Sean Geraghty of Oldcastle, County Meath, has settled his High Court case for his arm that was severed during a collision with a truck.
It was claimed in court that Gereghty’s arm was severed by a lorry driven by Edward Gavin on the Ballyjamesduff to Oldcastle Road in County Meath. Geraghty’s right arm was severed five inches below the elbow while adjusting his wing mirror. The incident happened on the night of July 15, 2003. The passenger in Geraghty’s car called for an ambulance and the gardai and Geraghty was taken to hospital and sedated. The severed part of the arm was never recovered and it was speculated in court that foxes or rats may have taken it.
Edward Gavin denied all knowlege of the incident; which is entirely possible given the circumstances of the accident. However, blood was found on the truck at the likely point of impact:
Geraghty has not been able to resume his former job as a driver or resume sports such as swimming and pitch and putt golf.
Geraghty sued for negligence and breach of duty of care following the alleged incident.
The case was settled out of court.