Tinnitus Compensation Calculator – How Much Could I Claim?

Developing tinnitus, a buzzing or ringing sound in the ear that has no exterior source, can have a devastating impact on your life emotionally, physically, and financially. If you suffered harm in the form of tinnitus due to someone else’s negligent actions, you may be eligible to claim compensation. Our  tinnitus compensation calculator could help you give a clearer idea of the amount of compensation that could be awarded in such claims.

By choosing to claim with our panel of personal injury solicitors for peace of mind, you’ll know your case is in the best hands. They have years of experience working across various tinnitus and hearing loss claims. If you have any immediate questions, or would like to discuss your case, you can contact our friendly team of advisors today.

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1. Tinnitus Compensation Calculator
2. How Is  Compensation For Tinnitus Calculated?
3. Special Damages In Tinnitus Compensation Amounts
4. How Can I Prove Fault In A Tinnitus Compensation Claim?
5. Is There A Tinnitus Compensation Claim Time Limit?
6. Claim For Tinnitus With Compensation Calculator UK
7. More Information

Tinnitus Compensation Calculator

A tinnitus compensation compensation calculator could help you with getting a better idea of the compensation that could be awarded. Our compensation calculator works by asking you questions about the accident you were involved in and the severity of the injuries you suffered. The figures our calculator uses are from the  Judicial College Guidelines (JCG).

The JCG is a document that lists different injuries and illnesses alongside guideline compensation brackets for each. In the table below we have used some of the JCG’s entries regarding deafness and tinnitus

Please note that the first row is not from the JCG. All figures are for guidance only and may not be relevant to your claim.

INJURY	JCG COMPENSATION	NOTES
Several Injuries at a Severe Level with Special Damages	Up to £500,000+	Compensation plus special damages such as the cost of hearing aids, lost earnings and other medical expenses.
Total Deafness	£110,750 to £133,810	Compensation will be impacted if a speech deficit or tinnitus is present.
Total Loss of Hearing in One Ear	£38,210 to £55,570	Compensation will vary based on the presence of tinnitus, headaches, or dizziness.
Partial Hearing Loss and/or Tinnitus (i)	£36,260 to £55,570	Severe tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
Partial Hearing Loss and/or Tinnitus (ii)	£18,180 to £36,260	Severe tinnitus alone.
Partial Hearing Loss and/or Tinnitus (iii)	£15,370 to £18,180	Mild tinnitus with some NIHL.
Partial Hearing Loss and/or Tinnitus (iv)	Around £14,300	Mild tinnitus alone.
Partial Hearing Loss and/or Tinnitus (v)	£8,890 to £15,370	Slight or occasional tinnitus with slight NHL.
Partial Hearing Loss and/or Tinnitus (vi)	Up to £8,560	Slight tinnitus.

Our advisors are here to help if you want more information regarding how our tinnitus compensation calculator works.

How Is Compensation For Tinnitus Calculated?

Compensation for tinnitus is calculated by assessing the pain and suffering you have endured, and whether you also suffered any financial losses.

Examples of factors that could be taken into consideration when compensation is being calculated include:

• Pain and suffering – i.e., how much physical and psychological  pain and suffering your tinnitus has caused you.
• How an injury has impacted your life – for example, if you developed severe tinnitus that meant you had to stop working.
• If multiple injuries were suffered – in addition to tinnitus you may have suffered  a soft tissue injury in your back or a fractured wrist.
• What financial losses have been suffered – in the next sections, we provide you with some examples.

If you would like more information about how general damages compensation is calculated for ear injuries, please get in touch today.

Special Damages In Tinnitus Compensation Amounts

Special damages in tinnitus compensation amounts could be awarded for any associated financial losses you have suffered, such as lost earnings and medical expenses.

Below, we expand on the types of financial losses you could claim for.

