Higgins v. Searcy

HOWERTON, Judge.

Pamela Higgins appeals from a summary judgment dismissing her claim for *624injuries sustained in an automobile accident with the appellee, Helen Searcy. The trial judge held that appellant had not met the threshold requirements of the no-fault insurance statute [KRS 304.39-060(2)(b)] in order to sue for injuries sustained in the accident. Appellant contends that her claim was not ripe for summary judgment, because genuine issues of material fact were unresolved.

The accident occurred on October 18, 1975. Appellant was treated by Dr. Roles during the period from October 29, 1975,…