Dorsey v. Harleysville Mutual Insurance

VAN der VOORT, Judge:

Appellant Stephen J. Dorsey, Jr. was injured in an automobile accident on July 30, 1975. As a result of the accident, Mr. Dorsey’s left wrist had to be fused, causing a permanent loss of flexibility in that joint, and an inability (not necessarily permanent) to fully close the left hand or to fully flex the left elbow. In 1977, Mr. Dorsey began receiving social security disability payments for an 80% disability. He has not worked since the date of the accident.

Mr. Dorsey’s insurance company, appellee herein, paid all medical bills, but disputed the amount claimed by Mr.…