Cork woman awarded €170k but claim for €1.75m in lost earnings 'wholly unreasonable'

The judge said the most serious injury suffered was a psychiatric adjustment disorder, a state of distress, and emotional disturbance arising from a significant life change or the consequence of a stressful life event

Josephine Higgins, who has two adult sons with significant care needs, said in evidence that her and her husband’s motivation in managing and renting the properties stemmed from their desire to secure funds for future care needs.

The High Court has awarded over €170,000 to a Cork woman whose knee was struck by a van while she stood in a parking bay in an effort to hold the space for her husband’s car.

Josephine Higgins, aged 68, had sought an award of €1.75m to compensate for an alleged loss of earnings arising from the injuries sustained in the incident on Main St, Carrigtwohill, Co Cork, on February 13, 2020.