What to Do After a Car Accident Without Health Insurance
Car accidents often lead to serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment. If you have no health insurance, it’s unlikely you can afford to pay out-of-pocket for every healthcare service you’ll need. But don’t avoid medical treatment. You can still receive prompt care even without health insurance. The problem is medical providers require payment as […]
What Damages Can You Recover After an Eye Injury?
An eye injury is often severe and can involve permanent loss of vision or blindness. Depending on the type of accident and injury, it can require extensive treatment, including surgery. If you’ve recently suffered an eye injury, you might be wondering what types of damages you may be entitled to by law; some examples include […]
What to Do If You Have Been Injured by a Defective Product
A defective product injury is often a severe, life-changing event. Every year, far too many victims in California, including Los Angeles, experience a serious injury due to a product malfunction, design flaw, design defect, or unclear/missing instructions or warnings. A defective product can range from furniture to clothing, to a power tool, kitchen appliance or […]
Why You Should See A Doctor After a Car Accident
A car accident is a traumatic experience that can change your life. You may not even realize how badly you’re injured, as adrenaline and endorphins released in your body during the event can block pain. Some injuries may not be realized for days or weeks, unless you’re examined by a doctor right away. Then there’s […]
How to Choose a Personal Injury Attorney in Los Angeles
In a city as big as Los Angeles, there are many personal injury lawyers and firms. Choosing one takes some work because not only is it important for an attorney to have the right experience, but some are not as credentialed and reputable as it may seem. With the right personal injury attorney, you get […]
What to Do After a Construction Accident
With so many hazards, construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. There were about 80,000 nonfatal construction injuries in 2015, with 985 deaths. In 2018, there were 1,008 deaths, representing 21.1% of all worker fatalities that year, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). A construction site accident can […]
California Laws on Dog-Bite Liability
California has “strict liability” laws regarding dog bites. These are covered under California Civil Code section 3342. In most instances, pet owners are liable for injuries caused by dogs, even if their animal had never been vicious, the owner didn’t know they were, or their animal instincts took over and there was a way to […]
Coronavirus Scams: Don’t Fall for the Tricks & Keep Your Money
The COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic has quickly become a global crisis. Yet, many are trying to exploit the situation and take advantage of unsuspecting people. For the past 24 years, The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani has helped clients during traumatic times. While we’re navigating uncharted territory, we’re here to help our SoCal family, including the elderly and our more at-risk […]
Back to School: Playground Injuries
The playground is the cornerstone of childhood fun. However, there are many hidden risks and dangers that can cause severe injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 200,000 children are treated at emergency rooms every year for playground-related injuries. According to the CDC, the rate of severe playground injuries is […]
Settlement vs. Trial: What Is Best for Your Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury cases remain one of the most routine legal actions in the United States. More often than not, personal injury claims are settled out of court. In fact, a mere 5% of personal injury claims make it all the way to trial, and for good reason. After a car accident, slip and fall, or incident resulting […]