Current And Future Loss Of Income

Sometimes, severe tinnitus can mean you have to stop working, either for a temporary amount of time or permanently. If you can prove that your tinnitus is why you cannot work now or in the future, causing loss of earnings, you can likely claim special damages compensation to make up for this shortfall. You will need payslips to prove your income level.

Medical Expenses

If you require private medical assistance for your mild tinnitus, moderate tinnitus, or severe tinnitus, you may be offered a hearing aid or another medical device to help.

Costs Of Care

If you have multiple severe injuries in addition to tinnitus, or tinnitus at a high level, you could receive care cost compensation. These could be costs incurred from a private care company or if a loved one had to take time off work to look after you. Invoices and a note of hours worked are helpful when claiming care costs.

Rehabilitation

Your tinnitus may require private rehabilitation using a combination of sound therapy and counselling, which special damages compensation could cover entirely or partially.

Travel Expenses

If your tinnitus has led to hearing loss, you may be unable to drive or use public transportation safely when attending medical appointments. Special damages compensation can pay for taxi costs where relevant and necessary.

This is not an exhaustive list. Please consult our advisors if you have questions about special damages or how to use out tinnitus compensation calculator.

How Can I Prove Fault In A Tinnitus Compensation Claim?

To prove fault in a tinnitus compensation claim, you need evidence such as CCTV footage and accident reports. We’ve included some key examples of evidence for tinnitus claims below:

• CCTV footage of the accident that caused your tinnitus.
• Accident reports, where necessary.
• Police reports, where necessary.
• Medical evidence like your medical records to show any diagnoses you have and any treatment you have received.
• The contact details of witnesses to your accident.
• Bank statements, invoices, and payslips for special damages compensation.

One of the expert solicitors on our panel could help you with gathering evidence for your tinnitus claim. Contact our advisors to learn more.

Is There A Tinnitus Compensation Claim Time Limit?

The tinnitus compensation claim time limit is 3 years running from the date of the accident, as per the Limitation Act 1980.

There are also exceptions to the time limit. These are:

• Claimants under 18 cannot claim themselves. They will have 3 years from their 18th birthday to begin the claiming process.
• Claimants lacking the mental capacity to claim will have the time limit suspended. It will only begin if they regain this capacity and run from this date.

In both instances where the claimant is unable to make their own claim, a litigation friend could do so on their behalf.

Unsure if you’re within the time limit? No worries – simply reach out to an advisor today to discuss your case.

Claim For Tinnitus With Compensation Calculator UK

You can claim for tinnitus with the team at Compensation Calculator UK by contacting us today. The solicitors on our panel have years of experience working on various types of personal injury claims, from accident at work, public place accidents and road traffic accidents. Some of the expert services they could offer you include:

• Communicating with all parties.
• Assisting you in gathering evidence.
• Ensuring the correct documents are issued.
• Negotiating your compensation to cover both general and special damages.
• Explaining any legal terminology used.

As well as the above benefits, you can claim with a solicitor from our panel on a No Win No Fee basis using a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).

In simple terms, this means:

• You pay nothing for their services upfront
• There is nothing to pay for their ongoing services as the claim progresses.
• You would not pay them for their services if the claim fails.
• A success fee will be paid out of your compensation to your solicitor if the guide is a success. This fee is a legally capped percentage, ensuring the majority of the compensation stays with you

Contact Our Advisors

Contact our advisors today if you have any questions about using a tinnitus compensation calculator or would like to discuss your claim:

• Use the live chat box.
• Call via 0800 408 7826.
• Fill in our contact form online.

 More Information

See some more of our internal guides here:

• Find out more about what a litigation friend does.
• Read our loss of sight claims guide.
• See how to calculate compensation for a brain injury.

We’ve also chosen some external links you may find beneficial:

• Use GOV.UK to find out if you can receive statutory sick pay (SSP).
• Read information about tinnitus via the NHS
• Information on hearing loss from the NHS

Thank you for reading this guide on using a tinnitus compensation calculator.