What Is a Testifying Expert?
Testifying Expert Witnesses in California Injury Cases: What They Do and When You Need One When a personal injury claim turns into a dispute about what really happened or what an injury is worth, insurance companies often stop treating the case like a simple paperwork problem and start treating it like a proof problem. That’s […]
What Is a Letter of Protection?
Medical bills are among the greatest concerns in a personal injury case. There are barriers to getting paid; even if you have health insurance, you may still be required to pay out of pocket. A letter of protection, or LOP, guarantees a medical professional will be paid out of a future lawsuit settlement or amount […]
When to Litigate and Settle Your Case
Whether you take your claim to court or settle your case before a trial can make a big difference financially. At The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, we’re always looking out for our clients’ best interests. We’ll take all the facts of your claim into consideration during a free consultation. But here are some questions […]
What is Assumption of Risk?
Various factors can impact your ability to seek damages in a personal injury case. Assumption of risk can relieve a defendant of liability in regard to negligence. This means that, if you sustained an injury after voluntarily exposing yourself to a known danger, you cannot recover damages. Assumption of Risk Legal Definition In legal terms, […]
How Soon Should I Visit The Doctor After My Accident?
Seeking medical attention is one of the most important steps to take following a car accident. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, every year, about 4.4 million drivers and passengers in the U.S. are injured seriously enough to require medical attention. Serious injuries aren’t always immediately obvious, so if you’ve been in […]
What Are Nominal Damages?
Nominal Damages in California: When You Can Win a Case but Recover $1 “Nominal damages” are a specific kind of court-awarded damages that come up when someone proves a legal wrong happened, but can’t show meaningful, measurable financial loss. In California, nominal damages most often appear in cases involving certain intentional torts and civil rights–type […]
Jacob’s Personal Injury Legal Glossary
During a personal injury consultation at The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, a lawsuit, or trial, you’re likely to encounter a number of legal terms. Learning these can help you in your path to obtaining compensation. Whether your case involves a slip and fall or auto accident, here are some words and phrases you are […]
Defining Criminal Negligence
Negligence is a common legal term. There are key differences between civil negligence and criminal negligence. In the civil sense, damage or injuries resulting from someone else’s negligence are unintentional, although they owed a legal duty to protect that individual. Criminal negligence is also a failure to use reasonable care to avoid harm to another […]
6 Must-Follow Driving Tips for Winter in California
Winter Driving in California: 6 Smart Tips for Staying Safe (and Protecting Yourself After a Crash) California winters look different depending on where you are—fog on the Central Valley, heavy rain in Los Angeles, icy bridges in the Inland Empire, and chain-control blizzards in the Sierra. But the common thread is this: winter conditions reduce […]
Sports-Related Injuries in a Negligence Lawsuit
Sports Injury Negligence Lawsuits in California: Who Can Be Liable and What You Need to Prove Sports injuries are often treated as “part of the game,” but that doesn’t mean every injury is unavoidable—or that no one can be held accountable. In California, you may have a possible negligence claim when an injury is caused […]