07

May

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Safety Tips for San Jose Pedestrians

Car collisions don't always just involve two vehicles. They can also involve pedestrians - innocent people simply walking on the sidewalks or crossing the street. These types of crashes are much more devastating because pedestrians are extremely vulnerable to severe b...

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07

May

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California Drunk Driving Accident Statistics

In the state of California, it is illegal for a driver to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) level higher than . 08%. When someone drives under the influence of alcohol, they increase the risk for a crash due to altered decision-making ability, decreased control, and blurred visio...

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Category: Car Accidents


07

May

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How Serious Can Whiplash Be?

If you have ever experienced a rear-end crash or you know someone who has, you may have heard of the term whiplash. Whiplash occurs when sudden momentum forces the movement of the head in a manner that angles the neck incorrectly. The extension and flexion often result in strains...

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Category: Neck Injury


07

May

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Attorney Habbas, Part of Legal Team Nominated as a Finalist for 2016 Trial Lawyer of the Year by Public Justice

Public Justice has announced their finalists for 2016 Trial Lawyer of the Year and one of the finalists was Andrews v. Lawrence Livermore National Security, a case in which Attorney Omar Habbas was co-counsel. The case involved the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Liverm...

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Category: News


07

May

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Why Hire a Lawyer After a Traffic Accident?

Do you know what steps to take after you have been involved in a car crash? What is the best route to take in order to seek compensation? It is important to note that hiring an attorney is a smart and beneficial move after experiencing a collision. While some very minor accidents...

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Category: Car Accidents


07

May

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Highway 17 Considered One of the Most Dangerous Roads in California

When you are traveling on streets and highways, you know of the potential dangers, but you never predict that something will happen to you. Unfortunately, car crashes are a common occurrence throughout California and across the nation. Although an accident can happen anywhere, th...

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Category: Car Accidents


07

May

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Steps You Should Take Following a Car Accident

One of the most shocking events that can occur in someone's life is any kind of car crash. You never really expect something bad to happen, but when someone else’s negligence results in your car being struck by another, it can be daunting. In the aftermath, you may ha...

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Category: Car Accidents


07

May

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"The Andrews Team" is Among 5 Finalists for 2016 'Trial Lawyer of the Year'

We are proud to announce that Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer and Habbas & Associates (The “Andrews Team”) are among five finalists for the Public Justice Foundation's 2016 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award. Public Justice seeks cases that challenge...

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Category: News


07

May

Three New Attorneys Join the Habbas & Associates Team

The Team at Habbas & Associates is pleased to announce the addition of three new attorneys to our firm, adding decades of additional experience to our more than 125 combined years in practice. With the addition of our new attorneys, we have even more knowledge and resources t...

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Category: News


07

May

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SiliconValleyTalk.Com Interviews Attorney Omar Habbas

Attorney Omar Habbas, founding lawyer of Habbas & Associates, was interviewed by SiliconValleyTalk. com, a forum that seeks to educate the community about superior professionals throughout Silicon Valley and surrounding areas. During the interview, SVT asks Mr. Habbas about hi...

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Category: Personal Injury


07

May

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Plaintiff Recovers $2.1 Million After Suffering a TBI

On August 5, 2015, a woman secured a settlement of $2,100,000 after she sustained a life-changing traumatic brain injury. Sadly, her injury and continuous pain left her unable to work. She was, therefore, considered totally disabled from work according to various doctors who trea...

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Category: Personal Injury


07

May

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When to Make an Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Claim

In California, more than 14 percent of drivers do not have car insurance. To help protect drivers, insurance companies offer special coverage called uninsured and underinsured driver insurance (UM/UIM) which can be used in the event that an individual becomes involved in an accid...

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Category: Car Accidents