Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (12/27-01/02)
L.A. County Reports 91% Increase in COVID Cases Over Past Week Wednesday, December 29 (KTLA 5) – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 16,510 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (up from 8,633), an increase of 91% over the past week. This represents one of the highest daily case counts of the pandemic. […]
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 […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (12/13-12/19)
New California Workplace COVID Rules to End Distinction for Vaccinated Workers Thursday, December 16 (KTLA 5) – On Thursday, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board extended coronavirus pandemic regulations, with new rules starting January 14 and set for three months. The revised regulations treat vaccinated and unvaccinated workers the same, prohibiting both from […]
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, […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (12/06-12/12)
California Coronavirus Cases Rising, Showing Early Signs of Winter Surge Thursday, December 9 (Los Angeles Times) – In the wake of Thanksgiving gatherings, health officials in numerous California counties are reporting a rebound in coronavirus cases. Many are concerned of a fifth COVID-19 surge this winter. New infections have risen more than 30% (and 33% […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (11/29-12/05)
Stockton, CA – Bicyclist Injured After Being Struck by Car at N El Dorado St & Ponce de Leon Ave Wednesday, December 1 (Torem & Associates) – A bicyclist was injured after being struck by a car in Stockton on November 30. The accident occurred at about 3:37 p.m. at the intersection of North El […]
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 […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (11/22-11/28)
4 People Killed in Wrong-Way Northern California Crash Were Family on Vacation Wednesday, November 24 (ABC 7) – Brittney and Antonio Montano, both 29, their 9-year-old daughter Marianna, and 5-year-old son Antonio Jr. were killed in a head-on crash on Interstate 80 in Nevada County on Saturday. Their son Julian, 4, survived the crash strapped […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (11/15-11/21)
Bakersfield, CA – One Dead in Head-On Accident on I-5 Near Hwy 46 Thursday, November 18 (Torem & Associates) – One person was killed in a head-on car accident in Bakersfield on Wednesday. The crash, which involved two cars, occurred on the southbound side of Interstate 5 near Highway 46 at about 3:20 p.m. An […]