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Taking the Family Pet for a Car Ride

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Have you ever seen a car driving down the street with a dog sticking its head out of the driver’s side window? Perhaps you have seen a dog barking and pacing in the backseat or a cat bouncing around a vehicle as it goes down the road. Maybe you are even guilty of bringing the family pet along with you for a drive every once in awhile. The truth is that California auto accident attorneys will tell you that having an animal free in the car can be just as dangerous and distracting as text messaging or talking to friends while driving. Loose animals lead to many auto accidents in California and all across the country. It may not seem like a big deal to take the family dog on a road trip. However, in reality, the animal, if not properly restrained, may cause a serious distraction to the driver.

Virtually all car accident lawyers in Southern California would advise that a driver should restrain an animal if he or she must travel with it. This ensures the safety of the driver, the animal and others on the road. An unrestrained animal can be distracting to a driver by jumping on his or her lap or getting down under the seat near the gas and brake pedals, which could lead to a fatal accident or serious injury. Contact an auto accident lawyer in Los Angeles or the surrounding area if you think you may have a case dealing with an accident caused by an animal being loose in a vehicle.

Samer Habbas car accident attorneys are committed to the representation of their personal injury victims. If you or a family member has been injured in an auto accident, please call 888-848-5084 to schedule a free consultation to discuss the details of your case. The Law Offices of Samer Habbas have experienced and knowledgeable car accident lawyers who can help you with your case and seek the compensation you deserve.

Text Message Driving Distractions

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Texting while driving continues to be a major issue on roadways all across America. In recent years, many states including California have put laws in place in order to curb the number of drivers distracted by their phones while behind the wheel. Studies show that teenagers are the age group that overwhelming engages in the most texting. Texting is just one of many distractions that teens face while driving. Adjusting the sound system, talking and goofing around with friends and snacking can all cause a teenage driver, or any driver for that matter, to become distracted from the road, which could lead to an accident.

Accidents due to text messaging can cause a great deal of damage to vehicles as well as serious injuries. All of this could be preventable if phones were not so distracting to drivers. This is what laws such as California’s no texting while driving law are trying to accomplish. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents caused by text messaging distractions. Teenagers are inexperienced drivers to begin with, and they must be aware that driving is a serious responsibility and that text messaging can wait until they are no longer behind the wheel of an automobile. Numerous studies and surveys show the same thing that most auto accident attorneys in Southern California would tell you, which is that inexperienced teen drivers are easily distracted and getting this to stop is a major issue.

These Southern California car accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas are dedicated to representing the Los Angeles area and can offer knowledgeable and experienced assistance in personal injury cases. If you have been a victim or you know someone who has sustained injuries in an automobile accident in Southern California, call 888.848.5084 today to schedule a consultation.

Auto Accident in Los Angeles Causes Death and Injury

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Earlier this week, many local news sources reported an accident involving several motorists on a Los Angeles overpass. The car accident occurred in the City of Industry near East Valley Boulevard and South Stinson Avenue.

The Sheriff’s Department confirmed that a westbound driver hit a barrier and crashed into an approaching automobile containing a family of four. Tragically, the passenger who died was a child. First responders airlifted two of the injured victims to a local hospital due to the severity of their injuries.

Auto accidents cause many types of injuries such as whiplash, back injury, neck injury, head trauma, traumatic brain injury, broken bones and cuts and scars. In a head on collision like this one, injuries can range from minor to very severe. In fact, additional injuries can occur due to firefighters and emergency workers who use extrication tools to free victims stuck in their cars.

Auto accident injuries can change a person’s quality of life. Oftentimes, a person can experience pain long after his or her injury occurred. Once there is damage to the body’s soft tissue, further injuries can worsen the condition. For example, if you injure your back in a car accident, you may re-injure it easily by lifting a heavy object, slipping and falling or while playing a sport.

Expenses due to a car accident can add up quickly. Besides medical bills, there are out-of-pocket expenses, property damage and loss of income if you can’t work.

Many people make the mistake of negotiating with their insurance companies themselves without the help of an auto accident lawyer. Why is negotiating yourself a mistake? It’s because the insurance company doesn’t have their clients’ best interests at heart as a lawyer does. If you want the maximum settlement for your auto accident injuries, contact a lawyer instead.

The Law Offices of Samer Habbas help clients win top settlements for car accident injuries. Call our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys at 888.848.5084 if you suffered an injury in a car accident and need some legal advice.

California Auto Accident Statistics

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

No one needs to tell Californians that the number of auto accidents in their state is higher than the national average. That sad fact is reported by the media every day and reflected in our auto insurance rates. With the largest population of any state in the country by a large margin, it makes sense that California would also lead the country in auto accidents, people killed and injured in auto accidents and many other undesirable auto accident statistics. However, California auto accident lawyer Samer Habbas and others know all too well that our state’s population is not one of the major factors that contribute to auto accidents in our state.

Traffic engineers and statisticians say that the major factor in our state’s woeful auto accident rates is a large number of uninsured and unlicensed drivers on our streets and highways. These drivers are also the major reason why there are so many hit-and-run accidents in California. State and local police departments who deal with auto accidents every day say that California’s car culture is another contributing factor to our high accident rates when drivers of expensive sports cars run red lights and cause violent collisions. To illustrate the dangers of driving on our streets and highways, Southern California auto accident attorney Samer Habbas cites the following auto accident statistics complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for 2007:

  • 1,464 California auto accident fatalities caused by speeding
  • 517 motorcyclists killed in accidents
  • 3,974 people killed in California auto accidents
  • 2,595 of those killed were passengers

If you or someone you care for has been injured or killed in an auto accident, contact Anaheim auto accident lawyer Samer Habbas today at 888.848.5084 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

Resource link: California car Accidents

Attorneys Top List of Dangerous Drivers

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Like most personal injury lawyers, the Samar Habbas car accident lawyers represent victims of auto and motor vehicle accidents on a daily basis. We would think most lawyers since they know what risks and dangers are involved with driving, would be at the top of the list for the best drivers. Yet according to a Reuter’s article, (attorneys, and judges) top the list of dangerous drivers in the US. Researchers at Insurance.com found that more than 44% of attorneys searching for new car insurance claimed a previous accident.

According to the Vice President of Insurance.com, “Professions that demand multi-tasking—being on the phone, moving fast on a tight schedule—are prone to more distractions and, from there, more accidents.”

Perhaps realtors and other salespeople would be at the top of that list also.

Multiple distractions invade everyone’s driving, not just attorneys. Although cell phone use is banned while driving in California and most states, how many of us can count drivers using the phone as they turn a dangerous corner or exit a freeway?

There are other distractions other than cell phone use. For example, reaching into a glove compartment, talking to passengers, adjusting the radio and even yelling at your kids can cause an accident any time of the day or night.

Driving in Los Angeles can make anyone a dangerous driver, not just attorneys. The California Highway Patrol stayed on their toes dealing with all the accidents this winter from weather and dangerous driving conditions. Roads in California, although providing beautiful scenery, can also be treacherous because of sharp turns, blind spots, traffic and narrow shoulders.

Who knows, maybe this list will lead to a new reality show called, “Auto Accident Lawyers Los Angeles.”

Samer Habbas, A Car Accident Lawyer with Experience

If you sustained injuries in a Los Angeles car accident, you may be entitled to damages such as the recovery of medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering and more. Contact our law firm for more information at 888.848.5084 for a free consultation by phone or in person.

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