Frausters looking to deafness claims

Posted By: James

Monday 21st July 2014

Compensation claims for industrial deafness have risen by two thirds over the past two years, but despite the increase only one in 10 cases are being paid out amid claims of widespread fraud, with some insurers dubbing industrial deafness cases the “new whiplash”. AXA Insurance had more claims for industrial deafness than any other type of workplace injury or illness in 2012, at a cost of £26m, while Aviva is said to reject 85% of new claims, stating that "the vast majority of these claims are fraudulent". Sir Malcolm Bruce, MP, Vice Chair of the UK Parliamentary Group on Deafness, said: "There is certainly a danger for those affected by hearing loss to be swept up by the no-win no-fee promises from injury based law firms, but it is important to stress that sufferers should seek help and advice from the NHS, who can provide the right support."

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