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Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (05/16-05/22)
Jacob’s Journal - Weekly News Rewind (05/16-05/22) Federal team to investigate Tesla crash that killed 3 in California Tuesday, May 18 (NBC Los Angeles) – The U.S. government’s road safety agency has dispatched a team to investigate the possibility that a Tesla involved in a California crash that killed three people was operating on a partially automated
What Does It Mean to Renege an Insurance Claim?
What Does It Mean to Renege an Insurance Claim? Renege Definition: Reneging means that a party with a contract or agreement they previously accepted breaks that agreement or goes back on their promise. Over the years, we’ve seen numerous instances of bad faith insurance. An issue that personal injury claimants often face is when an insurer tries
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (05/09-05/15)
Jacob’s Journal - Weekly News Rewind (05/09-05/15) 3 Killed, 3 Construction Workers Hurt in PCH Crash Thursday, May 12 (NBC Los Angeles) – Police reported that a car crashed into construction equipment on Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach on Thursday morning. The incident left three people dead. All were occupants of the car, according to police,
How to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
How to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Motorcyclists are more vulnerable than other motorists to suffering severe injuries and death in a crash. Between 2011 and 2020, over 5,000 motorcyclists were killed in California due to motorcycle accidents, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (and 50,000+ were nationally). Tens of thousands are injured every year.
How Long Does a Settlement Take?
How Long Does a Settlement Take? If you’ve been in an accident, the worst thing you can do is be in a hurry to settle the case. Insurance companies rush to have you sign paperwork that may entitle you to some money but relinquish your rights to any more compensation. This is often just a fraction of
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (04/18-04/24)
Jacob’s Journal - Weekly News Rewind (04/18-04/24) San Diego, CA – 19-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed by Semi on I-15 Wednesday, April 20 (Fox 5 San Diego) – The California Highway Patrol reported a 19-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a semi-truck on Interstate 15 last Sunday. A CHP officer said the man walked into traffic lanes
Negligence vs. Malpractice: What’s the Difference?
Negligence vs. Malpractice: What’s the Difference? Filing a personal injury claim against a medical provider or company is complex. One medical mistake can cause serious harm. Whether your claim is for medical negligence or medical malpractice can make a significant difference in how your personal injury attorney moves forward. When hiring a lawyer, it’s important to know
What Truck Drivers Need to Know About California Worker’s Comp Law
Do I Need a Wrongful Death Attorney to Sue a Nursing Home? Neglect, abuse, failure to provide access to medical care, and poor conditions are just some unfortunate causes of nursing home deaths. Nursing home staff have a duty to protect and care for the people who stay there. You can sue a nursing home for wrongful death in
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (04/04-04/10)
Jacob’s Journal - Weekly News Rewind (04/04-04/10) 24-Year-Old Man Died, Another Hospitalized Following a Head-On Crash in San Miguel (San Miguel, CA) Wednesday, April 6 (Nationwide Report) – A head-on crash on Monday in San Miguel killed a 24-year-old man. According to reports, the car accident happened on Indian Valley Road and Vineyard Canyon Road at around
What Truck Drivers Need to Know About California Worker’s Comp Law
What Truck Drivers Need to Know About California Worker’s Comp Law There were over 3.5 million truck drivers in the U.S. in 2021, according to the American Trucking Associations. It’s a growing industry and has many benefits, but truckers are at a greater risk of injury than most professionals. Not only are they injured in driving accidents. Falls at