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4-year-old Drowning Victim Identified

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:17:58 +0000

A 4-year-old boy who drowned this past Monday in the San Diego community of Chula Vista has, at last, been identified.

The Medical Examiner’s office has announced that the body belonged to Jhovan Peralta. According to reports, other swimmers found Peralta floating in the pool and pulled him from the water. They began performing CPR and called for medical help.

An ambulance arrived and took Peralta to Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center where, an hour after his arrival, he was pronounced dead.

Neither officials nor the individuals who found Peralta in the pool have any idea how long he had been in the water before he was found, nor do they know the cause of his accident.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a pool-related accident, contact the Sheboygan swimming and diving injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. today at 866.888.3620 to discuss your legal rights and options.

Woman Delivers Baby After a Rollover Accident

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:00:48 +0000

Late this past Thursday, doctors delivered the baby of a woman who was seriously injured in an automobile rollover accident.

Jamie Baer’s baby was delivered by doctors around midnight when she was brought into Hennepin County Medical Center after she had been pinned in a vehicle. According to the State Patrol, 22-year-old Baer was riding in a 1999 Ford Mustang that was traveling at a high speed. When the driver went to switch lanes, he lost control of the vehicle and hit an embankment, causing the car to roll over several times.

The driver of the car, 21-year-old Frank Tregoning, was ejected from the car and a second passenger, 22-year-old Kelsey Palmer, suffered minor injuries. Both Baer and her baby are currently in critical condition.

Tregoning, Baer, and Palmer all had alcohol in their systems according to State Patrol.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an automobile accident, contact the Sheboygan Car Accident Lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. at 1-866 888-3620 today to schedule a consultation.

BMW Recalls 200,000 Automobiles

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:31:14 +0000

The German automobile manufacturer, BMW, will be recalling two hundred thousand cars in September due to problems with the passenger side airbags. Tests have shown that in certain models of BMW cars and sport-utility vehicles, side airbags may not deploy should the car be involved in a significant crash.

The models affected by the recall include the 2004 and 2005 5-Series, 2006 3-Series and the 2004-2006 X3 cars. The recall notice states that the airbag problem is the result of a faulty sensor that may become deactivated over time, caused by individuals entering and exiting the cars.

This news comes as quite a surprise to BMW owners and manufacturers, as the company has always received high rankings for safety, quality and reliability.

For all recalled vehicles, BMW will agree to extend the airbag warranty for an additional ten years with no mileage limits.

If you or someone you know has been injured by defective automobiles or automobile parts, contact the Sheboygan Automobile Defect Lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier by calling 1-866-888-3620 today.

Pitt Bull Attacks Elderly Man and Dog

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:43:55 +0000

79-year-old Antonio Nitti was attacked in Notre Dame de Grâce by a Pitt Bull, resulting in serious injuries on Thursday, August 7^th. Nitti was taking his son’s Lhasa Apso for a walk down the street when the Pitt Bull attacked, biting the man’s left had repeatedly and tearing off large portions of skin. Nitti’s hand had to be heavily bandaged as a result of the attack.

The Pitt Bull also attacked the Lhasa Apso, named Gizmo, that Mr. Nitti was walking. Even after he picked up Gizmo to prevent further attack, the Pitt Bull continued biting the small dog. The attack only stopped when Mr. Nitti threw Gizmo into a garbage can to protect him from the attacking dog.

This event has re-sparked debate over possibly banning certain breeds of dog known for aggressive behavior. The Pitt Bull in question has a history of aggressive behavior and violence according to the dog’s neighbors. The owners insisted that the dog had never attacked a human before the incident with Mr. Nitti.

While both Mr. Nitti and Gizmo survived the attack, doctors have stated that Mr. Nitti will most likely need a skin graft as a result of his injuries.

If you or anyone you know has been injured by a dog, please contact the Sheboygan personal injury attorneys at the law firm of Habush Habush & Rottier by dialing 1-866-888-3620 today.

Fraternity Settles for $4.2 Million in Pledge’s Death

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:40:18 +0000

A University of Texas freshman died in 2005 after a binge drinking party. The family of Jack Phoummarath settled with the fraternity Lambda Phi Epsilon for $4.2 million. The party was part of the pledge process, and it resulted in acute alcohol poisoning.

Phoummarath’s blood content level was .50. The family has put the proceeds towards an educational video “Enough is Enough” which is featured on www.InMemoryOfJack.com. In addition, a scholarship fund will be established at the University of Texas for $8,000-10,000a year along with an educational program on hazing and binge drinking.

England Attorneys Advise Minors to be Prohibited from Tanning Beds

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:51:34 +0000

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers is calling for legislation to protect children from potential harm caused by tanning beds. They feel that anyone under the age of 18 should not be using UV tanning equipment.

The Health and Safety Executive currently states that tanning bed use is not recommended for those under the age of 16. The lawyers want customers to sign a consent form recognizing that they understand the risks.

If you have been injured from a product, call the Sheboygan personal injury attorneys at the law firm of Habush Habush & Rottier by dialing 1-866-888-3620 today for a free consultation.

Girl Life Flighted in ATV Accident

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:24:19 +0000

A 17 year old girl was taken by Life Flight to St. Vincent mercy Medical Center in Toledo Sunday afternoon. Azrah L.M. Collins was riding with a 14 year old boy on an ATV through a bean field.

The boy was able to jump off the vehicle before it crashed. The incident occurred near the intersection of TR 26 and SR 53. The girl is okay and has been released from the hospital according to the Seneca County Sherriff’s Office.

If you have been injured by an all-terrain vehicle accident, contact the Sheboygan ATV Accident Lawyers at the law firm of Habush Habush & Rottier by calling 1-866-888-3620 today.

Taser Market Down after Product Liability Lawsuit

admin — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:04:51 +0000

The value of market shares of Taser International, Inc. fell recently after the company was found to be 15% responsible for a man’s death after a Taser was used on him. The jury’s decision resulted in a $1.02 million compensatory damages charge against the company, as well as $5.2 million in punitive damages, based on a negligent failure to warn. This suit is the first one that Taser International has lost in 71 total lawsuits.

If you have been injured because of negligence to provide proper warning information, contact the experienced Sheboygan personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier today at 866.888.3620 to discuss your specific case.

McDonald’s Customer Sues after Fall Accident

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:23:39 +0000

A McDonald’s customer, Carlton Carrier, sued after he slipped on a freshly mopped floor while holding his coffee. Carrier broke his hip because of the accident in a Texas location. According to the plaintiff, no warning signs were put out and he was not provided with a verbal warning about the slippery status of the nearby flooring.

The injury caused Carrier excruciating pain and he expects continued diminishing quality of life over the rest of his life. Current medical bills from the accident total about $60,000 and Carrier expects to have anywhere between $30,000 and $50,000 in future expenses.

If you have suffered due to a slip and fall injury, the experienced Sheboygan slip and fall personal injury lawyers at Habush Habush & Rottier will fight for your rights. Contact them today at 866.888.3620 to learn more about your legal options.

Serious Dog Attack Injures Woman

admin — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:07:26 +0000

A New Zealand woman was recently attacked by a dog she was looking after while its owner was in prison. The 33 year old woman was mauled by the animal and suffered significant but not life-threatening injuries. The attack was unprovoked. Because the woman was in possession of the animal, no lawsuit will be filed against the incarcerated owner.

This attack follows a serious mauling of a two year old boy in Auckland within the last week. The dog, owned by the toddler’s father, was killed after the incident.

If you have been injured by another person’s animal, you can recover medical costs and pain and suffering. The experienced Sheboygan personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier can help you today at 866.888.3620.