Bus Accident Settled for $150,000

Attorney Samer Habbas resolved a bus accident case against Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Agency for $150,000.00. Client was a front seat passenger of the bus when the bus driver suddenly slammed the brakes, causing her to fall forward. The bus did not make any contact with any vehicles. As a result, the client suffered a partial compression fracture to the thoracic spine. LAMTA initially refused to settle the claim. Attorney Habbas filed a lawsuit and after extensive litigation was able to resolve the case in mediation for $150,000.00.