Quinn -v- Dunne & Anor [2009] IEHC 144 (27 March 2009)

Quinn -v- Dunne & Anor [2009] IEHC 144 (27 March 2009)

The plaintiff's injuries were severe and credibly prevented him from continuing as a printer. His decision to become a taxi driver was reasonable given the physical demands of his former occupation and his ongoing symptoms. The court accepted the plaintiff's evidence on loss of earnings and pain and suffering, and awarded damages accordingly.

Citation
[2009] IEHC 144
Parties
Plaintiff: Patrick Quinn; Defendant: Stephen Dunne; Defendant: Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
27 March 2009
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury / High Court Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Assessment of Damages, Loss of Earnings, Reasonableness of Career Change, Future Medical Expenses
Tort Law Personal Injury Assessment of Damages Loss of Earnings Reasonableness of Career Change Future Medical Expenses

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Parties

Patrick Quinn

Plaintiff

Stephen Dunne

Defendant

Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury / High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Assessment of damages for personal injuries
  2. 2 Whether plaintiff's change of occupation was reasonable
  3. 3 Calculation of loss of earnings

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff's injuries were severe and credibly prevented him from continuing as a printer. His decision to become a taxi driver was reasonable given the physical demands of his former occupation and his ongoing symptoms. The court accepted the plaintiff's evidence on loss of earnings and pain and suffering, and awarded damages accordingly.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendants to pay the plaintiff €719,985 in total damages, including general damages, special damages, future medical expenses, and loss of earnings.