£90k award for graduate knocked off bike by car

Woman’s PSNI career goal dashed

A GRADUATE whose hopes of joining the PSNI were ruined when she was knocked off her bike is entitled to £90,000 damages, a judge has ruled. Megan Thompson, 28, will also receive compensation for future loss of earnings due to the lifechanging injuries. The ex-criminology student, who planned a career in policing after travelling to the Basque country, was hit by a car in central Belfast in July 2013. She was left with back trauma after striking the vehicle’s windscreen. Mr Justice Colton said: “The symptoms she has suffered have had a significant life-changing impact.” The Belfast woman, who at first feared she may be paralysed, gave evidence that she had been “living the dream” before the accident. The barista was knocked down at East Bridge Street while cycling to work at a coffee outlet in St

The victim’s symptoms have had a significant impact on her life MR JUSTICE COLTON HIGH COURT YESTERDAY

George’s Market. The High Court heard she developed arthritis and symptoms likely to deteriorate. After obtaining a university degree in 2009 she combined her passion for travel with an interest in the coffee industry. Trips to Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia were paid for by working in cafes, on farms, camp sites and cleaning jobs. She visited and researched coffee production areas overseas, while also enjoying kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, snow climbing, surfing and sailing. Mr Justice Colton awarded £65,000 damages for her back injury, £15,000 for psychological harm, and £10,000 for loss of amenities associated with hobbies and travel. Due to a liability agreement involving the driver that amount is to be reduced by 20%. Further discussions will resolve the loss of projected future wages.