Courts / Louth / Report

Law Firm Exec awarded €120k after being struck on cycle to work

Date
2014-06-26

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Blackrock

County
Louth

Summary

A solicitor and senior executive with a well known Dublin law firm has been awarded €120,000 in damages for injuries sustained after being struck by a car while cycling to work. Mr Justice Michael Hanna stated that Julian Yarr, Managing Partner of A&L Goodbody, suffered 'very serious injuries' following a road traffic accident on the Rock Road, Blackrock Co Dublin on July 26th 2011. The court was informed that Mr Yarr sustained broken ribs, as well as injuries to his neck, shoulders and hands. Mr Yarr, of Marlborough Road Glenageary Co Dublin, sued the driver of the vehicle, Mr Brian Biggins of Culleen, Headford, Co Galway. It was alleged that as Mr Yarr approached the entrance to the Blackrock Clinic, the defendant turned from the opposite side of the road and struck Mr Yarr, who was thrown into the air, over the defendant's car and into the path of oncoming traffic. It was claimed the defendant drove in a negligent manner resulting in injuries to Mr Yarr. Liability in the action had been admitted. The matter was before the Court for assessment of damages only. In his judgment, Mr Justice Michael Hanna noted that it was fortunate Mr Yarr had been wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, as the injuries could have been more severe. Following the accident, Mr Yarr was taken to St Vincents Hospital, where he was kept for eight days. After considering all the evidence, Mr Justice Hanna said Mr Yarr was entitled to a total of €120,000 in damages.