Good news for BT engineers
As a result of continuing
pressure by Hugh James, BT plc are now expected to admit that it
was in breach of its legal duty in relation to specific tone set
equipment used by engineers.
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Hugh James have
previously obtained a general admission from BT that ‘Green’ tone
set equipment used by Engineers emitted excessive levels of noise
and BT have said that ‘it is likely’ it will make a similar
admission in relation to ‘Yellow’ tone set equipment shortly.
Kathryn Singh of Hugh
James said, ‘This is great news for former engineers and should
make the whole process of securing compensation quicker and
easier.’
Hugh James have been the
leading solicitors in the fight for BT engineers for several years
and at the forefront of court proceedings culminating in the
anticipated admissions.
Kathryn Singh of Hugh
James solicitors says;
“Hugh James have for
a number of years campaigned on behalf of ex and current BT
engineers who were unaware of the potential damage that was being
caused to their hearing as a result of using the tone set
equipment, and are pleased that BT intends making this additional
admission in respect of the Yellow equipment. This makes it much
easier for our clients to achieve a successful outcome in respect
of their claims”.
Current and ex BT
Engineers are warned that strict time limits still apply to these
cases and are urged to seek advice now. For further
information please contact our legal experts Kathryn
Singh and Kevin
McCarthy or complete our BT Hearing Loss
enquiry form.