Ruling paves the way for higher awards being made in catastrophic injury cases

The Court of Appeal has upheld a hugely significant High Court decision paving the way for higher damages awards for persons who suffer negligently inflicted catastrophic injuries. In an unanimous decision, the Court of Appeal rejected an appeal by the HSE against the basis on which the High Court awarded €15.9m damages to a nine-year-old … Continue reading Ruling paves the way for higher awards being made in catastrophic injury cases