Acoustic Shocks/Tinnitus

Caused commonly by a sudden clattering noise, high pitch tones, oscillating tones, fax and mobile tones, loud bangs, and other sudden disturbing sounds of this nature. 
 

Severe damage

Compensation - £50,000 - £90,000
Recovery Time - Permanent
Comments - Complete deafness which may subsequently cause depression, nausea, and obvious repurcussions of occupational impairment
 

Moderate damage

Compensation - £8,000 - £25,000
Recovery Time - A few months to several years
Comments - Tinnitus and loss of hearing which may cause fatigue, hypersentivity and tension.
 

Minor damage

Compensation - £1,750 - £6,500
Recovery Time - A few months to several years
Comments - Slight hearing loss from one or both ear and slight tinnitus.

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