Do I Need to Notify the DMV If My Car Is Totaled in California?
You are required to notify the DMV if your car is totaled in California. It is an important step in filing an insurance claim, accepting a settlement, or keeping the car. Failing to notify the DMV may result in serious fines and penalties. In California, the general rule is as follows: A car is totaled if […]
When Will My Lawyer Tell Me How Much My Case Is Worth?
A personal injury lawyer should be open to all your questions. You are likely wondering, “When will my lawyer tell me how much my case is worth?” As any accident attorney would admit, this is an important question. But aside from a ballpark estimate, you may not get a precise answer; that’s because the exact […]
What Are the Most Common Injuries in a Vehicle Rollover Accident?
A vehicle rollover is the most dangerous and deadly kind of accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 30% of passenger vehicle occupant fatalities occur due to rollover crashes. Speeding, impaired/distracted drivers, and aggressive driving are common causes of rollovers, which involve cars going end over end in a rolling motion until […]
The Insurance Company Says My Car Is Totaled? What Does This Mean?
You were in a car accident, but the good thing is no one was seriously injured. However, the insurance company says your car is “totaled” (even though it doesn’t look destroyed). This term can be misleading, which is why we will explain exactly what this means. When a car is said to be “totaled,” the insurance company […]
What Are the Latest Bird Scooter Requirements?
As Bird scooters appear in cities across California, the potential for accidents is increasing. There are requirements in place to help you safely share the road and park your scooter. We’ll detail the latest Bird scooter requirements and how to have a safe, uneventful ride. How to Use a Bird Scooter Riding a Bird scooter requires downloading […]
What Are the Restitution Laws in California?
If you’ve been a victim of a crime that caused financial harm, California law entitles you to compensation. The court can issue a restitution order in which the defendant is required to cover medical bills, lost wages, or the value of stolen or damaged property. Other economic losses may be included as well, such as […]
What Is the Minimum Wage in California?
The state of California has specific minimum wage requirements. Many cities and counties have set their own minimum wages as well. Unless an exemption applies, employers must abide by the law or face serious consequences. Below, we’ll look at the minimum wage in California and how to proceed if you’re not being fairly compensated for […]
What Is Hearsay?
Hearsay is a term often encountered if you go to trial. Here, we’ll examine the meaning of hearsay and how it may impact your claim, lawsuit, or case. While testifying in court, a witness may repeat a statement they heard someone else say. This is hearsay. It is made out-of-court and offered to prove the […]
Can I Be Compensated for Emotional Damage?
Accidents may not only result in physical injury. They can have long-lasting emotional effects that can take a toll on your mental and physical well-being. Anxiety, fear, anger, panic, humiliation, and guilt can last longer than it takes physical wounds to heal and often require therapy to address. The emotional damage can be so severe […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/29-09/04)
Truck Spills Nearly 300,000 Tomatoes on California Highway After It Overturned Tuesday, August 30 (New York Post) – On Monday, a big rig traveling eastbound on Interstate 80 near Vacaville overturned, spilling nearly 300,000 tomatoes onto the highway. The truck hit another vehicle and crashed into the center median at around 5:00 a.m. according to […]