Cyclist injured after hitting pothole gets €61k

A 13-year-old boy giving his cousin “a backer” on his bicycle hit a pothole and suffered injuries for which he was awarded €61,500 compensation yesterday.

The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) assessment of injuries was approved by Mr Justice Kevin Cross at the High Court sitting in Cork yesterday.

Plaintiff, Dillon O’Reilly of Hillview Drive, Onslow Gardens, Commons Road, Cork, who is now 16, had the award lodged in court until he reaches the age of 18.