A young boy who suffered a serious hand injury in a Co Donegal creche while playing a bizarre game with other children has been awarded €25,000.
The case of the bit came before Donegal Circuit Court as part of an infant ruling case.
A barrister outlined the case to Judge John Aylmer explaining the boy was five years old when the accident happened in July 2021.
The child was taking part in the game known as ‘danger play’ at the creche along with two other children.
The court was told that the game involved a plank of wood being placed on a log.
The boy was standing on one side of the plank and two children stood on the other end, causing him to fall off.
The injured child was brought to hospital, where an x-ray confirmed a fracture to a wrist.
Under anaesthetic, a corrective procedure was carried out and a plaster of Paris cast was applied.
A follow-up appointment showed that the fracture position deteriorated and a further procedure was required. The boy was taken to theatre and the injury was stabilised using K-wires.
The court heard that the boy has since started primary school and all injuries have been resolved. He has suffered no further complication and has a full range of motion, the barrister said.
A previous offer of €20,415 of general damages was rejected in court.
However, the barrister was happy to recommend approval of the new offer of €25,000.
Judge John Aylmer said the offer was “very good” and granted its approval.