Melancon v. Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

TATE, Judge.

This is a personal injury suit. The Ford in which the plaintiff Melancon was sitting was struck from the rear by a Chevrolet. Melancon sues the Chevrolet’s liability insurer. The negligence of the Chevrolet’s driver is conceded. The only issue is the quantum to be awarded Melancon.

The trial jury verdict fixed at $3,000 the total amount of the plaintiff’s recovery. The plaintiff appeals this award as manifestly insufficient.

As a result of the accident, the plaintiff sustained spraining injuries to his neck, lower back, and around his left shoulder blade, as well as a bruised knee.…