Mr G was exposed to excessive levels of noise, whilst working in the paper making industry for a period of over 35 years.  He worked for East Lancashire Paper Mill at their premises based in Radcliffe and during his time with them was employed in various capacities, exposed to the noise of paper making machines and refiners for the duration of his shifts/long periods of the day.

East Lancashire Papr Mill did not introduce hearing protection until the mid/late 1980’s, early 1990’s and the wearing of such hearing proteciotn was not enforced. Mr G now suffers from mild noise induced hearing loss and mild noise related tinnitus, confirmed when WE Solicitors arranged a medical assessment of his hearing condition.

The Defendants denied this claim on the grounds of causation and refused to enter negotiations. Court proceedings were issued. The Defendants continued to deny the claim on the grounds of causation arguing that Mr G did not have noise induced hearing loss. The case was soon to be listed for trial when an out of Court settlement was reached in the sum of £4,500.

Mr G was very pleased with the outcome.