Richards v. Beaver Valley Traction Co.

Pee Cueiam,

On the 30th day of May, 1929, in alighting from a street car the plaintiff was thrown back on the steps by the premature starting of the car.

She brought suit in trespass to recover damages, and a verdict in her favor in the sum of $400 resulted. She has taken an appeal alleging that the verdict is inadequate.

In the year 1925 she met with an accident, which left her permanently injured. Her first accident was very similar to the one for which she now claims compensation. She was still using a crutch when the second accident occurred.

There was testimony in the case that the injuries…