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 […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (02/28-03/06)
Children Among 4 Killed in Fresno County Crash with Semi-Truck; 3 Others Injured Thursday, March 3 (ABC 30) – On Wednesday, a two-vehicle crash left four people dead, including two children, and three other people with major injuries. The California Highway Patrol has identified the deceased as Lute Fekitoa, 43; Naomi Cook, 35; Adimada Fekitoa, […]
What to Do Immediately After a Car Crash?
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 6.7 million car accidents in 2019, with 1.9 million resulting in injuries.1 Even a minor car crash can leave you shaken up and unable to think clearly. It’s therefore important to know what to do immediately after an accident. One is to […]
Weekly News Rewind (01/24-01/30) — Coronavirus, Laws & Regulations
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Involved in Multi-Vehicle Accident Saturday, January 22 (CNN.com) – A People magazine representative reported that actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, 74, was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on Friday, and was not injured. One woman suffered an abrasion on her head and was taken to the hospital, according […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (01/17-01/23)
COVID Transmission Rates Are Falling Across California, Bringing Cautious Optimism Thursday, January 20 (KTLA 5) – Health officials in California see indications that the surge related to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is beginning to flatten and wane. On Thursday, officials in San Francisco said they believe they’ve passed the peak of the wave. […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (01/10-01/16)
Nurses Protest California Ruling Allowing COVID-Positive Nurses to Work Thursday, January 13 (Fox11 Los Angeles) – The California Department of Public Health issued a change in guidance on January 8, allowing healthcare providers who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 but who are asymptomatic to return to work. As a result, nurses across Southern California protested on […]