Thousands for trio injured in road crash

Three women who were injured in what was described at Limerick Circuit Court as “an incredible” road accident when their SUV was rear-ended by a rented van yesterday received substantial damages. A fourth person who was also in the SUV settled her case.

Mary O’Reilly, of 92 Orchard Heights, Charleville, Co Cork, who was driving the SUV, and her passengers Lisa O’Reilly, 6 New Crescent, Childers Rd, Limerick; Caitriona McDonagh, 37 Orchard Heights, Charleville; and Breda McCarthy, 32 Orchard Heights, Charleville, sued the van driver, Jeremiah O’Brien of Deel Court, Rathkeale, and ERAC Ireland Ltd, trading as Enterprise Rent A Car, and the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland.

The four women sought damages for personal injuries arising out of the collision on October 18, 2011.