Bentley v Nolan [2018] IEHC 735 (19 December 2018)

The plaintiff is entitled to damages for pain and suffering (past and future) and special damages, as the injuries (including permanent facial scarring and psychological sequelae) were directly caused by the defendant's admitted negligence in the road traffic accident.

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Citation: [2018] IEHC 735
Parties: Plaintiff: Lorna Bentley; Defendant: Liam Nolan
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 19 December 2018
Procedural Posture: Personal Injuries Action (road Traffic Accident) / Judgment After Trial
Outcome: Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics: Road Traffic Accident, Negligence, Damages, Psychological Injury, Permanent Scarring

Tort Law Personal Injury Road Traffic Accident Negligence Damages Psychological Injury Permanent Scarring

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Parties

Lorna Bentley

Plaintiff

Liam Nolan

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injuries Action (road Traffic Accident) / Judgment After Trial

Legal Issues

1 Assessment of damages for personal injuries arising from a road traffic accident
2 Extent and impact of permanent facial scarring and psychological sequelae
3 Entitlement to special damages

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

Defendant to pay the plaintiff €30,000 for pain and suffering to date
Defendant to pay the plaintiff €45,000 for pain and suffering into the future

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