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May
Commercial Truck Drivers are Subjected to a Lowered BAC Level
After a truck accident, one of the first questions that should be on a crash investigator's mind is whether or not the truck driver was legally intoxicated behind the wheel. Unlike most other types of motorists, commercial truck drivers are held to a lower blood alcohol con...
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07
May
Proving Workplace Discrimination
Multiple federal and state laws protect workers from workplace discrimination, which is commonly defined as adverse employment action against a person who falls under a protected category. But contrary to popular belief, it isn't easy to bring a workplace discrimination law...
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07
May
Is My Midwife Liable for a Birth Injury?
As more and more people turn to midwives to assist with the childbirth process, many expecting and new mothers may be left to wonder: Can I sue my midwife if my baby or I suffer a birth injury? While the short answer is “yes,” it's important to understand the ba...
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07
May
Cerebral Palsy: Permanent or Treatable?
Several thousand children in the United States are born each year with cerebral palsy (CP), a form of birth injury that can cause both mental and physical disabilities. In fact, no other childhood motor disability is diagnosed more frequently than cerebral palsy. To make matters ...
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07
May
Defining Common Personal Injury Terms
Most people have never filed a personal injury lawsuit before, and for newcomers to the legal process, it can be overwhelming to interpret all the terms and jargon. At Habbas & Associates, our experienced attorneys have over 200 years of experience helping our clients succeed...
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07
May
Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety Want Stricter Laws in California
Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety (AHAS) believes that California needs to tighten up its highway safety laws, especially in regard to teen driving. AHAS is an organization that studies driving and highway laws from across the country, looking for potential gaps in regulati...
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07
May
Can Hearing Loss or Vision Loss Be Considered a Catastrophic Injury?
Hearing loss and vision loss are two of the most frightening things that can happen to someone who is in a violent accident. Whether the sensory loss is caused by a direct injury, such as glass entering the eye in a car accident, or caused by a brain injury, the consequences can ...
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07
May
Jeff Atterbury Wins 6-Figure Truck Accident Lawsuit
Jeff Atterbury has secured a verdict of more than $800,000 for a client who suffered severe injuries and required surgeries after a truck accident. Our attorney Jeff Atterbury, along with Co-Counsel Jayme L. Walker of Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer, represented th...
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07
May
Road Safety Tips for Halloween Night
It's almost Halloween again: Kids roam the streets trick-or-treating at neighbors’ doors, and people of all ages get out to attend parties, pull pranks, and more. All that late-night activity can pose a serious safety hazard, however, particularly if you live in a sub...
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07
May
Know Your Rights as a Whistleblower in California
When organizations engage in illicit practices or unethical behavior, it's imperative that courageous people within those groups stand up and hold them accountable. Although California does have protections for so-called “whistleblowers,” employers are often qui...
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07
May
Who Is Liable for a Self-Driving Vehicle Accident?
It's estimated that 94% of all car accidents are caused by human error. Whether due to speeding, drunk driving, or another form of negligence, car crashes take thousands of lives every year - making it imperative for car companies to use technology in a way that lower...
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07
May
Lawsuits Filed Against E-Scooter Companies Bird and Lime
Since they first began to hit U. S. city streets about a year ago, electric scooters have continued to increase in popularity and recognition. With that recognition has come a cost, however, as injured plaintiffs come forward to file lawsuits against the major scooter companies, B...
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