Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (05/09-05/15)
3 Killed, 3 Construction Workers Hurt in PCH Crash Thursday, May 12 (NBC Los Angeles) – Police reported that a car crashed into construction equipment on Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach on Thursday morning. The incident left three people dead. All were occupants of the car, according to police, and three construction workers sustained […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (04/18-04/24)
San Diego, CA – 19-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed by Semi on I-15 Wednesday, April 20 (Fox 5 San Diego) – The California Highway Patrol reported a 19-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a semi-truck on Interstate 15 last Sunday. A CHP officer said the man walked into traffic lanes on the right shoulder of […]
What Truck Drivers Need to Know About California Worker’s Comp Law
There were over 3.5 million truck drivers in the U.S. in 2021, according to the American Trucking Associations. It’s a growing industry and has many benefits, but truckers are at a greater risk of injury than most professionals. Not only are they injured in driving accidents. Falls at loading facilities, impacts by objects, and other hazards […]
Do I Need a Wrongful Death Attorney to Sue a Nursing Home?
Neglect, abuse, failure to provide access to medical care, and poor conditions are just some unfortunate causes of nursing home deaths. Nursing home staff have a duty to protect and care for the people who stay there. You can sue a nursing home for wrongful death in a variety of circumstances. It can help cover […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (04/04-04/10)
24-Year-Old Man Died, Another Hospitalized Following a Head-On Crash in San Miguel (San Miguel, CA) Wednesday, April 6 (Nationwide Report) – A head-on crash on Monday in San Miguel killed a 24-year-old man. According to reports, the car accident happened on Indian Valley Road and Vineyard Canyon Road at around 3:35 p.m. A Mazda 3 […]
How to Avoid Tractor Trailer Accidents
A tractor-trailer can weigh 30 times more than the average car, which is why a crash is often devastating to occupants of smaller vehicles. In 2019, nearly 157,000 large trucks were involved in fatal and non-fatal crashes, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). However, it is possible to avoid a truck accident. […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (03/21-03/27)
What Truck Drivers Need to Know About California Worker’s Comp Law There were over 3.5 million truck drivers in the U.S. in 2021, according to the American Trucking Associations. It’s a growing industry and has many benefits, but truckers are at a greater risk of injury than most professionals. Not only are they injured in […]
Workplace Safety for Truck Drivers
A long-haul trucker, working 60 hours a week, can log in over 107,000 miles in a year. In 2019, 4,479 fatal crashes involving large trucks were reported, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Trucking safety is an important matter for every truck driver, their passengers, other motorists, and pedestrians. Truck crashes aren’t the […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (03/07-03/13)
California Man Pleads Guilty to Misappropriating COVID-19 Funds Thursday, March 10 (Justice.gov) – Grigor Garibyan, 36, of North Hollywood pleaded guilty on Thursday to stealing government funds intended to aid medical providers treating COVID-19 patients. Court documents in the Central District of California show he admitted to owning GMA Home Health Inc. in Van Nuys, […]
How to Sue a Company for Negligence
If you’re wondering how to sue a company or corporation, you’ve come to the right place. There are many reasons people sue companies. If a business’s negligence contributed to your injury, you can recover the costs incurred for loss of work and medical bills. Some examples of business negligence include suffering a slip and fall […]