What Are Nominal Damages?
In a civil case, damages refer to the monetary compensation to the plaintiff by the other party, which has been found to have breached a duty or violated a right recognized by the law. Common forms include compensatory damages, which compensate for loss or injury, and punitive damages intended to punish the wrongdoer. Another, which […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (11/08-11/14)
California Turbo-Charges Push for COVID-19 Booster Shots Friday, November 12 (Los Angeles Times) – Health officials in California are pushing for more adults to get COVID-19 booster shots amidst sluggish demand and worries over a potential winter coronavirus surge. So far just 34% of Californian’s over age 65 and 14% of fully vaccinated adults have […]
Jacob’s Personal Injury Legal Glossary
During a personal injury consultation at The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, a lawsuit, or trial, you’re likely to encounter a number of legal terms. Learning these can help you in your path to obtaining compensation. Whether your case involves a slip and fall or auto accident, here are some words and phrases you are […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (11/01-11/07)
Young Children Can Receive COVID Vaccines Soon. Here’s What You Need to Know Wednesday, November 3 (Cal Matters) – On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved so last week. California is expected […]
Jacob Emrani: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Call Jacob Jacob Emrani is a well-known personal injury attorney in the Los Angeles area. He’s also helping raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. On October 16, 2021, The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani took hosted the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 2021, an event coordinated to raise money for breast cancer […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/25-10/31)
Crash on East Bay Highway Closes Four Lanes, Sends Driver to Hospital Wednesday, October 27 (East Bay Times) – A collision between a silver Acura MDX and dump truck occurred on Highway 24 on Tuesday, leaving one person hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol. The car struck the dump truck, which […]
Defining Criminal Negligence
Negligence is a common legal term. There are key differences between civil negligence and criminal negligence. In the civil sense, damage or injuries resulting from someone else’s negligence are unintentional, although they owed a legal duty to protect that individual. Criminal negligence is also a failure to use reasonable care to avoid harm to another […]
6 Must-Follow Driving Tips for Winter in California
Motorists traveling through the snow country of California’s mountains must be prepared for driving in winter weather. Locations such as Ebbetts Pass, Sonora Pass, June Lake Loop, Mammoth Lakes, and others can become hazardous when the snow starts to fall. As ski season and winter in California approaches, it’s helpful to know these driving tips […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/18-10/24)
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/18-10/24) COVID Economy Woes: California Unemployment Claims Rocket Higher Thursday, October 21 (The Mercury News) – According to the U.S. Labor Department, 80,700 first-time unemployment claims were filed in California during the week ending October 16, the most in six months (the week ending April 3). The number was […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/11-10/17)
Nearly 40% of California State Workers Are Unvaccinated Against COVID Despite Newsom Order Friday, October 15 (The Sacramento Bee) – Data from California’s Human Resources Department reveal only about 62% of state workers have received a COVID-19 vaccination as of October 7. In July, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered workers to be vaccinated or submit to […]