Former driver sues Doctors On Call over stress of the job

A FORMER driver with Carlow Emergency Doctors On Call Limited has begun a High Court action for a stress disorder and bullying against the company arising from a series of accidents, deaths and suicides he allegedly was compelled to witness as a result of his job without any proper training.

He told Mr Justice Sean Ryan the worst flashbacks concerned a woman trapped under her car who was screaming for her daughter as the fire brigade attempted to cut her free.

Martin Fahey, 45, of College Avenue, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, has taken the proceedings against the company with a registered address at The District Hospital, Athy Road, Carlow. The company deny the claims and the case resumes today.