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Hearing Loss or Tinnitus Is a Serious Type of Iowa Work Injury (Part B)

Types of Jobs that Could Lead to Hearing Loss

There are some occupations that are more likely to lead to hearing loss. Workers who are exposed to noisy environments on a daily basis should be aware of the risk of job-related hearing loss.

Some of the industries that could lead to hearing loss include:

lumber;
textiles;
wood;
coal and petroleum;
printing and publishing;
food;
construction;
mining; and
farming.

Dangerous noise levels can come from all kinds of sources, including machines, jackhammers, die forging hammers and chain saws. When you have suffered job-related hearing loss because your employer didn't provide you with the proper protection, you may be entitled to file an Iowa Workers' Compensation Claim.

Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Some of the symptoms of hearing loss include:

difficulty understanding what others are saying;
asking others to repeat themselves;
hearing muffled speech;
experiencing a ringing sensation in the ear;
having to turn up the volume on the television or radio; and
speaking louder than necessary.

Getting your hearing tested is the best way to determine if you have hearing loss. When there is an indication that you have hearing problems, consulting with a hearing specialist or audiologist should be the next step.

How a Des Moines Workers' Compensation Lawyer Can Help

If you're suffering from hearing loss as a result of your occupation, you may be entitled to pursue an Iowa Workers' Compensation claim. Benefits for your work injury may be available.

A Des Moines Workers' Compensation lawyer will collect the necessary evidence that proves your work injury is related to your job. You may be able to receive lifelong medical care for your hearing loss, including treatment costs. A cochlear implant is one type of treatment option that is expensive but could be covered under your Iowa Workers' Compensation claim.

Contacting a Des Moines Workers' Compensation Lawyer

The Des Moines Workers' Compensation lawyer team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair know the importance of protecting your work injury claim from the get-go. Learn more by ordering this FREE book: Iowa Workers' Compensation - An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries: 7 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Hurt At Work or by calling 1-800-707-2552.

Aaron of Clinton says "very trust worthy, knowledgeable and made me very comfortable with this case as I never had a Worker Comp case before. He always returned my calls and e-mails in a timely manner and answered every question I had as I had a lot of them. His books were very useful to me in this case as well."
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