Hearing Loss Claim Against Harland & Wolff

Mr H from Belfast has been awarded £8,750 in compensation after making a hearing loss claim against Harland & Wolff.

• Mr H worked in the shipyard for nearly 8 years, through various subcontractors.
• Mr H noticed difficulty with hearing family and friends in crowded environments.
• We were contacted to pursue a Noise Induced Hearing Loss claim.
• Mr H was awarded £8,750 in compensation for his hearing loss.

Mr H worked in the shipyard, through a variety of subcontractors for nearly 8 years. Mr H was would have particularly been exposed to noise from shot blasters, needle guns and sprayers. Despite the high levels of noise emitted from the work being done, his employers never provided him with any hearing protection.

Mr H attended with his GP after noticing that his hearing wasn’t what it once was. Mr H was then made aware that the noise he was exposed to throughout his working life, could have had a part to play.

Our solicitor Danielle Catterson dealt with the claim on Mr H’s behalf and arranged for him to undergo a hearing test and examination with an ENT consultant. The appointed expert agreed that Mr H’s hearing difficulties were in fact as a result of noise damage over the years.

Solicitors were instructed on behalf of the relevant subcontractors, and it was arranged for Mr H to be examined by their appointed ENT expert. Once this assessment took place, and all medical evidence concluded, Danielle entered settlement negotiations for Mr H, obtaining £8,750 in compensation.

Hearing loss and tinnitus is surprisingly common in workplaces across the UK and Northern Ireland.

If you believe your hearing has been impacted by workplace negligence, contact us today for free. Just like Mr H, we can help determine if you have a case, arrange a hearing loss medical assessment and get you the compensation you deserve.