By Cat Way. Last Updated 9th September 2025. Within this guide, we will discuss how compensation is calculated in tinnitus accident claims. Additionally, we will explain the eligibility criteria that these types of claims need to meet in order for them to be valid.
Furthermore, we will set out some examples of evidence that could be used to support a personal injury compensation claim for tinnitus. Lastly, we will look at how one of our No Win No Fee solicitors could help you with claiming compensation.
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Compensation Amounts For Tinnitus Accident Claims
You could be awarded between £110,750 and £133,810 for total deafness. This figure was taken from the Judicial College Guidelines, however, it only applies to pain, suffering and loss of anemity caused by an injury. Other factors will be considered when deciding a compensation amount.
Compensation settlements for tinnitus accident claims could consist of two heads of loss. General damages is the first head of loss and is awarded to compensate you for the pain and suffering your injuries have caused you. It is awarded in all successful personal injury claims.
Those responsible for valuing your claim for general damages may refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) for help. It lists compensation guidelines for different injuries ranging from minor to severe in severity.
We have used some of these guidelines when creating the following table. Please only refer to it as a guide, as how much compensation you could receive will depend on the factors of your case. Please also note that the first entry has not been taken from the JCG.
| Injury | Severity | Compensation Bracket |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple injuries with financial losses | Severe | Up to £500,000+ |
| Total deafness | Total deafness | £110,750 to £133.810 |
| Total loss of hearing in one ear | Total loss of hearing in one ear | £38,210 to £55,570 |
| Partial hearing loss and/or tinnitus | Severe | £36,260 to £55,570 |
| Moderate | £18,180 to £36,260 | |
| Mild | £15,370 to £18,180 | |
| Mild (tinnitus alone) | Around £14,300 | |
| Slight or occasional tinnitus | £8,890 £15,370 | |
| Slight tinnitus without NIHL | Up to £8,560 |
We hope this guide on tinnitus accident claims has been useful for you. If you are looking for more information on matters such as claiming for tinnitus, then you can contact Legal Expert advisors on the phone or online.
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Can I Claim Special Damages Due To Ringing In My Ear After A Car Accident?
If you’ve experienced ear ringing after a car accident caused by another person’s negligence, you could potentially receive compensation for special damages. Special damages compensation is for the losses you’ve suffered financially because of your injury.
Financial losses you may be able to claim for include:
- Loss of earnings – If you cannot work due to the injury, you could claim for loss of earnings or future loss of earnings, if the injury is permanent or long-term.
- Travel costs – You may not be able to drive because of the injury. This could lead to you paying taxi or public transport costs that you could claim back.
- Medical costs – You could, for instance, have prescription costs due to the injury.
If you’ve experienced both whiplash and tinnitus from the same accident, you may suffer financial losses from both injuries. You need to provide evidence (such as bank statements and receipts) to claim successfully for the financial losses.
If you would like to know more about claiming, please contact us for free using the details above.
What Is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus refers to a condition where you hear noises that are not created by an external source. It may sound like a ringing or buzzing sound in one/both of your ears or your head. Tinnitus is often linked with hearing loss, though the cause may not always be clear.
Treatment for tinnitus may include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Tinnitus counselling
- Tinnitus retraining therapy
Tinnitus can often cause the sufferer to feel anxious, so yoga and deep breathing exercises can help to alleviate this. People may also listen to soft music so they are not focusing on the sound caused by tinnitus.
One in seven adults in the UK will experience tinnitus. Of course, not all cases are the result of negligent actions. However, this guide will take a look at some of the scenarios which could give rise to tinnitus accident claims.
You can contact our team of advisors at any point for more information about Tinnatus, its causes and when you could be eligible to claim compensation. They can perform a free case assessment to estimate how much compensation for hearing loss and tinnitus you could potentially receive. Our advice is offered with no strings attached, so you do not need to worry about being rushed into a decision.
Who Is Eligible To Make Tinnitus Accident Claims?
In order to be eligible to make a personal injury claim for tinnitus, you need to provide evidence that you meet the following criteria:
- You were owed a duty of care.
- This duty was breached.
- You experienced harm as a result.
These three points form the basis of negligence in claims for a personal injury. If it can be proven that negligence occurred, you may be able to make a tinnitus compensation claim.
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Claiming For Tinnitus After A Car Or Road Accident
Road users owe a duty of care to avoid causing harm or damage to themselves and others when using the roads. The legal duties placed on road users are also outline by the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code.
