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When Will My Orange County Car Accident Trial Take Place?

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

One of the most common questions an Orange County car accident lawyer is asked by clients is, “When will the trial take place?” However, due to the variety of factors that can impact when your case approaches the trial stage, this question cannot be answered. Among the factors that can affect when your case reaches trial are:

* The number of judges available to hear trials.
* Other trials the lawyers in the case may have pending in other areas.
* The amount of cases that have yet to reach the trial stage.
* The format of the trial calendar. (For instance, some trial calendars may have what is known as a “trailing docket,” and criminal trials may or may not have priority depending on the trial calendar.)
* The completion of all discovery procedures, including depositions and interrogatories, by both sides.
* Various other possible factors.

In some states, a case can reach trial a year or less after the initial suit has been filed; however, in some jurisdictions this process can take several years. Regardless, an Orange County car accident lawyer should be able to inform you when your case reaches the trial stage.

Another common question clients have is, “How much notice will I get before trial?” Although you will likely receive ample notice to prepare for trial, in some jurisdictions you may have to “get ready” multiple times before your case actually reaches trial. In some areas, court will schedule many cases for trial, but only a few reach the trial stage. An Orange County car accident lawyer will clarify this process for you.

If you have been injured in a car accident and require the services of an Orange County auto accident attorney, please contact Samer Habbas at (888) 848-5084 for a free evaluation of your case.

Greyhound Accident on L.A. Freeway Causes Injury

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

A Los Angeles Greyhound bus accident with a smaller vehicle produced injuries on New Year’s Eve according to a January 9 report from Southern California’s traffic accident blog. Reports indicate that a sedan crashed into the back of the Greyhound bus in a collision that injured at least one person. The accident occurred on the 5 Freeway at the 110 interchange. This busy traffic area brings many drivers into and out of the Los Angeles area.

Orange County bus accidents like this often result in unfortunate injuries and even tragic fatalities. Although officials work hard to promote traffic safety in all of the greater L.A. areas, accidents involving public transit buses, Greyhound buses, school buses or other larger vehicles do unfortunately occur.

Those who suffer injuries after being involved in a bus accident may seek out the professional advice of a personal injury lawyer to help them bring a lawsuit against negligent parties to obtain compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. The legal process can be confusing and complex, and an attorney can help victims receive what they deserve under the law.

If you or someone you love has experienced injury after a bus accident, call our Orange County bus accident lawyer, Samer Habbas. This dedicated personal injury attorney will use his experience and skills to fight for you and your case. Call The Law Offices of Samer Habbas at 888-848-5084 today for more information about how we can help you.

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.

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.

Three People Injured in Trabuco Canyon Auto Accident

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

The Orange County Register reported a Trabuco Canyon Auto accident that involved a truck and a minivan in Live Oak Canyon Road on September 6 around 4 p.m., very close to where two teens lost their lives in another car accident just two weeks previously. Accident witnesses told California Highway Patrol officials that a southbound Long Beach Yellow Cab Co-op minivan clipped the front of a northbound box truck, causing extensive damage to the minivan’s front end and driver’s side. The minivan caught fire for a brief time before an Orange County Parks Ranger, who happened by on the way home from work, extinguished it.

After the initial collision, investigators say the minivan struck the box truck again on the left side, causing it to veer into a ditch. The 50-year-old male driver of the minivan was transported in critical condition to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo. Emergency flight personnel airlifted the 18-year-old female passenger in the minivan taxi to Mission Hospital in critical to grave condition.

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