APIL Guide to Noise Claims (2 ed)

The APIL Guide to Noise Claims is an essential reference guide for claimant lawyers engaged in industrial deafness work.

The practical commentary covers the following matters:* Dealing with a deafness enquiry* Comprehensive analysis of the regulatory framework and the issue of limitation in bringing claims* Effective collection of lay evidence, and expert medical and acoustic engineering evidence* How to analyse audiograms against the Coles, Lutman & Buffin 'Guidelines on the Diagnosis of Noise Induced Hearing Loss for Medico-Legal Purposes'* How to work out noise emission levels saving substantial time and expense using experts and improving risk management* Managing a claim in the portal* QuantumIn addition to the practical commentary, there are several precedents including a Letter of Claim, Pre-Action Disclosure Application and Pleadings.