Wilson v. Dixie Auto Insurance

PRICE, Judge.

Curtis Wilson was awarded $5,560.54 in damages for personal injuries and related medical expenses resulting from a vehicular collision in Shreveport on November 30, 1974. He appealed asking for an increase in the amount awarded. The multiple defendants which were cast in judgment have not appealed, nor answered plaintiff’s appeal. Therefore, our review is limited to the adequacy of the trial court’s award.

The medical evidence shows the injuries received by Wilson were an acute cervical strain, an irritation of the occipital nerve which caused frequent headaches, and a contused…