Williamson v. Furch

This appeal arises from a personal injury action tried before a jury. William I. Williamson, plaintiff, was involved in an automobile accident in January 1971. Plaintiff was riding as a front-seat passenger in a motor vehicle struck from behind by a vehicle driven by defendant, Wayne Furch.

Plaintiff claimed injuries to his head, neck, shoulder, spine, and back as a result of the accident. A number of physicians examined plaintiff at various times subsequent to the collision, and plaintiff called them as witnesses or submitted medical records from them.

At the conclusion of the evidence the…