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Jun

Emotional and Mental Issues After a Car Accident

Although car accidents are relatively common occurrences, few people are ever fully prepared for them. No matter how small the collision, a crash can be jarring, terrifying, and disorienting. After an accident, most people focus on the physical injuries people might have sustaine...

Jun

Teen Accidents: Common Mistakes Made by New Drivers

If you have a teen driver in the family, you know how expensive insuring them can be. This is because statistically, the risk of crashing is higher among 16- to 19-year-olds than among any other age group. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), per mile d...

Jun

Commercial Trucking Accidents vs. Car Accidents: Key Differences

On the surface, the average car accident is clearly different from a typical commercial truck accident. But only when you come to understand the nuances of the key differences between them does that information become important. Indeed, with the right knowledge beforehand, you ca...

Jun

Should I Try to Settle My Car Accident Claim Out of Court?

No one wants to sit around and wonder if they will get fair compensation from the liable party after being in a car accident. In some situations, medical bills can start piling up quickly. Life may become increasingly difficult if the plaintiff's vehicle was destroyed in th...

Jun

$4 Million Settlement for Injured Pedestrian Struck by Limousine

Habbas & Associates has secured a $4 million settlement on behalf of a pedestrian who suffered debilitating injuries when she was struck by a limousine driver while in a designated crosswalk. The incident, which occurred at the intersection of Howard Street and 5th Street in ...

Jun

Habbas & Associates Secures Multi-Million Dollar Settlement for Injured Passenger in Commercial Vehicle Accident

Habbas & Associates is pleased to announce that our legal team recently secured a substantial multi-million-dollar settlement on behalf of a client who suffered serious injuries in a car accident involving a commercial vehicle. The settlement stems from an incident in Modest...

Jun

Habbas & Associates Partners with Attorney Steven J. Brewer to Help Family of VTA Retiree Killed by Bus

Attorney Omar Habbas and our legal team at Habbas & Associates are working together with Attorney Steven J. Brewer of Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer to jointly represent the family of a 60-year-old retired VTA employee who is believed to have been struck and kill...

Jun

Why It's Important to Follow Your Doctor's Instructions After a Car Accident

Car accidents are, unfortunately, extremely common occurrences. According to some estimates, drivers will file a car crash claim once every 17 years or so over the course of their lifetimes. Because some of these accidents can cause damage to yourself in addition to your vehicle...

Jun

4 Important Questions to Ask After a Truck Accident

A quick guide to your legal rights and options after a serious semi-truck accident Big-rig truck accidents can lead to serious injuries, substantial property damage, and wrongful death. If you or someone close to you was involved in a truck accident, now is the time to start aski...

Jun

How Dangerous Is Mild TBI After a Car Accident?

Mild TBI (traumatic brain injury), such as a concussion, is one of the most common injuries caused by car accidents. Although the term “mild” makes these injuries seem unimportant and minor, they are anything but trivial. In fact, mild TBI injuries can take up to 6 mo...

Jun

Tips for Driving in Inclement Weather

Winter is approaching, which means the potential for inclement weather is going to increase. This also means increased risks of collisions on the road. The inclement weather causes many to panic while on the road, which can lead to more crashes. It is important to make sure the p...

Jun

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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