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Pizza Hut to Pay $11 Million to Injured Mother and Daughter

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

An 87-year-old mother and her 62-year-old daughter will split a $10.8 million award to cover their past and future medical expenses after being severely injured in a car accident with a Pizza Hut delivery driver.  The daughter suffered permanent brain damage and can no longer take care of herself on a daily basis.  The mother suffered a broken neck and other injuries.

The delivery driver, who was only 18-years-old at the time, had an epileptic seizure, blacked out and reportedly crossed the center line on a San Diego street, crashing head-on into the other car.  While the girl had had previous seizures, she was not diagnosed with epilepsy until after the accident.

The defense argued Pizza Hut should be liable for hiring a driver that “had a history of suffering blackout spells and staring episodes.”  While the jury did not find Pizza Hut negligent in hiring her, it did conclude the company is responsible for damages because the driver was their employee at the time.

If you have been in an accident, it’s important to make sure you understand your legal rights. You may be able to recover money for medical bills, lost wages, funeral costs, as well as compensation for wrongful death or permanent disability. Contact the experienced car accident attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm for a free evaluation of your case at 1-866-410-5656 or fill out our confidential online consultation form.

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