In Florida, a man who sustained brain damage as a result of being hit by a drunk driver has been awarded a $5 million dollar settlement in a personal injury lawsuit.

In 2007, Dwight Grant was a passenger in a stopped vehicle.  The vehicle was hit by an intoxicated Mathew Lyons while he was being chased by the police.  Grant sustained fractures to his skull and face which resulted in brain damage to his frontal lobe.  Due to the brain damage, he now suffers a seizure disorder which requires constant care.

The counsel for the defense argued that Grant had not been diligent in taking his seizure medication which exacerbated his condition.  The jury found that Grant was two percent liable for his condition.  The parties ultimately agreed to the five million dollar award.