Our client was stopped in a line of traffic when a transit bus driver failed to brake in time and rear- ended her vehicle at speed. The force of the initial impact was so severe that our client's car was pushed forward into the vehicle ahead of her, causing a second collision. She absorbed two impacts in a matter of seconds. The crash was captured on the bus's own dash camera, leaving no question about what happened or who was responsible.Our client was transported by EMS to a trauma center where she was evaluated for loss of consciousness, bilateral lower extremity symptoms, and significant neck and head pain. What followed was over a year of escalating treatment -- neurology, neuropsychology, physical therapy, chiropractic care, steroid injections, and ultimately cervical spine surgery. She underwent an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at C4 through C6. She also sustained a mild traumatic brain injury, documented through clinical evaluation and specialist testing, causing ongoing headaches, memory and concentration difficulties, sleep disturbance, and emotional symptoms.Mausner Group pursued the transit company and its driver. The case resolved through settlement for $1,000,000.
A commercial bus driver has an elevated duty of care under Florida law. The dash camera footage in this case removed any viable defense on liability, allowing us to focus entirely on building the damages case.The damages here were substantial and well-documented. Our client underwent cervical fusion surgery, sustained a clinically diagnosed mild traumatic brain injury, and faced a long course of treatment with ongoing symptoms. Mausner Group assembled the medical evidence, retained the right specialists, and presented a damages picture that reflected the true and lasting impact of the crash on our client's life.
