Mr Oakley was exposed to excessive levels of noise, whilst working in the nightclub industry for a period of 8 years. Mr Oakley worked as a nightclub doorman for Britannia Hotels, at Fridays Nightclub, on Palatine Road in Didsbury, Greater Manchester. During his employment, he was exposed to the noise of the music systems within the club. According to the nightclub’s own noise surveys, the music reached in excess of 100dB.

During Mr Oakley’s employment, he was never provided with hearing protection and nor was he ever made aware of the dangers that working in excessive noise gives rise to. Mr Oakley now suffers from mild noise induced hearing loss and mild noise related tinnitus, 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 Mr Oakley’s claim.

WE Solicitors negotiated an out of court settlement of £2,500.00 for Mr Oakley, avoiding the need for court proceedings. Both Mr Oakley and WE Solicitors are pleased with the outcome.

Mr Oakley is one of a number of former employees of the nightclub, to have a successful claim against the company, for hearing loss.  Mr Oakley said thank you so much.  I couldn’t have done this without your expertise and advice.