Catastrophic Injuries Archives

Holiday Accidents: ‘Tis the Season to be Safe

December 24, 2020
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Accidents, Auto Accidents, Catastrophic Injuries, Slip And Fall,

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has halted or canceled traditional holiday plans for most, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) predicts dangerous roads this year following a recent report of more risky driving behavior (speeding, driving under the influence). Of the numerous kinds of holiday accidents that occur from November through January, the most common result in fires and burns, slip and falls, and auto accidents.

Woman Sues Disneyland For Traumatic Brain Injury

September 5, 2019
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Accidents, Brain Injury Accident, Catastrophic Injuries, Orange County Personal Injury,

Anaheim, Calif. — An Alaskan woman filed suit against the Walt Disney Company, seeking $3 million in California federal court, alleging she suffered a traumatic brain injury while exiting the Space Mountain roller coaster ride at Disneyland. Sarah Andrews stated in her complaint that she “violently struck” her head against a low concrete ceiling when […]

Tips for an Accident Free Labor Day Weekend

August 29, 2019
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Accidents, Auto Accidents, Catastrophic Injuries, Orange County Personal Injury,

Enjoy a Safe Labor Day Weekend Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. Many people take advantage of the long weekend to take a final summer trip. Even if you stay in town, it is hard not to notice the increased traffic. Over Labor Day weekend, you can reduce the risk of getting […]

Financial Planning Advice For Spinal Cord Injury Victims

June 21, 2016
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Catastrophic Injuries, Orange County Personal Injury,

The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of your back, carrying signals back and forth between your entire body and brain. When you injure your spinal cord, it disrupts these important signals. There are two categories of spinal cord injury, complete and incomplete. A complete spinal cord injury results […]

How To Manage Your Pain After a Spinal Cord Injury

April 26, 2016
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Catastrophic Injuries,

According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center at UAB, the common causes of spinal cord injury have drastically changed. As of 2015, the most common causes of spinal cord injury include: Vehicular – 38% Slip and falls – 30% Violence – 14% Sports/Recreation Activities – 9% Medical/Surgical 5% Other – 4% There are […]

What To Do After a Spinal Cord Injury

February 16, 2015
By Samer Habbas, Esq
In Catastrophic Injuries,

A spinal cord injury is one of the most serious injuries a person can suffer. Injuries that do not prove fatal can cause life-long paralysis, excruciating pain, and devastating effects to a person’s independence, career aspirations and relationships. Even less severe to moderate spinal cord injuries can drastically impact the victim’s life, reducing mobility, and […]