What Is a Settlement Agreement?
At The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, we fight for every penny and are never in a hurry. We’ll take the time to negotiate your settlement. It may take several months to reach a settlement agreement, which ends the dispute and enables each party to voluntarily avoid litigation. This process also gives your attorney room […]
Can You Sue Someone for Giving You COVID?
A range of legislation has been passed to help protect the public during the pandemic. The answer to the question, “Can you sue someone for giving you COVID?” is— Yes. In an age of social distancing, mask wearing, and quarantines, you could file a negligence lawsuit if your claim meets certain criteria. At the most […]
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. […]
What Are Extenuating Circumstances?
Extenuating circumstances is a legal term that may be used in criminal or personal injury cases. Combining the Latin words “ex” and “tenuis”, extenuating basically means that a punishable action becomes forgivable. In some instances, the wrongdoer may be forgiven or pardoned. However, it is more often that a punishment is reduce with a lower […]
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 […]
Full Coverage vs. Liability: Which Is Better?
Car insurance protects against financial losses in the event of an automobile accident. It is also required by law in most states. But did you know there are different types of policies? In this article, we’ll talk about full coverage vs. liability insurance. With liability coverage, only damages done to others are protected, while a […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (01/03-01/09)
New California COVID-19 Guidelines: What to Know Saturday, January 1 (Times-Herald) – Recently updated COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidelines from the California Department of Public Health ease some restrictions. Mainly aligning with updated federal rules, the new guidelines reduce the quarantine times for healthy individuals exposed to someone infected from 10 to 5 days. The […]
What Is a Testifying Expert?
A witness answers questions under oath, whether during a deposition or a trial. They are generally prohibited from offering opinions or analyses, with the exception of expert witnesses. A testifying expert may contribute technical, scientific, medical, or other specialized knowledge related to their field of expertise. If the information is scientifically sound, an expert can […]