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

Samer — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:00:49 +0000

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.

Traumatic Brain Injury FAQ’s

Samer — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:00:26 +0000

The Orange County brain injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas have seen the massively life-changing effects that traumatic brain injuries have on victims. For many years, their Los Angeles brain injury lawyers have been helping injured people and their families. While each situation and injury is unique, many clients ask the same series of questions. These frequently asked questions about traumatic brain injury include the following:

How common are TBIs?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 3.2 million Americans are permanently disabled by a TBI and that 1.7 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries each year.

What are the leading causes of TBIs?

More traumatic brain injuries are caused by falls (35.2%) than anything else. Surprisingly, motorcycle and automobile accidents are the second most common cause of TBIs at 17% with being struck by an object as third at 16.5%. The next most common cause is assaults at 11%. The other 21% of traumatic brain injuries are caused by many different accidents and acts of negligence.

Who is most at risk for suffering a traumatic brain injury?

People aged 0 to 4 years of age, 15 to 19 and 65 or older are most likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury with males being 1.5 times more likely than females to suffer these injuries.

Do I really need a Los Angeles traumatic brain injury lawyer?

Absolutely. An experienced California TBI lawyer has the skill, experience and resources to help victims and their families through this difficult time and can protect his or her clients’ rights at all times. Experienced Los Angeles TBI attorneys can also look out for the best interests of victims by dealing with insurance companies and others.

If you or a close family member has suffered a traumatic brain injury due to the negligence of others, contact the experienced Orange County brain injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas. Call them at 888.848.5084 to schedule your free consultation today.

Teen’s Catastrophic Injury Reignites Aluminum Bat Controversy

Samer — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:00:49 +0000

A 16-year-old Marin Catholic High School pitcher who went into a coma after a line drive off an aluminum baseball bat struck him in the head has reignited a debate that has raged since the introduction of these bats. The catastrophic injury took place during a scrimmage with another high school on March 11 of this year. Within 48 hours of the injury, surgeons removed part of the boy’s skull to reduce pressure on his brain, and his doctors placed him in a medically induced coma. The young man is in critical, but stable condition at Marin General Hospital.

Although professional baseball players use wooden bats exclusively, amateur players tend to use aluminum bats as they don’t break or require replacement. Longtime critics of the metal bats continue to claim that baseballs struck with lighter aluminum bats leave the bat at a much higher velocity and lessen players’ reaction times, especially pitchers who are only 55 feet from home plate.

Los Angeles catastrophic injury lawyers such as Samer Habbas have helped countless catastrophic injury victims and their families rebuild their lives. He personally educates clients on the insurance claims and judicial processes so that they make informed decisions about what will be best for their unique situation. No amount of compensation can turn back the clock, but it can help pay for the hospital bills and necessary ongoing care that catastrophic injury victims require. Before you sign any documents that might limit your ability to seek compensation, call Southern California catastrophic injury attorney Samer Habbas today at 888.848.5084.

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Judge OK’s California Brain Injury Lawsuit Over Use of Taser

Samer — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:00:32 +0000

A California judge’s ruling in a case involving the use of a Taser that caused brain damage has cleared the way for a lawsuit to proceed to trial. Lawyers for Taser International hoped for a dismissal of the claim that their product caused the victim’s heart to stop and oxygen deprivation that led to brain damage. However, the judge ruled otherwise and ordered Taser International to pay the plaintiff’s legal expenses for defending a portion of their bad faith motion.

The lawsuit involves a 48-year-old man with a history of mental illness who was tasered three times by police when he refused to leave a Metro bus in Santa Cruz. The complaint claims that the Taser shocks caused the man’s heart to stop beating. The lack of resuscitation caused the permanently disabling brain injuries. Taser International has steadfastly maintained that their weapons are safe to use and do not cause serious or fatal injuries. However, in fall 2009, the company issued a memo to law enforcement agencies across the country, advising officers to avoid striking suspects in the chest with the electrodes.

Although many different types of accidents can cause brain injuries, Samer Habbas, a skilled brain injury lawyer in Los Angeles, knows that the results are devastating for victims and their families. They must contend with the debilitating physical damage that brain injuries frequently cause as well as the catastrophic costs of hospital bills and ongoing care. If a loved one has suffered a brain injury and you want to know your legal options, call Southern California brain injury attorney Samer Habbas today to schedule a free consultation.

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iPad May Be Helpful Tool for People Struggling with Brain Injuries

Samer — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 09:00:48 +0000

While heralded as the Next Big Thing in portable entertainment and computing devices, the recently released Apple iPad could have unintended, but very important value in helping people who have suffered a brain injury.

“Say you have somebody who’s had a stroke, for example, and they wake up and they can’t communicate,” said Gregg Vanderheiden, director of the Trace Research and Development Center at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. “Instead of buying a 5,000-dollar communications aid you take out your iPad and download an app and — bam! — they can communicate.”

One staffer at California-based Alliance for Technology Access, a group that expands the use of technology to help people with disabilities agreed with Vanderheiden’s assessment saying, “There’s a lot of interest in the iPad.” California brain injury lawyers such as Samer Habbas agree that recent technological advances could have a very positive impact on the lives of their clients who have suffered brain injuries caused by the following:

Auto accidents
Medical malpractice
Slips and falls
Gunshots
Physical violence
Other preventable causes

Some companies have already released iPad applications to help people who cannot communicate easily because of brain injuries, and other apps are in development. Long Beach brain injury lawyer Samer Habbas is very excited about the possibilities that the iPad and other devices present to people who have suffered brain injuries. If you or someone you care for has suffered a brain injury due to someone’s negligence, he is the California brain injury lawyer with the experience and resources to handle what can be very complex cases. He offers free consultations, and if you would like to schedule one with Mr. Habbas to discuss your case, call his law offices today at 888.848.5084.

Resource link: iPad May Be Helpful Tool for People Struggling with Brain Injuries