Deafness and Hearing Injury compensation

Total deafness and loss of speech which has occurred at an early age from a rubella infection for example which has affected the development of speech, the amount could be in the region of £63,625 to £81,500.

For total deafness where there is no speech deficit or tinnitus, the amount could be in the region of £52,950.

For cases where the deafness caused speech deficit or tinnitus the amount could be in the region of £63,625.

For total loss of hearing in one ear the amount could be in the region of £18,325 to £26,500. The higher end of the scale would be considered for injuries where there are associated problems such as tinnitus, dizziness or headaches.

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For partial hearing loss and tinnitus which may have been caused by exposure to noise over a prolonged period the amounts vary. Age will be taken into consideration as most peoples hearing impairs as we get older.

For severe hearing loss and tinnitus the amount will be between £17,300 to £26,500.

With moderate hearing loss and tinnitus the amount will be between £8,650 to £17,300.

For mild tinnitus with some hearing loss the amount will be between £7,357 to £8,650.

With slight hearing loss or occasional tinnitus the amount will be between £4,300 to £7,375.

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Total loss of taste and smell could fetch in the region of £22,650.

Total loss of smell and significant loss of taste the amount you could be entitled too could be in the region of £19,100 to £22,650.

With just the loss of smell the compensation award could be in the region of £14,500 to £19,100.

With just the loss of taste the compensation award could be in the region of £11,200 to £14,500.

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