Nelson v. Rahman

BIEGELMEIER, Chief Justice.

Plaintiff was injured when the automobile he was driving, which was stopped at a red signal light, was struck in the rear by an automobile driven by defendant. Plaintiff claimed the accident caused his head to jerk back and forth resulting in injuries to his neck.

Trial was to the court sitting without a jury. American Family Insurance Company appeared on behalf of the defendant under the uninsured motorist provision of Nelson’s insurance policy. The trial court awarded plaintiff $2,500 — $671.89 for medical expenses and $168.83 for damage to his automobile, leaving…