Court holds that a spouse suffering long-term psychological trauma from a traffic accident counts as a victim under Polish law.

The court ruled that a spouse suffering long-term psychological trauma from a traffic accident qualifies as a victim under Polish law. The plaintiff argued that her permanent mental disorder and loss of earning capacity constituted damage despite not being a direct participant in the accident. The court accepted this interpretation, affirming that the statutory definition of a victim extends to close relatives experiencing severe health consequences due to the incident.