Traylor v. Wachter

Rees, J.:

On December 20, 1973, an intersection accident occurred in Wichita. It involved automobiles owned and driven by plaintiff and defendant Millard A. Wachter. Plaintiff brought this action by filing her petition alleging entitlement to recovery of damages from Wachter and his automobile liability insurer, defendant Emcasco Insurance Company. After a jury trial, judgments for actual and punitive damages were entered against the defendants. The defendants appeal.

On the afternoon of the day after the accident, plaintiff went to a local hospital. She was examined by an emergency room physi…