At Keenan Solicitors, we recently secured £16,187.50 in compensation for a Bangor-based client who suffered noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and tinnitus due to excessive noise exposure while working at Morphy Richards in the 1990s. This case highlights the importance of ensuring workplace safety and taking action even years after exposure.
The Background:
Our client worked in extremely noisy conditions while operating moulding machinery at Morphy Richards for two years. He had to shout to be heard by colleagues, and after leaving work, he often noticed dullness and ringing in his ears—early warning signs of hearing damage. Unfortunately, no ear protection was ever provided.
Years later, he began to struggle with:
– Hearing difficulties, especially with television, radio, and conversations in noisy environments.
– Tinnitus, experiencing a high-pitched ringing in his ears every few days for hours at a
Our Approach:
Personalised Legal Support
- After being recommended by a former colleague we successfully represented, our client instructed Cormac Keenan to handle his case.
- Cormac took the time to understand how the hearing loss impacted daily life and the challenges of living with tinnitus.
Medical & Legal Evidence Gathering
- Arranged a free audiology consultation, which confirmed that the hearing loss pattern was consistent with workplace noise exposure.
- Collected employment history records and medical documents.
- Organised an examination with a Consultant ENT Surgeon, who performed a hearing test and prepared a detailed report.
Issuing Court Proceedings
- County Court proceedings were issued to push for a resolution and secure maximum compensation without delay.
- Our client attended an additional ENT examination for the Defendant’s side.
- After the necessary court procedures, a Contest date was set, but we entered negotiations before reaching court.
Successful Settlement
- Before the scheduled court contest, negotiations commenced, and we successfully secured a £16,187.50 settlement.
- Our client was delighted with the outcome and left us a 5-star Google review, praising the service and professionalism of Keenan Solicitors.
“Excellent service. Cormac Keenan kept me informed the whole way through the process. Polite and brilliant at his job. Will definitely use again should the need arise.”
The Outcome:
This case highlights that even if noise exposure happened years ago, victims are still entitled to claim compensation. Our client now has financial recognition for the damage caused by unsafe working conditions and can move forward with the support he needs.
Conclusion:
If you’ve worked in noisy conditions without proper ear protection and are struggling with hearing loss or tinnitus, you may be entitled to compensation—even if the exposure happened years ago. Contact Keenan Solicitors today for expert legal guidance.
Call us at 028 90 49 3349
Visit us at 2 South Parade, Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 2GR
Learn more at www.keenanlaw.co.uk
Hearing Loss Claims Northern Ireland
Contact us now on 028 90 49 3349, visit our office at 2 South Parade, Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 2GR, or fill out our enquiry form at www.keenanlaw.co.uk.
