By Sahil Makkar For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 07:33 BST, 17 June 2019 | Updated: 07:33 BST, 17 June 2019
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A man who suffered a crippling brain injury in a car accident has been awarded a record $20million in compensation.
Chrys Barker, 28, and his cousin Bobby Hobbs, 20, met with an accident after their car was hit by a drink driver in Caboolture, about 50km from Brisbane, on January 24, 2014.
Mr Hobbs was killed instantly and Mr Barker has since been confined to a wheelchair. He can't speak but understands all conversations and communicates through eyes movements.
Chrys Barker (pictured) and his cousin Bobby Hobbs, 20, met with an accident after their car was hit by a repeat high-range drink driver in Caboolture, about 50km from Brisbane, on January 24, 2014.
After the accident, the third party personal injury insurer RACQ initially suggested that Mr Barker be moved into an aged care facility for the rest of his
