Picca v. Kriner

OLSZEWSKI, Judge:

On August 12, 1987, Lester Kriner drove his car into Jennifer Picca’s Subaru two-seater. Travelling 25-30 m.p.h., Kriner hit Picea from behind as she sat at a stop light. Picca’s memory of the accident is limited, but she,did experience neck and back pain, for which she has received extensive treatment over the years from her chiropractor and physician. Her medical bills were paid by her auto and health insurance carriers.

Picea sued Kriner in July of 1988. After some procedural delays, the matter was tried before a jury in 1993. The jury heard expert testimony from both…