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 […]
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 […]