What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Look For in a Case?
There are a wide variety of situations that could constitute a personal injury claim. The most common personal injury cases are car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, workplace accidents, and premises liability like slip and fall incidents. When you tighten the lens, more specific variations of personal injury cases could include nursing home abuse or neglect, aviation and boating accidents, dog bites and […]
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 filed before any legal action is taken. If there’s a […]
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 […]
What Types of Damages Are Available in a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit?
Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Los Angeles, CA People typically ask our personal injury attorneys what their motorcycle accident claim is worth. The circumstances of each accident differ, so predicting a dollar amount is next to impossible. Ultimately, the damages awarded may be influenced by the bias of a jury (if the case goes to trial), […]
5 Tips To Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
When you ride a motorcycle on the road with cars, SUVs and even semi trucks, you are very vulnerable. In an accident there is no vehicle surrounding you to add a layer of protection. As a result, motorcycle crashes are much more likely to be fatal or cause a serious injury. If you have a […]
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 a Hit and Run? A hit and run occurS whenever the driver of a motor […]
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 you’ve ever seen. While those shows try to be realistic, the […]
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 do. Cashing the Check May Waive Your Right to Further Compensation Most insurance […]
Can I Still Be Compensated After a Bike Accident Without a Helmet?
Most states – including California – have laws which dictate that anyone who is riding a motorcycle or bike must wear a helmet while doing so. These laws are intended to reduce the chances of sustaining serious or fatal injuries during a motorcycle accident or bicycle accident, as these accidents can often cause the ridAfter being […]
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 many people are in a hurry trying to get home from […]