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Choosing an Irvine Passenger Van Rollover Attorney to Represent You

Monday, August 8th, 2011

If you or a close family member has been injured in a passenger van rollover accident, you have probably been searching for a reputable law firm for representation. Most likely you’ve asked your friends or looked online for Southern California passenger van rollover attorneys or Orange County passenger van rollover lawyers. You need a lawyer to answer your questions, explain the laws and your options, protect your rights and provide legal representation during this difficult time. But with so many passenger van rollover lawyers in Irvine and throughout Southern California, how do you choose one to represent you? Here are some things to consider when choosing an Irvine passenger van rollover lawyer to represent you:

Simply put, experience counts. Just as you draw on the experiences of your life to make decisions, an Irvine passenger van rollover lawyer can draw on his experience to build an effective case.

When choosing a passenger van rollover accident lawyer, you don’t want this case to be his or her first. Huge automakers and their insurance companies have the means to hire smart, experienced attorneys who will use every method at their disposal to discredit your position and have your case dismissed. You will want a lawyer who knows how to build a passenger van rollover case, has the resources to handle the case and has a record of success helping clients in these matters.

Professionalism transcends expensive suits and well-appointed office suites. It manifests itself in all sorts of ways, such as listening carefully to and anticipating your questions, giving your case the individual attention it deserves, treating you and your family with courtesy and respect and many other factors both tangible and intangible.

Van rollover cases can drag on for many weeks and months. If the case goes to trial; you could be spending a great deal of time with your attorney. Choose a Southern California passenger van rollover attorney with whom you feel comfortable working and spending time.

Whether you’re looking for passenger van rollover lawyers in Irvine or any other SoCal town or city, start your search by scheduling a free consultation with the experienced, dedicated personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas. They have the experience, resources and legal skills to help you through this difficult time and assist you in seeking the damages you need to help with medical bills, lost wages, ongoing medical care and other accident-related costs. For more information about your legal options, schedule a consultation with the Law Offices of Samer Habbas at 888.848.5084 today

California Highway 395 Scene of Fatal Auto Accident

Friday, August 27th, 2010

The California Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that occurred on Highway 395 on a Monday evening. The accident involved multiple vehicles, and there were several deaths reported. It took place just outside of Bishop, California when a Sports Utility Vehicle heading south veered out of its lane, struck an oncoming van and instantly burst into flames. Another vehicle following the SUV then ran into the burning vehicle. The van struck by the SUV was part of a caravan traveling with the California Baptist University. Everyone in the Sports Utility Vehicle died, and at least one person traveling in the California Baptist University van suffered death. There were also reports of other serious injuries.
It is still not clear what caused the driver of the SUV to swerve into the lane of oncoming traffic. It could have been a variety of factors including distraction from fellow passengers, a phone call or fatigue. The California Highway Patrol is also conducting toxicology tests to determine whether drugs or alcohol could have played a part in causing this fatal accident. If you or someone you know has experienced injury in an automobile accident, working with a personal injury attorney in the Los Angeles area can help you learn about your rights and options in order to file a claim and initiate the legal process.
The Law Offices of Samer Habbas have knowledgeable and dedicated auto accident lawyers who can assist victims of car accidents. If you have questions or concerns and would like to talk to an experienced Southern California personal injury lawyer, call The Law Offices of Samer Habbas at 888-848-5084 today to schedule a consultation.

Warnings About Passenger Van Rollovers Remain Relevant Year After Year

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Large passenger vans have such a deadly reputation for rolling over that there are now laws in effect restricting the use of the larger 15-passenger models. After many reports and warnings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about the propensity of these vans to roll over when drivers need to take sudden evasive action, California passed a law restricting their use. California 15-Passenger Van Safety bill, AB 626 passed in 2003, which requires California State University to limit anyone who does not have a class B driver’s license from driving these vans.

Two years later in 2005, the NHTSA issued an updated warning about these vehicles, which was the fourth advisory issued in the previous five years. The warnings had the desired effect: the percentage of people killed in passenger van accidents that involved rollovers declined from 81 percent in 2000 to 52 percent in 2003. By 2006, that percentage had declined to 50 percent. Yet warnings about these vehicles remain. In 2008, the NHTSA urged people driving and riding in 15-passenger vans to do so with caution. A NHTSA press release advised, “For a safe trip buckle up, check the tire pressure and make sure an experienced driver is behind the wheel before heading out on the roads this summer.”

California passenger van rollover lawyer Samer Habbas would like to see tougher legislation passed regarding these vehicles. He and other Southern California passenger van rollover attorneys are very concerned that these vehicles’ high center of gravity when partially or fully loaded, poor performance on uneven driving surfaces, propensity to roll when making sharp turns and horrible safety records will result in even more people injured and killed. The dangers of these vans are well known. If you or someone you care for has been injured or killed while riding in a 12- or 15-passenger van, call 888.848.5084 today to schedule a free consultation with Anaheim passenger van rollover lawyer Samer Habbas.

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Passenger Van Rollover Accident Results in Serious Injuries

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

A passenger van full of college students on their way to San Diego rolled over recently resulting in serious injuries for at least one occupant. Accident investigators say that the 12-passenger van was carrying a full load of Central Arizona College students when it encountered road construction. According to one accident victim, the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed and apparently did not realize there was road construction going on when he swerved to avoid the construction and caused his van to roll several times.

One passenger reportedly suffered a severe head injury, and several other students received treatment for undisclosed injuries. It has been widely reported that 12- and 15-passenger vans are among the most dangerous vehicles on the road for their instability and tendency to roll over. Accident investigators have proven repeatedly that when fully loaded, these vans are especially prone to over-steering when making emergency maneuvers, which cause drivers to lose control. Samer Habbas and other Southern California passenger van rollover attorneys have been strong advocates for safer passenger van design and improved safety features. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has even issued a safety warning about these vehicles.

Call 888.848.5084 today if you or someone you care for has been injured or lost in a passenger van rollover accident. Long Beach passenger van rollover lawyer Samer Habbas has many years of experience helping rollover accident victims and their families recover compensation to help defray the costs of medical treatment, physical rehabilitation and other rollover accident related costs. To learn more about the laws that apply and your options, contact California passenger van rollover lawyer Samer Habbas today.

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