What Types of Cases Can Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Take On?
Pedestrian accident attorneys can take on a wide range of cases. Each case is different, as every accident has unique circumstances that affect the type and severity of a victim’s injuries. Hundreds of pedestrians are killed every year on California roadways, while thousands more are badly hurt. Experts attribute the growing popularity of trucks and […]
Can an Animal Attack Lawyer Help If Another Dog Attacked My Dog?
Can a Dog Bite or Animal Attack Lawyer Help If Another Dog Attacked Your Dog in California? When your dog is attacked, it’s not just upsetting—it can be expensive, time-consuming, and confusing. Many owners quickly learn that veterinary bills, follow-up care, and even behavioral issues can last long after the bite wounds heal. If the […]
How Can Vicarious Liability Help Me Sue a Company?
How Vicarious Liability Can Help You Hold a Company Responsible in California If you were injured by someone who was “on the job,” you may be able to pursue the company—not just the individual—through a legal concept called vicarious liability. This matters because companies often have larger insurance policies, clearer paths to recovery, and legal […]
Top Causes of Construction Accidents
Workplace accidents are more common in construction than in most other industries. The top causes of construction worker injuries and fatalities remain falls, electrocutions, struck-by, and caught-in or caught-between incidents. Much of the time, these construction accidents are preventable, meaning a personal injury attorney can help determine who is liable to compensate you for damages. […]
Distracted Driving is a Real Problem. Who is At-fault?
Distracted Driving Accidents in California: Who Can Be Held at Fault? Distracted driving is one of the most common—and most disputed—causes of car crashes in California. People often agree that “someone wasn’t paying attention,” but liability still comes down to proof: what the driver was doing, when they did it, and how that distraction caused […]
CA Looks to Permit Lane Splitting by Bikers
In September, the California state assembly signed off unanimously on legislation drafted by Bill Quirk of Hayward that would formalize the practice of lane splitting by motorcyclists. Quirk remarked that the bill would help with decreasing traffic congestion on state highways and encourage safe driving. The practice of lane splitting, by which motorcyclists pass by […]
What Happens If You Wreck a Rental Car?
Wrecking your own car is bad enough. But what happens if you wreck a rental car? Whether you’ve been rear-ended or totaled your rental, the next steps are important. It can be stressful when you’re involved in an accident and the vehicle isn’t even yours. Here, we’ll explain what to do after the accident and […]
Most Common Slip and Fall Accident Questions
The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani has handled a lot of slip and fall cases over the years. Our experience has proven that each case is unique, as are the circumstances around each accident and injury claim. Clients often have a lot of questions. Slip and fall claims can be complex and liability can involve […]
How An Estate Planning Attorney Can Help Your Family
There are many types of lawyers and not everyone knows how an estate planning attorney can help. We’ve covered the differences between a general lawyer and a personal injury attorney. Instead of filing a lawsuit and obtaining compensation for damages, an estate planning attorney can help the entire family determine where an individual’s assets and […]
How Can California’s Tort Laws Affect My Personal Injury Settlement?
How California Tort Laws Can Shape Your Personal Injury Settlement In California, “tort law” is the body of rules that governs civil injury claims—how fault is determined, what damages are allowed, what defenses apply, and what limits exist. If you were hurt in an accident, these rules can meaningfully change what your personal injury settlement […]