Hit and Run Fatalities on the Rise Hit-and-run accidents have reached record numbers across the nation, as have crash-related fatalities. The same is true in California where, according to a report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 337 people were killed by hit-and-run drivers in 2016. Across the country, the total
How To Make An Accident Claim If you are in a car accident, it’s not only smart to file an insurance claim. It’s the law. Driving without insurance is illegal per California Vehicle Code Section 16029. But just how do you go about making a car accident claim? An insurance claim is
This Week In The News (12/15-12/21) From injuries and fatalities to fires, it was an active week on California roads. 1. Pedestrian Killed by Hit & Run Accident in Westwood, Los Angeles KTLA reported Jeffery David Cook, 39, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on December 17 on Sunset Boulevard, east of Beverly
Should You Ride Your Bike on The Sidewalk? In Los Angeles, it is legal to ride your bicycle on the sidewalk. However, it is illegal to ride a bike on a sidewalk in many places, such as parts of Los Angeles county outside of L.A. Bicycle laws vary by individual community, so
Southern California Cities Explode With Electric Scooters Dock less bike sharing is quickly taking over metro areas across the country, and with the growth of this mobility sharing option has come a new phenomenon – dock less electric scooters. Working similarly to the dock less bikes, these new electric scooters are unlocked
What To Do When Dealing With A Hit and Run If you are the victim of a hit and run, you need a Los Angeles personal injury attorney like The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani. Find out more about what a hit and run is, and how to handle the situation. What is
What Does It Mean To “Go To Court?” Do you have a court date coming up? Whether you’re the plaintiff or the defendant, the prospect of going to court can be a scary feeling. If you’ve never been to court before, you’re probably trying to picture every courtroom TV show or movie
Should I Cash The Check My Insurance Company Sent Me? After you’ve made an insurance claim, you may be excited when you receive a check in the mail. But hold on; not so fast. Before you bank that insurance check, find out the reasons why it’s not always the smart thing to
The Most Dangerous Times To Drive In LA Auto accident rates in Los Angeles have escalated over the years, as the metro area has increased in population and motor vehicle traffic. Naturally, the risk of being involved in an accident while driving is even higher during the heaviest traffic hours, when so
Cyclists: Wear a Camera! Dedicated Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Attorney While cyclists might enjoy the health benefits that come with riding a bike, they’re often more vulnerable to accidents. Even with safety gear on, accidents involving bicycles can be hard to determine, especially if someone deliberately tried to harm them. It is
