Woman receives multi-million euro settlement after car crash

Valerie Bourke needs 24-hour care after her car was hit by an articulated truck in 2006.

A TIPPERARY WOMAN has received a €7 million settlement after a car crash which left her requiring round-the-clock care.

Valerie Bourke, 26, from Carrick-on-Suir in Tipperary was on her way to a 21st birthday party when her car was hit by an articulated truck, reports RTÉ.

Deaf from birth, she communicated through sign language, but the court heard that the crash left her unable to use sign language and requiring 24-hour care.

She sued the driver of the truck, and its owner, for negligence and was awarded the multi-million euro settlement at the High Court today.

Read more: €7 million settlement for Waterford crash victim>

Author

Emer McLysaght

View 29 comments

Send Tip or Correction

29 Comments

Defamation

Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel.
Racism or Hate speech

An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs.
Trolling or Off-topic

An attempt to derail the discussion.
Inappropriate language

Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs.
Spam

Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts.
Other

News in 60 seconds

The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie