of work. Losing one’s sight is absolutely debilitating. This can leave someone permanently affected. They may be able to regain some sight over time, but that does not always happen. The compensation benefits that you get from workers’ compensation can cover the damages you had from your injuries. This can be vision loss from the exposure to chemicals, light, trauma, and more.

Considering how much this can affect someone’s life, it can permanently affect the ability of that person to work for their lifetime. If this case is for someone you love, be sure to get to a California workers’ compensation lawyer as soon as possible. They will make sure your loved one receives the maximum and full benefits.

Hearing Loss

Vision and Hearing Loss | California Workers' Compensation LawyersA typical workplace injury could be something like a slip and fall. That’s a common injury. Things that are not so common include injuries in which someone ends up with hearing loss. This is not quite so common. Injuries in which someone loses their hearing can be from one major event that took place. It could also be from extended exposure to something harmful. If a worker is not provided proper equipment to protect their ears during demolition, that could damage their hearing, for example. If they are exposed to daily loud noise at work, that could also result in hearing loss. It could be something that never returns. Hearing damage is complicated and delicate. Anyone who is affected by hearing loss due to their workplace environment should feel free to reach out to a California workers’ compensation lawyer to see about getting the benefits that they are entitled to.

Hearing Loss Due to Workplace Noise

When someone is exposed to noise in a workplace like an industrial site and they lose their hearing, it is not repairable. It is irreversible and it is life changing. If you have the symptoms of tinnitus, you may be able to bring a claim for workplace hearing loss. Tinnitus is categorized as a ringing or buzzing in the ears; it can also cause a muffled effect in the sound someone hears. This type of hearing loss is typically permanent.

There are some hearing loss injuries that start out temporary but worsen over time with more and more exposure in the workplace. If someone is exposed to very loud sound, like someone who works in a music store where loud amps are being used all day, they may leave work with a temporary hearing loss when they get home, but it eventually gets better.

A lot of people who suffer workplace hearing loss typically complain that, in their job, they cannot talk to someone next to them because it’s too noisy and they have to communicate on paper or by gesturing or by reading lips.

The long term effects of having hearing loss can be emotional damages, such as anxiety and psychological stress. People who cannot communicate on the phone with their loved ones will be greatly affected.  You deserve full benefits if your life has been impacted like this.

Why You Should Hire a California Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

When you or someone you loves goes through something like this, having a lawyer is the best way to ensure you’re doing everything you need to do to get a fair result in the end. A lawyer will fight harder than the insurance company. Unfortunately, the insurance company and your employer want to keep you from getting all of the benefits you deserve. They are interested in saving themselves as much money as possible. It is common for them to try to throw out claims. They will try to say that the hearing loss was from someone outside of the workplace, or that the injuries aren’t as bad as you say they are.

They fight with vigor and grit. We fight even harder. We want you to get the benefits you’re entitled to. This is not something any insurance company should ever blow off. The loss of a sense, such as hearing and vision, is major and life altering. A lawyer will be able to protect your rights and assure that you have the best shot of getting the compensation that you deserve. Our goal is to get you maximum benefits. We can also appeal any denials that the insurance company tries.

Call Our California Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Today

No one should have to vision and hearing loss because of their job. If you or a loved one needs a skilled California workers’ compensation lawyer, please give us a call right away. Don’t wait to reach out. Contact Myers Law Group as soon as you can.

Frequently Asked Questions

California workers compensation covers various work-related vision and hearing injuries including noise-induced hearing loss, chemical burns to eyes, flash burns from welding, laser eye injuries, traumatic eye injuries from debris or chemicals, occupational cataracts, toxic retinopathy, acoustic trauma, blast-related hearing damage, and gradual sensory loss from workplace exposures. Coverage includes both sudden traumatic injuries and cumulative conditions that develop over time from workplace hazards.
Proving work-related vision or hearing loss in California requires medical evidence linking your condition to workplace exposures or incidents. This includes audiograms showing hearing loss patterns, ophthalmology reports documenting eye damage, noise exposure assessments, chemical exposure records, workplace safety violations, witness testimony, and expert medical opinions establishing causation. An experienced attorney helps gather comprehensive evidence and work with medical experts to build a compelling case.
California workers compensation benefits for vision and hearing loss include medical treatment, hearing aids, cochlear implants, visual aids, magnification devices, assistive technology, permanent disability benefits based on impairment ratings, temporary disability during treatment, vocational rehabilitation, job retraining, workplace accommodations, and future medical care. Benefits also cover replacement and maintenance costs for assistive devices, batteries, repairs, and technology upgrades.
Yes, California workers compensation covers gradual or cumulative vision and hearing loss that develops over time from workplace exposures. This includes noise-induced hearing loss from prolonged machinery exposure, chemical-induced vision loss from ongoing solvent exposure, and repetitive strain injuries affecting vision. You must file your claim within one year of discovering the condition and its connection to work. Early legal consultation helps preserve evidence and meet filing requirements.
After a California workplace eye or ear injury, seek immediate medical attention, report the injury to your supervisor and HR, document the incident with photos and witness statements, preserve evidence of workplace conditions, avoid washing chemical burns with inappropriate solutions, use emergency eyewash stations properly, and contact The Myers Law Group immediately. Prompt medical care and proper documentation are crucial for both your health and your workers compensation claim.
California workers compensation disability ratings for vision and hearing loss are based on specific medical guidelines and impairment standards. Hearing loss is rated using audiogram results and speech discrimination scores, while vision loss uses visual acuity, visual field testing, and functional limitations. Ratings determine permanent disability benefits. The Myers Law Group works with medical experts to ensure accurate ratings and maximum benefit awards for sensory impairments.
Many California workers can return to work with vision or hearing loss through workplace accommodations, assistive technology, job modifications, or retraining. Your employer may be required to provide reasonable accommodations under ADA and California law. Workers compensation may cover vocational rehabilitation, job retraining, assistive devices, and supplemental job displacement benefits. An experienced attorney ensures you receive all available accommodations and benefits for successful return to work.