$2.6 Million Settlement for Client Injured in Irvine Trucking Accident

Samer Habbas & Associates secured a $2.6 million settlement for a client who suffered serious neck and back injuries in a trucking accident on the I-405 in Irvine, California.

The case presented a difficult medical causation dispute. The defense aggressively challenged the client’s injuries because of her prior medical history and another accident that occurred later. Our attorneys conducted a detailed analysis of the medical evidence, worked with experts, and pursued all available insurance coverage to secure the $2.6 million recovery.

Chain-Reaction Trucking Accident on the I-405

Our client was traveling north on the I-405 near MacArthur Boulevard when traffic began to slow.

The defendant was driving a company-owned RAM 1500 and failed to stop for traffic ahead. The truck struck another vehicle from behind and pushed it into our client’s car, causing a chain-reaction collision. The defendant was driving for his employer at the time of the crash.

Samer Habbas & Associates pursued the driver and his employer for the harm caused by the collision.

Neck Injuries Require Two-Level Cervical Disc Replacement

Following the crash, our client experienced significant neck and back pain, headaches, dizziness, and numbness and tingling in her arms and legs.

She underwent extensive treatment, including physical therapy, pain management, and spinal injections. When her neck symptoms continued, she required cervical disc replacement surgery at C5-6 and C6-7.

Even after surgery, she continued to experience lower back symptoms that required additional medical care.

Attorneys Overcome Aggressive Causation Defense

A major challenge was proving the full impact of the trucking accident.

Our client had significant cervical and lumbar conditions before the collision. She was also involved in another accident afterward. The defense relied heavily on this history to challenge whether the trucking accident caused the injuries and treatment at issue.

The attorneys at Samer Habbas & Associates carefully analyzed the client’s medical records and worked with experts to establish how the trucking accident affected her condition. The firm also investigated the available insurance coverage and pursued an umbrella policy as part of its effort to maximize the client’s recovery.

Despite the defense’s aggressive causation arguments, the firm secured a $2.6 million settlement.

Our client was extremely thankful for the result and became emotional when she learned that the case had resolved.

Get Samer on Your Side®

Trucking companies and their insurers may try to use prior injuries or medical conditions to reduce the value of a claim. A detailed investigation and strong medical evidence can be critical in these cases.

If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury in a truck accident in Irvine, Orange County, or anywhere in California, Samer Habbas & Associates can help.

Get Samer on Your Side® — call (949) 727-9300 for a free consultation.