A bugler who sustained injury in his crotch while raiding a shop in Ireland is working to sue the shop owner for the injury.
In November 2015, the thief in the company of 2 other men reportedly used a sledgehammer to break into Centra store in Kingscourt, County Cavan, belonging to Kevin Victory. When the culprits were being apprehended by the police they tried to escape.
It was in the process of getting away that one of them injured his scrotum and was taken to a hospital. The three offenders bagged six-month suspended sentences. However, one of them was later jailed for a different offense.
Shop owner, Kevin Victory recently revealed that he has received a letter from the bugler’s solicitor claiming damages for the wounds he sustained in his shop premises. Speaking about his shock upon receiving the letter, Mr. Victory said he now has 90 days to decide whether or not he wants authorities (Personal Injuries Assessment Board, PIAB) to assess the bugler’s injury.
‘I was just stunned, absolutely stunned when I got the letter. The insurance company has refused to engage with PIAB or accept any responsibility. I’m just trying to highlight that this is happening and maybe we might need to change the law,’ Mr. Victory said.
A spokesman to PIAB would not get into detail on the specific case. According to him, they cannot comment on any individual case. ‘When we receive a claim we are required by law to write to the person the claim is made against,’ he explained.