Caliban v. Patel

Plaintiff filed suit alleging that he was injured as a result of defendant’s negligent operation of his automobile. The jury returned a verdict in plaintiffs favor and awarded damages of $25,856. Plaintiffs posttrial motion seeking a new trial was denied and this appeal followed. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

On June 4, 1992, plaintiff was waiting to make a left turn in his 1977 pickup truck in Lockport, Illinois, when he was struck from behind by defendant’s vehicle. After the accident, plaintiff drove his vehicle from the scene. Plaintiff did not seek medical treatment until four days later.…