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 sports, some injuries […]
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 a duty to keep children […]
What Documents Do You Need After A Car Accident?
After a car accident, there are lots of documents that can help prove your case. The proper documentation is crucial in filing your claim, as it provides direct evidence of fault, damages, and other circumstances surrounding the accident. Whether a serious physical injury, psychological impacts, and/or missed work days resulted, the evidence is in the […]
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 the safety or […]
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 file such a lawsuit in California. […]
What Are Personal Injury Loans?
We all know what a business or personal loan is, but not many are aware of what a personal injury loan is. You may be entitled to compensation if injured due to the negligence, recklessness, or carelessness of another party. Personal injury settlements often involve high payouts, but reaching a settlement can take some time. […]
Free Legal Aide Resources in California
Many people avoid hiring a lawyer because of the expenses. Indeed, most attorneys are notorious for their high fees, but oftentimes you can receive free legal aide. There are many free resources available in California that can help. We will now detail some of these that you can start using immediately. Top Places in California […]
When Is a Liability Waiver Invalid?
A liability waiver is often required to participate in activities at sporting facilities and theme parks. You may be asked to sign one if you run or go on a ride, join a gym, or go skiing. Signing up with a local sports league might involve signing a release form. But does signing a liability […]
Why Subway Is Collaborating with Elite Athletes and Celebrity Attorney, Jacob Emrani
Call Jacob That’s right! Subway, the world’s largest quick-service restaurant brand, serving guests across more than 100 countries in nearly 40,000 restaurants, has decided to collaborate with Los Angeles based personal injury law firm, The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, (widely referred to as “Call Jacob”), to help promote their Eat Fresh Refresh™ campaign. Subway […]
Is Your Workplace OSHA Compliant?
Being OSHA compliant means adhering to all applicable regulations put forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It helps keep employees safe from dangerous hazards and demonstrates business owners are concerned with workers’ well-being. OSHA was created with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act), within the Department of Labor. […]