Many Royal Marines and other military personnel spend years working in noisy environments, often exposed to excessive noise from weapons, firing ranges, vehicle engines, heavy machinery, and combat training.
The problem is that when you are exposed to such noises for a long time, it can impact your hearing, leading to noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus or permanent hearing damage. When this happens, you are able to file a Royal Marines hearing loss claim.
At PR Scully, we are here to help with our Royal Marines hearing loss claim and ensure you receive the compensation you are owed due to the negligence of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). With the correct evidence, assessments, and medical records, we will do our best to claim compensation on your behalf.
Click here, call 0161 768 317 or email info@prscully.com to speak to our specialist military compensation solicitors. Alternatively, you can request a callback, and we will get back in touch with you as soon as possible.
What Are Royal Marines Hearing Loss Claims?
Royal Marines hearing loss claims are compensation claims made by serving personnel and former Royal Marine veterans who have suffered hearing damage due to military service.
Military hearing loss claims may apply if:
- You experienced hearing loss and tinnitus during service
- You suffered hearing damage due to excessive noise exposure
- The MOD failed to provide adequate hearing protection
- Your hearing impairment has affected your career or daily life
- You require private hearing aids or ongoing treatment
Ultimately, the compensation you are claiming for is based on how your military service impacted your hearing during and after your service.
Common Causes of Military Hearing Loss
Although hearing loss suffered can be caused by different factors depending on your department within the military, the results are quite similar.
For Royal Marines, common causes include:
- Firing ranges
- Weapons training
- Vehicle engines
- Heavy machinery
- Combat operations
- High noise environments
- Repeated exposure to extreme noise
The British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and Royal Marines all operate in environments where hearing protection is essential. In other words, it is a must!
If, for any reason, you weren’t taken care of by your superiors, in whatever capacity that may be, then that is on them, and you have every right to claim compensation for your ongoing suffering.
How to Claim Compensation for Hearing Loss?
With your hearing loss claim, there are a couple of avenues we can go down to get a fair result. Although both may feel a little complex at first, with the help of our specialists at PR Scully, you don’t have to worry about anything.
The more convenient and efficient route is through the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS), which usually means an out-of-court settlement. However, when that isn’t a viable or sufficient option, we will pursue a civil claim via the courts.
In either case, groundwork needs to be done so that we are prepared.
The claims process will usually involve:
- Reviewing medical records
- Obtaining medical evidence
- Arranging a hearing test with a medical professional
- Assessing the extent of hearing damage
- Calculating financial losses and future losses
Compensation can cover general damages, hearing aids, and other costs that reflect potential future difficulties caused by damaged hearing. In other words, you will get a fair representation of what you’ve suffered and what is yet to be fully experienced.
One major note is that your claim must be made WITHIN THREE YEARS after the diagnosis, so do not wait any longer.
How Much Compensation Could You Receive?
Like many Royal Marines personnel, both past and present, you are probably wondering how much compensation you could receive.
Well, the truth is that until we review your case and collect your information, we have no idea. Every case is different, and so is the compensation.
The factors taken into account are:
- The severity of hearing impairment
- Whether tinnitus is present
- The impact on employment and service
- Future treatment costs
- Financial losses and future loss
Some successful claims have resulted in compensation worth tens of thousands of pounds, depending on the circumstances and the impact it continues to have on an individual.
Why Choose PR Scully?
When you partner up with PR Scully, you get a law firm that is highly experienced in dealing with all types of military hearing loss claims from the Royal Marines to the Royal Navy, and more. The reason for our success is that we do our due diligence and provide specialist solicitors who have a proven track record when dealing with legal complexities surrounding Crown Proceedings, combat immunity, and claims against the Ministry of Defence.
Our team offers:
- No obligation consultation
- No-win no-fee representation
- Transparent legal costs
- Specialist military claims expertise
- Dedicated support throughout the claims process
Contact Us Today
If you are a former Royal Marine, serving member of the armed forces, or veteran who has experienced hearing loss, tinnitus, or hearing damage, contact PR Scully today without fear of legal fees.
We are here to help without up-front costs, as we know that is the best way to help as many of our military heroes.
Call 0161 768 317, or click here to request a call back.
P R Scully & Co Solicitors Limited
166 Chaddock Lane,
Worsley,
Manchester,
M28 1DF
0161 768 3175
info@prscully.com