PHILDELPHIA HEARING LOSS LAWYERS

Work-related hearing loss is one of the most overlooked occupational injuries, but it can have a lasting impact on a person’s quality of life and ability to work. Whether caused by a sudden traumatic incident or long-term exposure to loud environments, hearing loss can affect communication, focus, and safety on the job. At Stern & Cohen, we understand how serious this type of injury can be and how critical it is to receive both proper medical care and the compensation you deserve.

Common Causes of Work-Related Hearing Loss

Hearing damage can result from a single loud event or from ongoing exposure to elevated noise levels. It’s especially common in industries like construction, manufacturing, transportation, and emergency response. Common causes include:

• Prolonged exposure to loud machinery or equipment
• Sudden loud noises or explosions
• Inadequate hearing protection in high-noise environments
• Head trauma or impact injuries
• Exposure to certain chemicals (ototoxic substances)

Even workers outside of industrial settings—such as school staff, musicians, or warehouse employees—can suffer hearing damage depending on the noise levels in their workplace.

Types of Hearing Injuries

Hearing loss can range from temporary to permanent and may affect one or both ears. Common diagnoses include:

• Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Conductive hearing loss
• Sensorineural hearing loss
• Mixed hearing loss (a combination of types)
• Ear drum damage or rupture
• Hearing complications following a head injury

Depending on the cause and severity, treatment may include hearing aids, therapy, surgery, or long-term work restrictions.

Workers’ Compensation for Hearing Loss

If your hearing loss or tinnitus developed due to your work environment, or if a specific incident at work led to hearing damage, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits under Pennsylvania law. These benefits can help cover:

• Medical evaluations and hearing aids
• Treatment or surgery
• Wage loss benefits
• Compensation for permanent impairment or disability

Employers and insurance carriers may try to downplay hearing loss or blame it on aging or non-work-related causes. That’s why having experienced legal representation is essential.

Let Our Firm Handle Your Claim

At Stern & Cohen, we take hearing loss seriously. Whether your injury developed gradually or from a sudden workplace event, we’ll fight to make sure your condition is recognized and your benefits are secured.

We’ve helped countless workers across Pennsylvania receive compensation for hearing damage, even when their claims were initially denied or minimized.

Contact Stern & Cohen today for a free consultation. Let us help you hear—and be heard.