Product Recalls in December 2018
The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani is here to help if you or a loved one was a victim of a personal injury due to a car accident, medical malpractice or, which happens all too often, product defects. Our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys are experienced dealing with product liability cases, including those involving these most recent product recalls announced by […]
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 Is the Difference Between a General Lawyer and Personal Injury Attorneys?
There are plenty of lawyers who choose to practice many areas of law. They can be helpful in many instances, especially if you require help in estate planning or real estate, insurance, business, or bankruptcy law. If you need a lawyer after, for example, being injured in a car accident, you may want to consider […]
4 Reasons Why A Personal Injury Attorney May Not Take Your Case
If you’ve never sought legal counsel before, you probably think finding a lawyer to represent you is simple. Finding the right attorney is one factor. Having one to take on your case is another. There are often time limits for filing accident claims. One of the reasons you should seek legal representation quickly is a […]
Holiday Season Road Safety Tips
The holiday season presents a number of risks on top of ones drivers normally face. Winter weather can be challenging and drivers may be unfamiliar with areas they’re traveling to. Not to mention daylight is very limited this time of year. A leading Los Angeles personal injury attorney, The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, assists many […]
Bird, Lime, Uber & Lyft Electric Scooters
Electric Scooter Accidents in California: Who’s Liable and What to Do Next Electric scooters (often called “e-scooters”) are everywhere in California—especially in Los Angeles. They’re convenient, but when something goes wrong, injuries can be serious and liability can get complicated fast. A scooter crash can involve a driver, a scooter rider, a pedestrian, a rideshare, […]
What Happens If I Get Into A Car Accidents with Pre-Existing Injuries?
A pre-existing injury can add to the complexity of a personal injury lawsuit. As you know, insurance companies are always looking for ways minimize damages awarded or disprove the plaintiff’s claim. For example, you may have been injured prior to a car accident. Your neck injury may have certainly been worsened by the crash, but […]
Who Is Liable in a Borrowed Car Accident?
Who’s Liable When You Crash a Borrowed Car in California? Borrowing a friend’s or family member’s car seems simple—until a collision happens. Then the big question becomes: who is legally and financially responsible? In California, liability in a borrowed-car accident often depends on a mix of insurance rules, “permissive use,” negligence, and whether someone (driver, […]
Can a Landlord Be Liable for a Dog Bite?
Many landlords forbid tenants from having a dog. That isn’t because they don’t like canines. It is due to the landlord’s fear they may be liable if the dog bites someone. Although this is possible given certain conditions, it is rare for a landlord to be liable for dog bite injuries. If such an incident […]
Should You Ride Your Bike on The Sidewalk?
Should You Ride Your Bike on the Sidewalk in California? A Practical Decision Guide Riding on the sidewalk can feel safer than mixing with traffic—but in California, the “right” choice depends on where you are, your age and speed, local city rules, pedestrian density, and how a crash would be viewed by police, insurers, and […]