Noise induced hearing loss sufferer, Mr H, has agreed a settlement of £3,000 through WE Solicitors.

Mr H was exposed to excessive levels of noise, whilst working at the Royal Ordnance Factory in Blackburn from approximately 1975 to 1985, the factory was later taken over by BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Limited.

Mr H was exposed to excessive noise from auto-machines, grinders, lathes, presses, metal cutting machines and many others.

During Mr H’s employment, he was never made aware of the dangers that working in excessive noise gives rise to.  Hearing protection was available in the form of cotton wool but this was not effective or enforced.  Mr H now suffers from mild noise induced hearing loss, which was confirmed when WE Solicitors arranged a medical assessment of his hearing condition. This was presented to the defendants, as part of the evidence to support the claim.

WE Solicitors were able to negotiate an out of court settlement of £3,000 for Mr H, avoiding the need for court proceedings.

Mr H said ‘Well done and thanks ever so much to Katie and the team (including) the Barrister towards the end – it made the wait; after such independent assessments on my hearing, worth waiting for and it felt at the end a short and needy procedure!  Even though, you pursued it all the way without a doubt of the outcome!  Thanks again.’