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The Most Common Workers’ Compensation Injuries in California
The Most Common Workers’ Compensation Injuries in California There are many common types of workers’ compensation injuries. In California, nearly 300,000 workplace injuries (in 2021) resulted in days away from work, a job transfer, or restriction, according to the State of California Department of Industrial Relations.¹ Injuries can happen in any type of job. At The Law
How Much Can I Get in a Back Pain Injury Settlement?
How Much Can I Get in a Back Pain Injury Settlement? How much you get in a back pain injury settlement depends on the circumstances. It helps to have a skilled back injury attorney to represent you. Jury verdicts for cases involving severe injuries can yield high settlements. However, data from Forbes indicates that the average workers’
What Is a Breach of Contract?
What Is a Breach of Contract? The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani is known for winning clients millions of dollars of damages in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, but breach of contract is a term most people aren’t familiar with. In a contract case, one or both parties may claim the contract was breached. This means
6 Common Types of Defective Product Cases
6 Common Types of Defective Product Cases At The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, we handle a wide range of defective product cases. There are a few common types of lawsuits that involve defective products. A defect may originate with an item’s design, manufacture, or included instructions or warning label. Below, we’ll detail common types of these
How An Estate Planning Attorney Can Help Your Family
How An Estate Planning Attorney Can Help Your Family There are many types of lawyers and not everyone knows how an estate planning attorney can help. We’ve covered the differences between a general lawyer and a personal injury attorney. Instead of filing a lawsuit and obtaining compensation for damages, an estate planning attorney can help the entire
What Types of Cases Does a Wrongful Death Attorney Handle?
What Types of Cases Does a Wrongful Death Attorney Handle? A wrongful death attorney helps family members get compensated for losses sustained when a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. They can handle many types of cases. Each one is complex and has a unique set of circumstances. That’s why you need an
Los Angeles Car Chase Statistics
Los Angeles Car Chase Statistics Police-involved car chases occur almost daily in Los Angeles. The latest available statistics on these events will help you understand their impacts and risks to motorists, officers, and innocent bystanders. As a follow-up to our article covering liability in a Los Angeles car chase, here’s a look at the numbers, trends, and
How Can California’s Tort Laws Affect My Personal Injury Settlement?
How Can California's Tort Laws Affect My Personal Injury Settlement? California’s tort laws can impact your personal injury settlement, especially if your lawsuit involves a public agency or its employees. They are exempt from liability under the California Tort Claims Act (CTCA). But you may be able to file a claim, assuming you follow the rules. In
What Happens If You Don’t Use Insurance Money for Repairs?
What Happens If You Don't Use Insurance Money for Repairs? If your car accident claim is approved, you’ll most likely use the insurance money for repairs. But what happens if you don’t? Many claimants worry about being denied or receiving a check for less than the repairs to a vehicle. However, it’s not unheard of for someone
Liability vs. Full Coverage: Can I Save By Dropping One?
Liability vs. Full Coverage: Can I Save By Dropping One? Auto insurance isn’t cheap, so vehicle owners sometimes weigh liability vs. full coverage. We’ve talked about the difference between the two before. Liability-only insurance covers damage to other vehicles and injuries to other people. But full coverage also includes damage to your vehicle (and sometimes medical payments