Carroca v. Welsh

Rachel Carroca (“Carroca”) brought this action against Barbara Welsh (‘Welsh”) to recover damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident in Topsfield, Massachusetts on July 5, 2005.

The case was tried before a jury, which returned a verdict for defendant Welsh. Carroca has appealed, arguing that the trial judge erred in striking from the evidence certain medical records and bills, in his instructions to the jury concerning “the rules of the road,” and in his demeanor during the trial, which she argues demonstrated a bias against her and her lawyer.

As to the accident itself, Carroca testified…