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The High Court has ruled that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) should be treated as a disease rather than an injury for the purpose of claims – and therefore be subject to higher success fees.
Mr John Matthew Benjamin Allcock was exposed to excessive levels of noise, whilst working in the Castings Industry industry for a period of over 30 years. Mr John Matthew Benjamin Allcock worked for Federal Mogul Camshaft Castings Limited, which was also known as The British Piston Ring Co Limited. He was employed as a Fettler and he later worked in the Sand Lab. He was exposed to the noise of shor blasters, fettling, metal castings dropping into the bins, grinders, and forklifts, for the duration of his shifts.
Our client was exposed to excessive levels of noise, whilst working in the defence, security and aerospace industry for a period of over 16 years for BAE Systems PLC, which was also known as British Aerospace. The site was based on Greengate in Chadderton, Greater Manchester.
Mr Battle was exposed to excessive levels of noise, whilst working in the steel industry for a period of over 7 years. Mr Battle worked for Stanton & Staveley at Ports Quarry, Hill Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. The company was later taken over by British Steel / Tata Steel, who were ultimately pursued in respect of the claim.
Only 41 per cent of NHS audiology departments give tinnitus sufferers access to four key services needed to help manage their condition, according to a new report from charity Action on Hearing Loss launched to mark Tinnitus Awareness Week (2 – 8 February).
