Man awarded €96k for injuries after car was written off in rear-ending by truck

Derek Coughlan suffers pain in his upper body and shoulder as well as severe and persistent headaches

Ms Justice Carmel Stewart heard arguments from both sides on what level of damages should be awarded on the basis of the seriousness of the injuries in accordance with the Personal Injuries Guidelines which were adopted by the Judicial Council in March 2021.

A man whose car was hit from behind by a truck while he was stopped at a junction has been awarded more than €96,758 by the High Court.

Derek Coughlan (60), Meadowmount, Churchtown, Dublin, was rear-ended by a truck on August 13, 2020, when he was stopped at a main traffic junction heading in the direction of the M50 on a journey to his home from Howth.