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Accidents caused by reckless pedestrians could now result in compensation for the the motorcyclists involved.

Antony Young, who killed a schoolboy who was playing chicken on a busy road, has won his claim for compensation which he lodged with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).

The CICA generally pays out money only to those who are the victims of violent crime, but Mr Young's lawyers successfully argued that the boy had been guilty of a violent act.

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Mr Young came away from the accident with six broken ribs, a punctured lung, an injured shoulder and a bruised heart. He has also faced major psychological trauma as a result of his memories of the event.

Andrew Campbell, from law firm Withy King, said: "This is a victory for justice, not only for Antony and his family, who have been through a terrible ordeal, but for others who may also have suffered physical or psychological trauma as a result of accidents which occurred through no fault of their own.

"This case is particularly tragic because a young boy died but it is important that recognition is also given to Antony's suffering and the effect this accident has had, and continues to have, on his life."

Mr Young's medical reports will now be examined by independent experts before his payout is decided, but analysts are confident that it will pave the way for many similar compensation requests in the future.

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