Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance v. Matthews

Shulman, Judge.

In May, 1976, appellee was involved in an automobile collision. She was treated for injuries to her neck, for which injuries she was compensated by appellant under the provisions of an automobile insurance policy. In August of the same year, appellee fell in her home, injuring her back. She sought payment of her medical expenses from appellant, alleging that the fall merely aggravated a back injury sustained as a result of the automobile collision in May. Appellant denied coverage. Appellee brought suit on the policy and received a jury verdict awarding her the benefits sought…