Surveillance footage'fails to show impact of Waterford workplace injury' 

The court heard Margaret Reid, 61, told doctors years after the accident that she had lost her independence, had difficulty driving very far, and found it difficult to do basic household chores.

A woman suing over a workplace injury has told the High Court that video surveillance footage of her going shopping and picking up her dog showed she was trying to get on with her life despite the effects of the accident.

The court heard Margaret Reid, 61, told doctors years after the accident that she had lost her independence, had difficulty driving very far, and was unable or found it difficult to do basic household chores like making beds, washing up, and cooking.