$300,000 Settlement Secured After Freightliner Rear-Ends Client in Hawthorne, CA — Attorney Gary Wong and Samer Habbas & Associates Deliver

Our client was stopped at a red light at the intersection of S. Isis Ave. and W. Rosecrans Ave. in Hawthorne, CA, when she was rear-ended by a commercial freightliner with an attached trailer at a low speed. She was operating a two-door sedan at a complete stop when the large commercial vehicle struck her from behind.

As a result of the crash, she sustained injuries that required both conservative treatment and surgical care. The impact disrupted her life, career, and well-being—but she didn’t have to face the legal aftermath alone.

Early Pressure, Early Liability Win

Attorneys Gary Wong and Samer Habbas moved quickly to protect our client’s rights. After filing the lawsuit, our team aggressively pursued discovery and legal leverage, ultimately securing a stipulated admission of liability by the defendants at an early stage.

This legal strategy was critical. By forcing the issue of liability off the table, we put full focus on valuation—and made it clear that our client’s damages could not be ignored or minimized.

Turning Down $175K for a Bigger Recovery

At early mediation, the defense offered only $175,000—an amount that undervalued the real impact of the crash. We didn’t accept it.

Instead, the team at Samer Habbas & Associates kept building leverage, pushing the case forward with purpose and precision. That pressure worked. After continued litigation, we secured a final settlement of $300,000—an outcome that delivered meaningful closure for our client and far exceeded the early lowball offer.

Why Representation Matters

Without experienced trial attorneys who understand how to drive value, many clients in similar situations walk away with far less than they deserve.

At Samer Habbas & Associates, we don’t just settle—we maximize recovery. We understand how commercial vehicle cases work, and we fight to turn legal pressure into real-world results.

If you have been injured by a commercial vehicle? Don’t leave money on the table. Call (949) 727-9300 or visit contact us for a free case evaluation.

Get Samer On Your Side—and get back to the life you love most.