Accident in Hairdresser's

Decorus

Hi there,

A friend of mine had an accident in hairdresser's. His ear was severely cut, no medical assistance was offered, so he had to ask to call ambulance. He has a scar on the ear for life now.

In a while after discussing this matter with an owner he was offered 2k without involving solicitors and taking case to the court.

Just wonder if 2k is an adequate amount for this kind of injury?

Thanks a lot!

NoQuarter

Go check a thing called the "PIAB book of quantum". Also, when did this happen?

Decorus

Thanks for reply! I checked it but couldnt find anything relevant to an ear...
It happend around 3 month ago.

McCrack

2K is nowhere near enough. Instruct a solicitor.

ladypip

This is from the piad book of quantum for soft tissue damage to head

General Damages for pain and suffering €7,200
Special Damages
Net loss of earnings
Medication
Physiotherapy
Doctors fees
€400
€126
€200
€150
Total settlement €8,076

Its a sample case

hth

Decorus

Thanks a lot to everyone! It really looks the best thing to do is to involve solicitors.

chasm

ladypip wrote: »

This is from the piad book of quantum for soft tissue damage to head

General Damages for pain and suffering €7,200
Special Damages
Net loss of earnings
Medication
Physiotherapy
Doctors fees
€400
€126
€200
€150
Total settlement €8,076

Its a sample case

hth

There's no mention as to what part of the body is affected in that sample case in the Book of Quantum, it just states soft tissue injury, no mention of the head!

Jev/N

chasm wrote: »

There's no mention as to what part of the body is affected in that sample case in the Book of Quantum, it just states soft tissue injury, no mention of the head!

If a scar is normally visible, the awards can be higher than those where scars are normally covered.

McCrack

I would say the correct value-band for this type of injury is €12-20k. I would imagine it's somewhere in there. If there is any tissue missing and/or a noticeable scar at conversational distance we are then looking at High Court jurisdiction (38k plus).

Cill Dara Abu

Wow I would happily take a cut to the ear for €10,000, where is this hairdressers OP?

chasm

Jev/N wrote: »

If a scar is normally visible, the awards can be higher than those where scars are normally covered.

The point i was trying to make was that ladypip quoted the figures saying "This is from the piad book of quantum for soft tissue damage to head", but in fact the sample case gives no mention of the head or any part of the body for that matter. That sample case could easily have been soft tissue damage to the back or shoulder, whereas a laceration to the ear is more noticeable, especially on a guy so i would expect it to be more than that.

Jev/N

chasm wrote: »

The point i was trying to make was that ladypip quoted the figures saying "This is from the piad book of quantum for soft tissue damage to head", but in fact the sample case gives no mention of the head or any part of the body for that matter. That sample case could easily have been soft tissue damage to the back or shoulder, whereas a laceration to the ear is more noticeable, especially on a guy so i would expect it to be more than that.

I know what you were saying, I just quoted your post to tack on the extra bit of info.. I wasn't disagreeing with it

SteelyDanJalapeno

Can you name the hair dressers op?

I dont even use the tops of my ears

Jev/N

TiltedBrain wrote: »

Can you name the hair dressers op?

Bad idea... and frankly, if you're planning on taking a case, I would refrain from posting anything else here

Beruthiel

Cill Dara Abu wrote: »

Wow I would happily take a cut to the ear for €10,000, where is this hairdressers OP?

DO NOT name the hairdresser.
B

ladypip

chasm wrote: »

The point i was trying to make was that ladypip quoted the figures saying "This is from the piad book of quantum for soft tissue damage to head", but in fact the sample case gives no mention of the head or any part of the body for that matter. .

My mistake i thought that was in the head section but it was just above it.

Decorus

I will suggest to this person to talk to a solicitor.
No need to mention a hairdresser, this is right.
Thanks a lot to everyone - really appreciate all opinions!