Our Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) officers do important work in this state. Their work does not come without sacrifice, however. Folks in this profession are often subject to the loud noises of sirens and are frequently required to undergo firearms training as a part of their job. As a Tennessee-born and bred firm, we are here to help our friends in uniform who have suffered hearing loss injuries as a result of executing their sworn duties.
Hearing loss can be a devastating condition for many in the highway patrol profession. Many active or retired officers could benefit from an experienced attorney on their side, helping them to pursue a workers’ compensation claim for their hearing loss. Workers’ compensation can be complex, and many officers find themselves questioning how to navigate such a claim. Luckily, a seasoned Tennessee Highway Patrol officer hearing loss lawyer in Nashville can help ease their burden and fight for just compensation.
If you are an officer in Tennessee, you have to show that your hearing loss was a result of exposure to noise during work-related activities. Hearing tests are the primary way to prove that your hearing has been negatively affected by your line of work. It is important that you get a hearing test sooner rather than later – ideally, as soon as you notice a hearing issue as a result of on-the-job activities. You are more likely to be successful in a workers’ compensation claim if you follow this rule.
It is important to remember that you may also deal with sudden hearing loss while on the job, such as with exposure to explosions or isolated equipment mechanical failures. Whether you notice a gradual or sudden loss of your hearing, it is important to seek a proper medical record of your condition as soon as you can. With a detailed account of the activities that caused your hearing loss and a valid medical report showing your hearing deficiency, a Nashville attorney experienced in law enforcement hearing damage cases in Tennessee can begin the process of filing your workers’ compensation claim.
You can recover a variety of benefits through a hearing loss workers’ compensation claim. For years, our firm has helped officers gain access to free medical care and hearing aids. Furthermore, we have helped some officer clients receive compensation benefits—including partial or permanent disability. It is important to us that our officer clients are made whole for the injuries they have endured while protecting and serving our great state.
Hearing loss is no joke, and it can affect your day-to-day life in a major way. Gaining compensation benefits allows you the peace of mind to focus on your recovery. You should not have to deal with both your injury and the associated costs when they are a direct result of performing your job.
The seriousness of your hearing loss and the circumstances surrounding your work will help guide our legal team. Our lawyers are committed to seeking full and fair compensation in diminished hearing cases for Tennessee Highway Patrol Officers in Nashville.
You deserve to be compensated when your line of work causes you to compromise on life’s joys. As the only law firm in Middle Tennessee to receive the Torch Award for ethical commerce (a BBB award), Ponce Law consistently delivers excellent results for our officer clients and beyond.
Contact us, your Tennessee Highway Patrol Officer hearing loss lawyer in Nashville. We will help you begin the road to recovery, fighting for all the benefits you deserve as an officer of our beloved state.
