Woman brain damaged in car crash awarded €2.5m

THE High Court yesterday approved a settlement of €2.5 million for a woman who suffered brain damage in a car crash and needs long-term permanent care.

Pauline Mallon, Hazelwood Drive, Ballivor, Co Meath, who took the case through her brother Brian Balfe, received serious injuries in the car crash on December 19th, 2003, which have left her with severe brain damage and in need of full-time residential care.

Mr Justice Richard Johnson approved the settlement and will finalise the order next Wednesday.