Hearing Loss
Helping injured workers in Mississippi
Most of us don’t think twice about our ability to hear. But workers use this sense every day to do their jobs. Losing this ability makes communication difficult and may even prevent some workers from returning to their job. A workers’ compensation attorney at Tabor Law Firm, P.A. knows how hearing loss can affect workers and can fight to get them benefits.
Workers usually suffer hearing loss after being subjected to loud noise at the workplace. This loud noise could be sudden and extreme – for example, an explosion. But often it is steady and affects a worker’s hearing over time. Frequent, loud noises at the workplace can come from construction equipment, machines, generators, engines or airplanes.
A worker may not even realize he or she is experiencing hearing loss due to an on-the-job injury. But at some point, the worker may notice trouble hearing what people say. Or, there may be a symptom such as ringing in the ears. In some cases, there may be treatment that can help, such as surgery. But in many cases, the hearing loss experienced may be irreversible.
Obstacles workers face
Workers’ compensation benefits cover the costs of all reasonable and necessary treatment for work-related hearing loss. And workers are also eligible for partial lost wages while they are unable to work. But employers and insurance companies often challenge claims, and sometimes they win. They may also pressure workers into returning to the job even though they are still recovering from injury.
Employers and insurance companies have lawyers to look out for their best interests. You need a workers’ compensation lawyer who will fight for what’s best for you. Attorney Jonathan Tabor and our entire legal team are relentless in pursuit of the workers’ compensation benefits our clients deserve. We build strong cases and won’t settle for anything less than a resolution that meets your needs.
Our law firm will be your voice
Our offices are located in Ridgeland, close to the Jackson office of the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission, which handles disputes over benefits. We know the system and the commissioners and judges who hear cases. We know what type of evidence they expect to see and what it takes to make a claim successful.
If you have suffered hearing loss related to your job, contact us for a free consultation. You’ll meet with an attorney who will explain your options and answer your questions. Contact us online or call us for a free consultation. We’ll go over your options and answer any questions you have.