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  • 2023
    • September
      • San Jose Earthquakes 9/2 Game Sponsored by Habbas & Associates
  • 2021
    • August
      • Attorney Omar Habbas Receives AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
    • July
      • Attorney Tarik Habbas Selected to 2021 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars?
  • 2020
    • October
      • Severe Emotional Trauma Caused by Dog Bites
      • Cottonelle Recalls Flushable Wipes Due to Bacteria Scare
    • September
      • How Does Alcohol Affect a Motorist?
      • Can You Sue If Someone Gives You COVID-19?
      • Getting a Car Accident Report in San Jose
      • Dog Food Brand Recalls Over Fears of Unsafe Toxicity Levels
    • August
      • Possibly Drunk Tesla Driver in Arizona Crashes While Car Self-Drives
      • Three Car Insurance Company Tactics That Trick Most People
      • How Personal Injury Claims are Being Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic
      • Cerebral Palsy Could Soon Be Identified Hours After Birth
    • July
      • When Driving Near a Commercial Truck, Try to Share the Road
      • Was a Product You Own Recalled? Why You Should Send It Back
      • How Whiplash Can Cause Lasting Trauma & Pain
    • June
      • What Does “Open & Obvious” Mean in Premises Liability Cases?
      • Serious Injuries Suffered by Pedestrian Accident Victims
      • Construction Zone Driving Tips: Pay Attention & Follow Directions
      • National Safety Month 2020 by the National Safety Council
      • Settle or Litigate – Part 2 – Benefits of Litigating an Injury Claim
    • May
      • Settle or Litigate – Part 1 – Benefits of Settling an Injury Claim
    • February
      • The Importance of Food Service Safety
      • Commercial Truck Drivers are Subjected to a Lowered BAC Level
    • January
      • Proving Workplace Discrimination
      • Is My Midwife Liable for a Birth Injury?
      • Cerebral Palsy: Permanent or Treatable?
      • Defining Common Personal Injury Terms
      • Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety Want Stricter Laws in California
      • Can Hearing Loss or Vision Loss Be Considered a Catastrophic Injury?
  • 2019
    • December
      • Jeff Atterbury Wins 6-Figure Truck Accident Lawsuit
    • October
      • Road Safety Tips for Halloween Night
      • Know Your Rights as a Whistleblower in California
      • Who Is Liable for a Self-Driving Vehicle Accident?
      • Lawsuits Filed Against E-Scooter Companies Bird and Lime
    • September
      • Am I Entitled to Overtime Pay?
      • How Brain Injuries Can Impact Future Earnings
    • August
      • Can I Afford a Personal Injury Lawyer?
      • Was I Wrongfully Terminated at Work?
      • The Most Common Water Park Accidents
      • The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
    • July
      • How to Combat Workplace Discrimination
      • Can I Sue a Drunk Driver for Causing My Crash?
      • What Is a Whistleblower Action?
      • Breaking and Entering Story Has a Wild Twist Complete with Toilet Paper Roses
      • Navigating a Hit-and-Run Accident Claim
    • June
      • What Are Overtime Exemptions?
      • California Is the Number 1 State for Dog Bite Injuries
      • 3 Surprising Examples of Age Discrimination
      • Understanding Misclassification: Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees
    • May
      • Sexual Harassment Claims Rise in Wake of #MeToo
      • Can My Employer Retaliate Against Me for Making a Claim?
      • Do You Really Need to See a Doctor After a Mild Accident?
      • What Are the Most Common Wage and Hour Violations?
      • I Was Hurt Riding a Bus - Who Can I Sue?
      • Is Lane Splitting Legal for California Motorcyclists?
      • How Likely is Recovery Following a Traumatic Brain Injury?
    • April
      • Spring Break Injuries: Holding Hotels, Bars & More Liable
    • March
      • Can Medical Malpractice Mean Not Taking Action?
      • Various Types of Truck Accidents & Proving Liability in Them
      • California's Time Limit on Personal Injury Claims
    • February
      • Tesla Model S Crashes in Florida & Bursts Into Flames, Killing Driver
  • 2018
    • August
      • Instructions Were Unclear: Products Made Dangerous Due to No Instructions
      • Blood Tests May Be Able to Spot Early Signs of Brain Injuries
      • Staying Safe While Driving & Expecting: Tips for Pregnant Mothers On-the-Go
      • Back-to-School Safety Tips for You & Your Children
    • July
      • Helpful Parties After You Are Hurt in a Car Accident
      • Trucking Accidents Related to Brake Failures & Defects
      • Signs of Negligent Driving Habits: How to Spot Dangerous Motorists On the Road
      • Be Safe On 4th of July: Fireworks & BBQ Tips Everyone Needs to Know
    • June
      • Safety for Your Summer Road Trip: Prepare & Plan Ahead
      • Is PTSD Directly Caused by Brain Injuries?
      • Parties That Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California
      • Is the Risk of Birth Injury Changed By the Size of a Newborn?
    • May
      • How Bad are Truck Driver Schedules to Cause Trucker Exhaustion?
      • How a Medical Provider's Error Can Cause Birth Asphyxia
      • Mr. Habbas Named to National Association of Distinguished Counsel
      • Police Records Are Instrumental for Your Drunk Driving Injury Case
      • Spinal Cord Injury Treatments are Expensive
    • April
      • Bicycle Accident & Injury Prevention 101: Useful Hints All Cyclists Should Know
      • What Is Considered Discrimination In the Workplace?
      • What Are Different Forms of Discrimination?
    • March
      • What Is the Difference Between Sexual Harassment & Gender Discrimination?
