Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York March 14, 1996 (Rennell v. Horan)

—Peters, J.

On December 30, 1990, plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle accident during which she allegedly sustained injuries to her head, neck and back when her véhicle was struck from behind by a vehicle operated by defendant. Plaintiff thereafter commenced this action contending that she had suffered a serious injury within the meaning of Insurance Law § 5102 (d).