Josephine Higgins
IrelandunknownFemaleb. 19555.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Josephine Higgins, a 68-year-old woman from County Cork, was recently awarded over €170,000 by the High Court for injuries sustained when a van struck her knee while she held a parking space for her husband's car. The incident, which occurred on February 13, 2020, led to a complex court case where Higgins initially sought a substantial €1.75 million in lost earnings due to her injuries, a claim the judge deemed excessive and unsupported by evidence. Despite the judge acknowledging the impact of her injuries, including ongoing physical pain and a psychiatric adjustment disorder, he ultimately awarded her a significantly lower amount, reflecting the realistic implications of her claims.
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Josephine Higgins was awarded €170,000 after her knee was struck by a van while trying to hold a parking space for her husband's car.
Woman awarded €170,000 over being hit by van while holding parking space loses appeal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-28
Josephine Higgins was awarded more than €170,000 for injuries sustained when a van struck her knee while she was holding a parking space for her husband.
Woman awarded more than €170,000 for injuries sustained in parking space incident – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-04
