Wexford teenager awarded €25,000 after truck collides with car at petrol station
The Wicklow PeopleA teenager has been awarded €25,000 after a court heard he suffered psychological difficulties following a collision involving a truck and a car at a petrol station.
An infant settlement application was brought by Justin Jekiou, suing via his father Aquireliou Jekiou, of Clonard, Co Wexford, before a sitting of Wicklow Circuit Civil Court in a case against Musgrave Group PLC, with a registered business address in Co Cork.
The application related to a personal injury matter, with Judge Patrick Quinn asked to determine whether the proposed settlement was fair and in the teenager’s best interests.
Counsel for Mr Jekiou told the court his client was not present, but that an offer of €25,000 had been made, which he believed was fair.
Justin Jekiou had been seated in the rear of a car when a large truck collided with the back of the vehicle while at a petrol station.
It was noted the impact caused the vehicle to be dragged several feet.
An early GP report handed into court stated the teenager suffered no visible physical injuries
However, counsel said a psychiatric report indicated that Mr Jekiou had experienced several mental health difficulties, with some linked to the collision, which happened 10 years ago.
The court was told that family mental health issues had complicated the assessment and which psychological difficulties related directly to the incident.
Judge Quinn remarked that it was a good offer before approving the settlement of €25,000.