Haidy v. Szandzik

Plaintiff William Haidy brought this action to recover for personal injuries sustained in an automobile collision with a truck owned and operated by defendants. At trial, defendants’ liability was admitted and the only issue was the amount of damages recoverable. The jury awarded plaintiff $28,233. Defendants moved for and were granted a new trial. Plaintiff appeals upon leave granted. Defendants cross appeal.

At the time of the accident, which the evidence showed to be minor, plaintiff experienced no immediate symptoms of severe pain, but later in the day he suffered from a sore neck and had…