Car accident victim awarded €1.8 Million compensation
A chinese national woman who was seriously injured in a car accident was awarded €1.8 million compensation in the High Court in Dublin last week.
The case which involved a serious spinal injury is interesting for a number of reasons. The case ran for a number of weeks and dealt with arguements as the the ‘cap’ or limit which should or should not be set on awards for personal injuries.
There will undoubedly be comments on the case as the full details of the judgment are considered and discussed by the legal community.
The case was brought against the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland.
The Bureau deals with cases where victims of road traffic accidents are injured by cars driven by uninsured or untraced drivers.
The rules governing entitlement to compensation have recently beeen changed and injured persons should seek advise from a solicitor on the application of the MIBI rules to ensure their rights are not compromised.
All in all the case is a welcomed opportunity to discuss the issue of level of damages for victims of car accidents and highlights the merits of the Motor Insurance Bureau’s work.
Paul Tracey
21/07/2009
