News & Insights: Personal Injury

Ministry of Defence Hearing Loss Claims

30 September 2025

Claims for noise induced hearing loss are in the news again today as the BBC reports that thousands of former Ministry of Defence personnel have brought a class action against 3M, the manufacturer of their PPE.

British veterans with hearing loss start legal battle over ‘faulty’ earplugs – BBC News

Excessive noise exposure without proper protective equipment can lead to life long hearing loss and often accompanying tinnitus. These are distressing conditions that can lead to social isolation, sleep deprivation and a loss of enjoyment of music and other hobbies.

Our Managing Director, Stuart Gilmore, has been involved in over 2,000 successful claims for noise induced hearing loss. If you or a family member have suffered noise induced hearing loss or tinnitus through exposure to excessive noise in the workplace, you may have a claim for compensation. If so, please do not hesitate to reach out to make contact with us.

 

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