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 […]
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, […]