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Court Rules on 2008 Attack: Hit Men Punched Pregnant Woman in Face, Stomach

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

A local court has handed down a sentence for a man convicted of paying two hit men to attack his pregnant girlfriend.

According to press reports from KTLA Los Angeles, 22-year-old Jaime Solis Olmos faces 25 years to life after the court found him guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit murder and another count of attempted murder.

According to the reports, Olmos paid the two men $500 each to attack his girlfriend, Justina Cornejo, in Newbury Park in January of 2008. The motive, according to police, was the intent to harm the unborn child since Cornejo had indicated she was not going to get an abortion.

The child was unharmed and is now a healthy two-year-old boy, but the reverberations from this incident remain part of the big picture of how pregnant women can face unique threats to their lives from enraged men who bear the responsibility of being a biological father.

Police say the hit men punched Cornejo in the face twice, and, though she survived the incident, this kind of event is likely to generate different types of physical trauma including brain injury. Any blunt attack to the head involves a major risk of brain injury, and attacks like this often result in concussions or worse harm to the cranium. People who have taken blows to the head often undergo subsequent medical exams to find out whether they have trauma related injuries, and many victims hire brain injury lawyers to represent their cases in civil courts, regardless of the outcome in criminal court.

If you’re seeking an experienced Los Angeles brain injury lawyer, call The Law Offices of Samer Habbas. Mr. Habbas has been representing victims in wrongful death and personal injury cases for years. Contact us at 888-848-5084, and get compassionate, professional assistance with your brain injury or personal injury case.

Man Found Dead in LAX Bathroom Ruled Suicide

Monday, September 27th, 2010

The Los Angeles County Coroner has examined a recent case of a man found dead in an LAX bathroom and pronounced it a suicide, according to recent news reports from KTLA Los Angeles. The coroner called it a suicide even though the man had a plastic bag over his head and his hands were bound.

Police found Dominico Doy Nguyen, 35, on the morning of September 22, slumped over in the airport bathroom. He was apparently dead as a result of asphyxiation. Officials have identified Nguyen as an immigrant who arrived in America in the 1970s.
The suspicious details of this case have led many to question whether Nguyen’s death was indeed a suicide. Few details have surfaced so far, but further news on this case is likely to develop. Every so often, the initial pronouncement of a coroner is open to reversal when subsequent findings show that a suicide actually involved foul play.

When families in Los Angeles and around Southern California are grieving during situations like this one, many turn to personal injury and wrongful death lawyers who can help them identify any causal factors in the death of a family member. Attorneys assist with fact-finding and research to look for any possible indications of a wrongful death.

If your family is facing this kind of tragedy, call The Law Offices of Samer Habbas. This professional wrongful death lawyer has represented many clients in similar situations. Mr. Habbas will treat your case with the utmost care and compassion, helping you to get what you deserve under the law. Call us at 888-848-5084 today, and get an experienced wrongful death lawyer working for you.

Couch Left on Roadway Kills One

Friday, September 24th, 2010

An auto accident on September 12 on Highway 5 resulted in one fatality after motorists encountered a sofa sitting on the freeway.

According to reports, the driver of a 2000 Toyota Corolla hit the piece of furniture and slammed into a GMC Safari, causing one passenger to fly from the vehicle. The passenger’s injuries were fatal. California Highway Patrol said the accident happened around 9:30 p.m. close to the intersection of Highway 5 and La Veta Avenue.

Roadway obstacles that have fallen from trucks or other vehicles pose a unique hazard, especially on limited access roads. One of the common contracts of the road is that drivers are responsible for items that they are hauling at high speeds. Drivers have to make sure that they fasten all of their cargo securely onto their vehicles so that it cannot fly off at high speeds. Tragic incidents occur when a driver has been negligent in allowing items to fall from his or her vehicle, or when someone dumps furniture or other items in a public roadway. Police are still investigating the Highway 5 accident. Victims in incidents like this often turn to experienced auto accident attorneys. An attorney can help document a case and pursue a claim against a negligent party or parties in order to seek compensation for the victim or the victim’s family.

If you need attentive, compassionate legal counsel in an auto accident case, call Samer Habbas. He is an experienced Orange County auto accident lawyer who a history of successfully obtaining compensation for those injured in car accidents and other personal injury situations. Mr. Habbas will look into your case and find out how to help you build a claim when a grievous auto accident has impacted your family. Contact The Law Offices of Samer Habbas at 888-848-5084 to schedule a free consultation.

Cyclist, Passenger Hospitalized After Colton Police Chase

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

A September 13 motorcycle police chase ended with an accident near Colton in the greater Orange County/San Bernardino area. Several individuals sustained a range of injuries.

Police reported that after they tried to apprehend a motorcycle driver with a passenger for speeding, the motorcyclist accelerated before crashing into a Toyota Prius on Rancho Avenue. The motorcyclist and his passenger were critically injured, and the Prius passengers received only minor injuries.

Police chase scenarios like this can often cause personal injury to various parties, including bystanders or, in this case, innocent drivers who share the road with aggressive ones.

When Southern Californians experience injuries in these situations, the police report sometimes only tells part of the story. Often, it’s left to professional Orange County personal injury lawyers to put the pieces together and reveal the truth about injuries suffered by an accident victim. More than one party may have liability in this type of case, including law enforcement officers who may not have followed correct procedure in a chase situation.

If you or a member of your family has suffered an injury because of a public altercation or chase, The Law Offices of Samer Habbas can help you seek the compensation you deserve under the law. In many years of advocating for victims in personal injury situations, Mr. Habbas has successfully represented numerous clients. He has gone up against a variety of defendants and their legal teams. This Orange County personal injury lawyer will work hard to provide the best possible outcome for your case with attentive and compassionate legal counsel. Contact his offices at 888-848-5084 today to set up a free consultation to discuss your case.

Snake Bites Boy in Orange County Home

Monday, September 20th, 2010

In an unsettling case in Bell Gardens, local animal control workers discovered a snake  living in a heating/cooling vent after it bit a 15-year-old boy.

Animal control officials came to the home on Ajax Avenue near Loveland Street to remove the snake, which had been living in the walls since before the family moved into the property, according to local reports.

Experts identified the snake as a boa constrictor, and the child did not face life-threatening injuries. However, this story says a lot about the real risks of personal injury from animals that may be either wild or domestic depending on different situations. Orange County struggles with animal control issues when buyers obtain animals illegally, fail to use appropriate care to contain them or neglect to shield the community from dangers related to their pets. This story could have turned out much differently if another variety of snake had been in the home.

In personal injury cases where a dangerous animal injures someone, the chain of liability can be hard to follow if the animal’s owner is not immediately available. Parties involved in property management or those with knowledge of the existence of exotic animals on a property may have legal responsibility in a snake bite case or similar incident.

If you have an injury related to an animal left uncontrolled by its owner, Samer Habbas can help you get the compensation that you deserve. An experienced Orange County personal injury lawyer, he has worked for many clients to ensure awards in all types of cases. Call The Law Offices of Samer Habbas today at 888-848-5084 to schedule a consultation to discuss your case.

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