WE Solicitors managed to obtain £5,500 for Mr V from Stoke-on-Trent as compensation for noise induced hearing loss suffered during his employment. Mr V was employed by Beresford Transport Ltd. from approximately 1964 to 1969 and again from 1970 to 1989 initially as a mechanic and later as a Chargehand Mechanic.

During his employment Mr V was subjected to excessive noise from compressors, air tools, sledgehammers, chisels and various pneumatic tools. The Claimant was never provided with hearing protection during his employment at the garage.

This was a particularly difficult case as this was the first claim for noise induced hearing loss ever made against this Defendant and the Defendant was extremely reluctant to settle the case. However, WE Solicitors continued to keep up the pressure on the Defendant and issued court proceedings against them when negotiations initially failed. Medical evidence was obtained and the advice of a Barrister sought and WE Solicitors were eventually able to persuade the Defendant to offer their Client compensation.