How Passengers Can Help Reduce Distracted Driving
Based on data compiled by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving caused 3,450 fatalities in 2016. In 2015, about 391,000 people were injured due to distracted drivers. Many a Los Angeles personal injury attorney is familiar with claims involving distracted driving related accidents, and even how such problems can be avoided. For […]
An Increase In Speed Limits In Los Angeles
In December 2018, The Los Angeles City Council agreed to raise speed limits on over 100 miles of local streets. The measure addressed the issue of expired speed limit laws, which prevented police offers from writing speeding tickets to violators. Speed limits that were too low did not allow police to use radar guns or […]
This Week In The News (12/22-12/28)
This week featured numerous fire- and traffic-related accidents, injuries, and fatalities in California. Here is a sampling of incidents that occurred on or around Christmas 2018: 1. South Gate Fire Kills Man Wednesday, December 26 – A man was rescued from a house fire on the 10000 block of San Vincente Avenue and died after […]
Will Elon Musk’s Tunnel Idea Actually Help Alleviate Los Angeles Traffic?
Los Angeles is notorious for its traffic. The city’s highways are among the nation’s most congested, causing regular delays and frustrating drivers, as any Los Angeles personal injury attorney knows. Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, has a plan to build tunnels to help alleviate the traffic problem. One tunnel, costing about $10 million, has already […]
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 Glen Boulevard. According to the Los Angeles Police […]
Holiday Season Road Safety Tips
The holiday season presents a number of risks on top of ones drivers normally face. Winter weather can be challenging and drivers may be unfamiliar with areas they’re traveling to. Not to mention daylight is very limited this time of year. A leading Los Angeles personal injury attorney, The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, assists many […]
What Happens If I Get Into A Car Accidents with Pre-Existing Injuries?
A pre-existing injury can add to the complexity of a personal injury lawsuit. As you know, insurance companies are always looking for ways minimize damages awarded or disprove the plaintiff’s claim. For example, you may have been injured prior to a car accident. Your neck injury may have certainly been worsened by the crash, but […]
Who Is Liable in a Borrowed Car Accident?
Car insurance policies have a lot of fine print. People often think the policy is attached to the driver, but it’s actually the vehicle. Your auto insurance is the primary coverage if someone you lend the car to gets into an accident. This rule applies in many circumstances, but there are exceptions, which is one […]
Top 5 Common Injuries Suffered From A Car Accident
Car accident injuries range from minor issues that resolve within days to lifelong disabilities. There are many factors that contribute to injuries, including whether the victim was wearing a seatbelt, where in the car they were sitting, and the speed of the crash. The use of airbags and an occupant’s position in their seat are […]
What To Do If You Are Injured In An Uber Accident?
What is Uber? Uber matches freelance drivers with those needing a ride via a mobile app. Uber sets the price, based on the number of riders, the vehicle and the distance and the driver and the rider(s) agree to this before the ride. The driver uses his or her own vehicle. Unlike taxis and limousines […]