Sheet worker gets compensation for hearing loss
A man has been compensated with tens of thousands of pounds after his hearing was severely affected due to his working conditions.
The man, who is in is forties, worked for an engineering organisation as a sheet metal worker. His job role involved hammering and spot welding insulation blankets for aircrafts. However, he completed his job role without protective equipment for his ears.
Speaking about the effects of the accident, the man said: “Without hearing aids, I have to lip read which is really difficult. I give wrong answers because I mishear people and my colleagues make a joke of me which can be embarrassing. I have ringing in my ears all the time which is very frustrating when I am trying to get to sleep but cannot. It is very annoying.”
The man was able to receive a compensation claim against his employer and was able to receive a £33,000 payout.
Diane Davison from the no win no fee solicitors said:’ “We had a three-year long legal battle before the engineering company agreed to pay out significant compensation to my client.”
She added: “There are well-established laws to prevent this kind of injury occurring. I am very pleased that he can now buy digital discreet hearing aids which will add quality to his life.”
Updated on 10/31/2010