$1,450,000 Million Settlement Achieved in Challenging Auto Accident Case Against Riverside School District

We are proud to announce a successful resolution of an auto accident claim for $1,450,000.00. This case demonstrates our commitment to fighting for our clients, even in the face of significant challenges.

Case Overview

The accident occurred in Menifee, California, where our client was at a complete stop at a red light. A school food delivery driver, mistakenly believing the light had turned green, accelerated and rear-ended our client’s vehicle. The collision resulted in severe injuries, requiring both neck and back surgeries for our client.

Despite low property damage and the presence of preexisting degenerative disc disease, Managing Partner Samer Habbas took on the case, filing suit against both the driver and the school district.

Key Challenges

Low Property Damage
- Our client’s vehicle had no frame damage, and the defendant’s vehicle showed no visible damage.
- The defense argued that the low-impact collision could not have caused the alleged spinal injuries.
- We successfully countered by demonstrating that our client’s advanced age and preexisting degenerative condition made him more susceptible to injury, even in a low-force crash.
Degenerative Disc Disease
- Medical experts found no evidence of acute disc injury but confirmed the aggravation of a preexisting, asymptomatic condition.
- We proved that the collision turned an otherwise stable condition into a debilitating injury, significantly impacting our client’s quality of life.

Settlement Success

Although the case did not initially settle at mediation, we held firm and rejected a $1,000,000.00 offer. Just two weeks before trial, the defense agreed to a settlement of $1,450,000.00, ensuring justice for our client.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, don’t settle for less. Get Samer Habbas on Your Side!