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Defining Criminal Negligence
Defining Criminal Negligence Negligence is a common legal term. There are key differences between civil negligence and criminal negligence. In the civil sense, damage or injuries resulting from someone else’s negligence are unintentional, although they owed a legal duty to protect that individual. Criminal negligence is also a failure to use reasonable care to avoid harm to another
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/18-10/24)
Jacob's Journal Weekly News Rewind (10/18-10/24) Jacob’s Journal - Weekly News Rewind (10/18-10/24) COVID Economy Woes: California Unemployment Claims Rocket Higher Thursday, October 21 (The Mercury News) – According to the U.S. Labor Department, 80,700 first-time unemployment claims were filed in California during the week ending October 16, the most in six months (the week ending April
6 Must-Follow Driving Tips for Winter in California
6 Must Follow Driving Tips for Winter in California Motorists traveling through the snow country of California’s mountains must be prepared for driving in winter weather. Locations such as Ebbetts Pass, Sonora Pass, June Lake Loop, Mammoth Lakes, and others can become hazardous when the snow starts to fall. As ski season and winter in California approaches, it’s
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/11-10/17)
Jacob’s Journal - Weekly News Rewind (09/20-09/26) Nearly 40% of California State Workers Are Unvaccinated Against COVID Despite Newsom OrderFriday, October 15 (The Sacramento Bee) – Data from California’s Human Resources Department reveal only about 62% of state workers have received a COVID-19 vaccination as of October 7. In July, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered workers to be vaccinated or
Sports-Related Injuries in a Negligence Lawsuit
Sports-Related Injuries in a Negligence Lawsuit Participating in sports has inherent risks. Most sports involve high degrees of contact, thus increasing the risk of injury. Separating a typical sports injury from an avoidable one is often what lands, many institutions and teams to a negligence lawsuit. While people generally “assume the risk” of possible harm when voluntarily playing
Who Is Liable for Accidents at School?
Who Is Liable for Accidents at School? It’s a call no parent wants to get—their child was injured at school. In fact, millions of children are victims of accidents at school every year in the U.S. The steps you take next are crucial. Determining who is liable for a school accident can be challenging. All schools have
What Qualifies as Gross Negligence?
What Qualifies as Gross Negligence? Two common terms in personal injury claims are “ordinary negligence” and “gross negligence”. In general, negligence is a lack of care and caution someone would use in circumstances similar to those surrounding an accident. A mistake or lack of attentiveness constitutes ordinary negligence. However, gross negligence refers to careless acts that disregard
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/20-09/26)
Jacob's Journal Weekly News Rewind (09/20-09/26) Jacob’s Journal - Weekly News Rewind (09/20-09/26) California Now Requires Proof of COVID Vaccine or Negative Test at Indoor ‘Mega’ Events; Here’s What to Know Wednesday, September 22 (KTLA 5) – A state mandate issued this week requires attendees of large indoor events in California to have proof they are vaccinated
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/13-09/19)
Jacob's Journal Weekly News Rewind (09/13-09/19) Jacob’s Journal - Weekly News Rewind (09/13-09/19) California First to Drop High COVID Transmission Status, Has Lowest Case Rate in U.S. Wednesday, September 15 (Newsweek) – On Wednesday, a map by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed California as the only state below a high level of
What Is California’s Wrongful Death Statute of Limitation?
What Is California’s Wrongful Death Statute of Limitation? A wrongful death lawsuit enables you to take legal action against a person or entity at fault for the loss of a loved one, whether through negligence, an intentional act, or medical malpractice. However, there is a statute of limitation that restricts the amount of time you have to