If this duty is breached, it could lead to a road traffic accident that causes you to sustain tinnitus. For instance, when the air bags explode this can leave the occupants with ear damage.
Claiming For Tinnitus After A Workplace Accident
Employers have a duty of care placed on them by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It states that they need to take reasonable and practicable steps in order to prevent employees sustaining an injury in the workplace or as they carry out their work tasks.
If this duty is breached by your employer, it could lead to an accident in which you sustain tinnitus. For example, you could suffer a head injury that damages your hearing.
For more information on claiming compensation for tinnitus, call our team on the number above.
Do I Need Evidence To Claim Compensation For Tinnitus?
One step of the tinnitus compensation claims process that a solicitor could help you with is collecting evidence. Evidence is an important part of claiming, as it helps demonstrate the severity of your tinnitus, as well as who is liable for your accident and how it occurred.
Some examples of evidence that could be used to help support a personal injury claim for compensation for tinnitus can include:
- Medical reports: Documents and reports from a doctor or audiologist, such as the results of an audiogram, can be used to help support your claim.
- Witness statements: Taking the contact details of anyone who witnessed your accident can be helpful, as this means that their statements can be taken at a later date.
- Footage of the accident – Any CCTV or other video footage of your accident could be used as evidence in your claim.
- Accident book logs: If you were injured at work, you may have filled out the accident book. This can then serve as a permanent record of what happened and who was liable for your accident.
To learn more about the importance of collecting evidence in claims for tinnitus or to find out if you could be eligible to work with one of our solicitors on your case, contact our team.
How Long Do I Have To Make Tinnitus Accident Claims?
For tinnitus accident claims, you will typically have up to 3 years from the date of the incident to start your claim. As such, the personal injury claims time limit is outlined by the Limitation Act 1980.
Nevertheless, there are two exceptions to the 1980 Act, such as:
- If the claimant is a minor, they cannot claim by themselves. Alternatively, they are required to wait until their 18th birthday to start their claim. From this date, they will have a 3-year time limit.
- If the claimant lacks mental capacity, the time limit is paused for an indefinite time period. If the claimant ever regains their mental capacity, they will have up to 3 years to start their claim from this date.
For both types of claimants above, you could make a claim on a loved one’s behalf by assuming the role of a litigation friend. In essence, litigation friends are typically:
- Parents or guardians
- Close family members
- Solicitors
They also work to prioritise a claimant’s best interests throughout the claims process. In doing this, litigation friends often:
- Make decisions on behalf of the claimant
- Hold funds on behalf of a claimant
- Assist in evidence-gathering to strengthen their claim
To learn more about how you can claim tinnitus compensation as a litigation friend, please contact our advisory team today.
Claiming Compensation For Tinnitus With A No Win No Fee Solicitor
Working with a personal injury solicitor to help you claim tinnitus compensation can be very beneficial. A solicitor can make sure your claim is filed on time and help you gather evidence to support your case. If you have developed tinnitus as a result of someone else’s negligence, one of our No Win No Fee solicitors may be able to help you.
Our solicitors work under a kind of No Win No Fee arrangement known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). When you claim on a No Win No Fee basis, your solicitor generally won’t ask for an upfront or ongoing payment to cover their work. Likewise, if your claim fails, your solicitor won’t ask you to pay them for their services throughout the claims process.
Your solicitor will take a success fee from your compensation if your claim succeeds. This fee is a small percentage, and it’s limited by a legal cap. This helps to make sure that the majority of your compensation stays with you.
Contact Our Team
To learn more about how to make a tinnitus claim, or to find out how much compensation for tinnitus you could receive, contact our team today. One of our advisors can evaluate your claim for free, and potentially connect you with one of our expert solicitors. To get started:
- Call us on 0800 073 8804
- Use the live chat feature
- Fill out our contact us form and an advisor will call you at a time that suits you.
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Useful Links
- Find Research On Hearing Loss From The HSE: Find out more about the severity of tinnitus with information from the Health and Safety Executive.
- How To Treat Tinnitus: Information from the NHS on the symptoms of tinnitus and how to treat it.
- Accident At Work Guide: Please find out more about how to make a compensation claim for an accident at work with our claims guide.
- How Much Compensation Can I Claim For A Car Accident?: If you or a family member has had a car accident, find out how much you can claim.
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- Ear Injury Claims
- Slip, Trip And Fall At Work Claims
- Taxi Accident Claims
- Pedestrian Accident Claims
Thank you for reading our tinnitus accident claims guide. But please get in touch if you need more information about how to claim.
