A Cork family have thanked CUH staff and people at the scene of the crash after settling a high court action for €14.75m.
Olivia Redmond O’Callaghan's family launched a high court action over the devastating brain injuries she suffered in a road accident in October 2011.
The 37 year old who was 12 weeks pregnant with her third child at the time, lost her husband Myles O’Callaghan in the crash.
The car he was driving crossed a double white line near an acute bend on the old Cork-Dublin road outside Glanmire and collided with a tractor and trailer.
Olivia was was left totally incapacitated, does not recognise her children and has been in institutional care since.
The Echo reports the settlement of €14.75 million was against the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland and Cork County Council.
Olivia’s family outside court said the settlement will ensure they can plan for her future care and gives them hope for her further rehabilitation.
