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Damages awarded to Garda who fractured hand in the course of his duty
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High Court, in a Garda compensation case where a member of An Garda Siochana sustained a fracture to his dominant right wrist and cuts to his lips during an arrest of an intoxicated suspect, awards special damages in the agreed sum of €394.05 and assesses general damages at €20,000.
Garda compensation - fracture to his dominant right wrist and cuts to his lips during an arrest of an intoxicated suspect – suspect fell on top of him - special damages in respect of medical expenses of €394.05 – assessment of general damages - Application of these principles to assess compensation for the injured Garda – court assessed general damages at €20,000
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