Hearing loss is a Work Injury Under the Defense Base Act (DBA)
07/17/2019
Workers injured over navigable waters require knowledgeable legal representation from attorneys who understand the intricacies of Longshore Harbor and Workers’ Compensation. At Freedman & Lorry, P.C. our Philadelphia Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation lawyers will work to recover the compensation injured workers deserve. Call us at 866-509-5769.
07/08/2019
Even if you didn’t work as a Longshoreman, dockworker, or shipbuilder, if your hearing is damaged because you were exposed to noise on your job on the waterfront the loss of your hearing qualifies as a work injury under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and you can file a claim
Longshore Hearing Loss Lawyers at Freedman & Lorry help claim benefits for hearing loss due to exposure to noise at your job on the waterfront. 866-509-5769
07/01/2019
Are you working as a Longshoreman, dockworker, or shipbuilder or have you worked on the waterfront in the past?
Longshore Hearing Loss Lawyers at Freedman & Lorry help claim benefits for hearing loss due to exposure to noise at your job on the waterfront. 866-509-5769
05/08/2019
Call 866-509-5769 today to set up a FREE hearing test.
05/01/2019
Have you been exposed to loud noise in a shipyard, from machinery, vehicles, cranes or while loading/unloading cargo from ships? Call 866-509-5769 today to set up a FREE hearing test.
04/24/2019
If you believe your hearing may be damaged due to your work overseas, you may be eligible for compensation and medical benefits. Call Freedman & Lorry today to arrange a free hearing test. Call 866-509-5769 now.
04/19/2019
Were you exposed to aircraft engines, explosions, gunfire, rockets, mortars, machinery, or other loud noises that may have damaged your hearing? Call 866-509-5769 today.
Hearing loss lawyers at Freedman & Lorry pursue compensation & medical benefits via DBA for loss of hearing from work in the government. 866-509-5769
04/16/2019
Are you working as a Longshoreman, dockworker, or shipbuilder or have you worked on the waterfront in the past?Let us help you to get the benefits you deserve. Call Freedman & Lorry, P.C. today at 866-509-5769.
Longshore Hearing Loss Lawyers at Freedman & Lorry help claim benefits for hearing loss due to exposure to noise at your job on the waterfront. 866-509-5769
04/15/2019
Meet our attorneys:
Nina H. Sellers is focused on representation of claimants in Defense Base Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act claims.
David M. Linker is responsible for all aspects of litigation from initial pleadings through verdict. David also currently serves as a lecturer in the area of the Longshoreman’s Compensation Act.
04/15/2019
If you think your hearing may be damaged due to your work overseas, call us today to set up a free hearing test. Let us help you to get the benefits you deserve. Call Freedman & Lorry, P.C. today at 866-509-5769.
04/12/2019
Have you worked as a civilian contractor on U.S. Government contracts overseas? Let us help you to get the benefits you deserve. Call Freedman & Lorry, P.C. today at 866-509-5769.
Hearing loss lawyers at Freedman & Lorry pursue compensation & medical benefits via DBA for loss of hearing from work in the government. 866-509-5769
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Are you working as a Longshoreman, dockworker, or shipbuilder or have you worked on the waterfront in the past?
Have you been exposed to loud noise in the yard, from machinery, vehicles, cranes, or while loading and unloading cargo?
Even if you didn’t work as a Longshoreman, dockworker, or shipbuilder, if your hearing is damaged because you were exposed to noise on your job on the waterfront the loss of your hearing qualifies as a work injury under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and you can file a claim for it like any other work injury.
If you work in a shipyard now you may be eligible to receive disability benefits and medical treatment for your hearing loss while you continue to work.
Even if you’re retired from the waterfront you may be eligible to file a claim for hearing loss benefits.
Medical treatment available under the Longshore Act for hearing loss can include hearing aids to help with your hearing or ringing in your ears.
What kind of hearing problems you have and what treatment you need must be determined through testing by a certified Audiologist.
Determining the Extent of your Hearing Loss
Although you may not be aware when it happens the loss of hearing is a traumatic injury. The harm to your ears occurs immediately when you have been exposed to noise in a yard or on a ship that is too loud.Repeated exposure over time can also cause serious damage to your ears.
Many people feel that their inability to hear is affecting their lives but they don’t know the real extent of their injury.
The testing used by Audiologists will show if you have a loss of hearing due to noise exposure.
For over 70 years Freedman & Lorry, P.C. has represented Longshore workers injured in ports throughout the United States. Our experienced legal team helps people who have suffered hearing loss due to noise exposure file claims under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
If you think your hearing may be damaged due to your work, call us to set up a free hearing test. Our qualified legal team can help to determine if you are eligible to file a claim for hearing loss disability benefits and medical treatment.
Let us help you to get the benefits you deserve. Call Freedman & Lorry, P.C. today at 866-509-5769 or contact us online.
