Spears v. Bishop

Plaintiff appeals from denial of a motion for new trial on the ground of inadequacy of damages. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiff's automobile was struck from the rear by the automobile of defendant. The undisputed evidence was that though plaintiff did not think he was injured at the time, pain in the lower back commenced the next day. He was examined by his family physician and was hospitalized for some 10 days. After leaving the hospital for five or six days, plaintiff returned to his doctor and was referred to an orthopedist. The orthopedist, after examination and tests, placed him in the…