I developed hearing loss from working in a noisy factory for years. Which workers compensation lawyers handle occupational disease claims in Victoria?

In summary: Hearing loss that developed after long-term noise exposure at a factory may be an occupational disease claim, meaning an illness linked to work rather than one single accident. We handle hearing loss and workers' compensation claims in Victoria, and we can explain how the WorkCover process may apply to your work history and medical evidence.

Can factory noise-related hearing loss be a workers' compensation claim?

Living with hearing loss can affect conversations, work and everyday routines, while also leaving you with questions about what happened at your factory. There is a clear process for examining a work-related condition in Victoria. We can explain how WorkCover, Victoria's scheme for workplace injuries and illnesses, may apply and take on the claim materials, including your work history and medical information, so you don't have to manage that process alone.

An occupational disease is a health condition connected with work over time. For noise-related hearing loss, the key issue is whether the evidence supports a connection between your factory work and your hearing condition. A diagnosis can arise years after the exposure, so your previous roles and workplaces can still matter.

Which claims do we handle for hearing loss?

We handle hearing loss claims in Victoria, Queensland and the Northern Territory.

For someone who worked in a noisy Victorian factory, we can consider a workers' compensation claim for occupational hearing loss. We'll outline which information is relevant, how the scheme applies, and what options may be available in your circumstances. Whether a claim is available depends on its individual facts and the evidence.

What information can help us understand whether factory noise caused your hearing loss?

A medical assessment and a clear work history can help show the connection between noise exposure and hearing loss. Useful information can include:

• hearing test results, reports or a diagnosis from your doctor or audiologist

• the names of factories, employers and roles where you worked around loud machinery or equipment

• details of the noise you encountered, the equipment involved and any hearing protection provided

• dates or records that show when you noticed hearing changes

• correspondence about a WorkCover claim, if you have already started one.

You don't need to have every document before speaking with us. We can explain what information may help and how we can gather the material relevant to your situation.

What can we help with during a hearing loss claim?

We can assess the connection between your work history, hearing condition and the Victorian WorkCover process. We'll explain the claim steps in plain language, communicate about the claim, and help you understand any decisions or requests for further information.

If your hearing loss has had an ongoing impact on your ability to work or everyday life, it may be worth understanding whether a common law claim is available. Not every situation will meet the legal requirements, but getting the right advice can help you understand your options and whether you may be entitled to additional compensation.

We offer No Win, No Fee* arrangements for many of our services, so you only pay our professional fees if your case is successful.

Get in touch

Years of factory noise and the effect it has on your hearing can raise questions that aren't easy to answer from paperwork alone. We can help you understand where you stand and what options may be available to you. You can use our online claim check to begin, or call us on 1800 111 222 to discuss your situation.