      • Overview of Burn Injury Claims: Causes, Severity & Liability
      • Product Liability Laws: A Manufacturer's Duty to the Consumer
      • Calculating Pain & Suffering Damages in a Personal Injury Claim
      • Following a Car Accident, Take These Steps
    • February
      • How Do Personal Injury Claims View & Compare Negligence & Recklessness?
      • How Spinal Cord Injuries are Evaluated in Personal Injury Claims
      • What Do I Need to Prove in My Medical Malpractice Claim to Win?
      • CPSC Announces Recall for Vornado Air Space Heaters, Citing Fire Hazard
    • January
      • Revealing the True Cost of Catastrophic Injuries
      • Car Accidents with Uninsured Motorists: Who Can You Sue?
      • Do Brain Injuries Heal Over Time? Or Are They All Permanent?
      • New Year's Day Drunk Driving Accidents & Injury Claims
  • 2017
    • December
      • Proving Liability in a Holiday Skiing Accident
      • California Dog Bite Laws Everyone Should Know
      • Automatic Crash Avoidance Tech Might Be Causing Collisions Instead
      • Child Brain Injuries
      • Holiday Fire Hazards: Defective Lights, Decorations & More
    • November
      • Negligent Security Basics: Getting the Most Out of Your Claim
      • What You Need to Know About Concussions
      • Personal Injury vs. Catastrophic Injury: What’s the Difference?
    • October
      • What to Do About Workplace Discrimination
      • How Social Media Can Hurt Your Injury Claim
      • Is It Too Late to File My Injury Claim?
    • September
      • Are Personal Injury Insurance Settlements Taxable?
      • Are Personal Injury Settlements Public Record?
      • Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Working Accident
    • August
      • What If Your Injuries Present Themselves Long After an Accident?
      • Why Are Soft Tissue Injuries So Serious?
      • Is Driving in California More Dangerous Than in Other States?
      • How Much Is Your Truck Accident Case Worth?
    • July
      • Risks of Overloaded & Improperly Loaded Trucks
      • How Much Compensation Can You Claim in a Birth Injury Lawsuit?
      • Is There a Cap on Damages in California?
      • Semi Trucks and Exploding Tires
    • June
      • Emotional and Mental Issues After a Car Accident
      • Teen Accidents: Common Mistakes Made by New Drivers
      • Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Truck Accident?
      • Common Causes of Truck Accidents
    • May
      • Commercial Trucking Accidents vs. Car Accidents: Key Differences
      • Should I Try to Settle My Car Accident Claim Out of Court?
      • How Many Damages Can You Claim in a Birth Injury Lawsuit?
      • Cerebral Palsy in Children: Diagnosis & Symptoms
    • April
      • $4 Million Settlement for Injured Pedestrian Struck by Limousine
      • Habbas & Associates Secures Multi-Million Dollar Settlement for Injured Passenger in Commercial Vehicle Accident
      • Habbas & Associates Partners with Attorney Steven J. Brewer to Help Family of VTA Retiree Killed by Bus
      • Why It's Important to Follow Your Doctor's Instructions After a Car Accident
    • January
      • 4 Important Questions to Ask After a Truck Accident
      • Consumer-Assembled Furniture & Product Liability
      • How Dangerous Is Mild TBI After a Car Accident?
      • How to Know If You Have a Medical Malpractice Case
  • 2016
    • December
      • 36 Killed in Oakland's "Ghost Ship" Fire
    • October
      • How Dangerous Is Riding a Motorcycle in California?
    • September
      • Tips for Driving in Inclement Weather
      • How to Choose a Personal Injury Attorney
      • Safety Tips for San Jose Pedestrians
      • California Drunk Driving Accident Statistics
    • August
      • How Serious Can Whiplash Be?
      • Why Hire a Lawyer After a Traffic Accident?
      • Attorney Habbas, Part of Legal Team Nominated as a Finalist for 2016 Trial Lawyer of the Year by Public Justice
      • Highway 17 Considered One of the Most Dangerous Roads in California
    • July
      • Steps You Should Take Following a Car Accident
    • June
      • "The Andrews Team" is Among 5 Finalists for 2016 'Trial Lawyer of the Year'
    • April
      • Three New Attorneys Join the Habbas & Associates Team
    • March
      • SiliconValleyTalk.Com Interviews Attorney Omar Habbas
      • Plaintiff Recovers $2.1 Million After Suffering a TBI
      • When to Make an Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Claim
    • January
      • Snowboarding and Skiing Accidents Are On the Rise
      • How to Prep Your Car for El Niño's Wet Weather
  • 2015
    • November
      • What are Some Common Terms Used Throughout a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
      • 10 Safety Tips for a Harmless Thanksgiving Celebration
    • October
      • Fatal Train Accident in San Jose Raises Pedestrian Safety Questions
      • Can I Sue if I am Injured by a Defective Product?
    • September
      • What Are My Legal Options After a C-Section Error?
    • August
      • Is There a Time Limit on Filing a Lawsuit for Wrongful Death?
    • July
      • Medical Malpractice: Cerebral Palsy
      • The Impact of Misdiagnosis
    • June
      • Six Students Dead Following Balcony Collapse in Berkeley
      • Watch Out For These Summer Driving Hazards
    • May
      • Omar Habbas Named in the "Nation's Top One Percent" by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
      • Watch Out for DUI Accidents on Cinco de Mayo
    • March
      • San Jose “Road Diet” Begins This Month to Improve Lincoln Avenue Safety
    • February
      • What You Should Know About Bus Accident Lawsuits
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