“…ough difficult evidential questions of proof may arise. It is the approach that was adopted by Mustill J in Thompson v Smiths Shiprepairers (North Shields) Ltd [1984] QB 405 at 437-444. Integral to that reasoning is that “I see no reason why the present impossibility of making a precise apportionment of impairment and disability in…”
“…round that Courts should not have an over ready resort to the burden of proof to dismiss hearing loss claims, see Mustill J. in Thompson v Smiths Shiprepairers [1984] QB 405. It is always necessary to assess the relevant evidence. It is also well known that in many historic cases there are no direct surveys of the Claimant’s workpl…”