Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (06/06-06/12)
5 Marines Killed in California Aircraft Crash Thursday, June 9 (Count on News 2) – Five marines were killed when an aircraft crashed near Glamis in Imperial County, California, on Wednesday, according to a Marine Corps official. The aircraft, an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Aircraft Group 39 and part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (05/30-06/05)
Unicycle Rider Dies After Collision With Recycling Truck, California Police Say Thursday, June 2 – The Sacramento Bee reports a tragic accident involving a collision of a unicycle rider with a recycling truck. A male unicycle rider was said to have been riding on Octavia Boulevard in San Francisco during the early morning of Wednesday, […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (05/23-05/29)
Driver Detained by Sacramento Residents Following Fatal Crash: CHP Thursday, May 26 (FOX 40) – According to the California Highway Patrol, South Sacramento residents helped detain a pickup truck driver who collided with an SUV, until police officers arrested him. The 34-year-old driver of the SUV was killed, while the passenger, her 4-year-old daughter, was […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (05/16-05/22)
Federal team to investigate Tesla crash that killed 3 in California Tuesday, May 18 (NBC Los Angeles) – The U.S. government’s road safety agency has dispatched a team to investigate the possibility that a Tesla involved in a California crash that killed three people was operating on a partially automated driving system. The National Highway […]
Who Is Liable in a Delivery Truck Accident?
Online shopping has increased dramatically over the last couple of years. From food to furniture, to virtually any type of consumer product, just about every item is delivered via truck. And with so many trucks on the road, accidents occur daily, causing serious injuries and damage. When you file an accident claim, one of the […]
What Does It Mean to Renege an Insurance Claim?
Renege Definition: Reneging means that a party with a contract or agreement they previously accepted breaks that agreement or goes back on their promise. Over the years, we’ve seen numerous instances of bad faith insurance. An issue that personal injury claimants often face is when an insurer tries to renege on its obligations, such as […]
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 […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Attorney-Client Relationship
The attorney-client relationship is one that is dependent on trust, whether it involves dealing with a specific matter, or the lawyer agrees to provide a broader range of legal representation. This relationship is typically forged by paying a retainer fee. But in some cases, no fee is paid or agreement signed; for example, if the […]
How to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
Motorcyclists are more vulnerable than other motorists to suffering severe injuries and death in a crash. Between 2011 and 2020, over 5,000 motorcyclists were killed in California due to motorcycle accidents, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (and 50,000+ were nationally). Tens of thousands are injured every year. A severe accident can leave […]
How Long Does a Settlement Take?
If you’ve been in an accident, the worst thing you can do is be in a hurry to settle the case. Insurance companies rush to have you sign paperwork that may entitle you to some money but relinquish your rights to any more compensation. This is often just a fraction of what your case is […]