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We Solicitors have secured over £3000 for Sandra W from Rochdale, who suffers with work related hearing loss. Mrs W developed occupational deafness over a period of several years, working as a Doffer and a Spinner for companies in the Rochdale area, namely Courtaulds and ERA Ring Mill Limited.
The possibility to claim compensation as a consequence of industrial deafness sustained from long-term exposure to excessive levels of noise in the workplace or as a result of sudden and traumatic acoustic shock are well known. However, in addition to compensation sought for actual hearing damage, reduced earning capacity and medical expenses, the affect of the slow deterioration in hearing ability upon family and social life is taken into account.
According to a recent report into the after affects of radiation therapy treatment for head and neck cancer, patients appear to more likely to experience hearing loss and become more disabled by its effects than those who do not receive treatment.
Mr G wins £1001 payout after suffering Noise Induced Hearing Loss due to working as a Tool Maker from 1963-1976 at Hepworth and Grandage, Victoria Avenue, Yeadon.
Mr J wins £4,000.00 after winning his case for noise induced hearing loss, against Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co Ltd.
