The family of a mother and child, who were both tragically killed in a road traffic accident which occurred in 2006, have been awarded more than 100,000 Euros in a joint compensation agreement. Both Yvonne Mahoney (24) and her daughter, Bobbi-Ann (2), were killed when a car driven by Yvonne’s partner John Maloney (33) was struck by another car as it exited the crossroads junction at Lodge Cross, County Galway on July 9 2006. Mr Maloney also died in the accident.
In an action brought by Yvonne´s widowed mother, Mary (56) of Loughrea, County Galway, it was alleged that Galway County Council had failed to maintain clear vision at the junction by not cutting down, pruning or trimming the trees and hedges on the side of the road. It was also claimed that they had failed to erect yield or stop signs.
Mrs Mahoney also sued the estate of John Maloney, claiming that Mr. Maloney had been negligent on the day of the accident by way of his driving. It was claimed that the deceased driver had caused Mrs Maloney and her eight other children to suffer mental distress. In the High Court in Galway, Judge Mr. Justice Moriarty heard that the issue of liability had been withdrawn, and awarded Mrs Mahoney and the family of Yvonne and Bobbi-Ann a compensation settlement of 100,439 Euros plus costs.