Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can affect quality of life and in some cases impair the ability to work and earn a living. For crewmembers on board the Deepwater Horizon at the time of the initial explosion, hearing loss may well be a reality.
Although not as visually obvious as burn or crushing injuries, hearing loss is no less of a serious personal injury. The impact of this injury can include:
- Difficulties in personal relationships;
- Difficulty driving;
- Inability to work as normal;
- Diminished overall quality of life.
Common symptoms of hearing loss include:
- Muffled hearing;
- Difficulty separating human voices from background noise;
- Needing the television or radio at higher volume than in the past;
- Avoiding conversation and social situations;
- Depression.
If you have suffered hearing or other loss due to the carelessness of others in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the maritime law attorneys at Arnold & Itkin LLP can help. Call toll free at 877-398-4972 or contact our maritime law office online. We will discuss your concerns and provide a candid evaluation of your claim, all as part of a free consultation.