Free v. Palmer

This is a negligence case. The plaintiff appeals from the denial of her motion for new trial. She contends the jury awarded her inadequate damages. We agree and reverse and remand.

The evidence showed that plaintiff was a passenger in an automobile struck by the defendant's automobile. The plaintiff suffered a dislocation of her left fourth finger and a broken nose. Her finger required surgery under local anesthesia. Because of this injury, plaintiff sustained a four percent disability of her left hand. Plaintiff proved medical bills and automobile expense totaling $526.11. She was not able to…