Top 5 Bicycle Safety Tips
More Americans are using bicycles to commute, exercise, or as a primary means of transportation. However, sharing the road with motorists comes with risks. A bicycle accident involving a larger, heavier vehicle can lead to serious injury and permanent disabilities. It can even be fatal for a cyclist. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind: 07/13-07/17
LA County Reports Single-Day Record Of New COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Tuesday, July 14 (CBS Los Angeles) – On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 4,244 new cases of coronavirus (for a total of 140,307) and 2,103 hospitalizations. Of these, 27% were in intensive care and 19% were on ventilators. The county […]
How to Get the Most Compensation from a Car Accident
In the United States, there are about 6 million car accidents every year, injuring up to 3 million people. Over 36,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2019 alone. Those who are injured often face high medical bills for tests, medication, surgeries, and care. They may be out of work for some time. However, […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind: 07/20-07/24
California Sees Record-Breaking Number of New Cases, Gov. Newsom Announces Wednesday, July 22 (ABC 7) – Governor Gavin Newsom announced during a Wednesday press conference that, over 24 hours, a record-breaking 12,807 people tested positive for COVID-19 in California. The case count reflects a 10% positivity rate among those tested. California now has the most […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (07/27-07/31)
4 Hospitalized After Rollover Crash in Los Angeles Monday, July 27 (KTLA 5) – A two-vehicle collision occurred in the Green Meadows neighborhood of Los Angeles on Monday night, at an intersection near 452 East Century Blvd. The crash, which involved six adults, occurred around 8:20 p.m., according to the LAFD. Four were taken to […]
Most Common Summer Injuries
The summer of 2020 may not seem like a typical season, with all the outdoor activities that have been closed or scaled back due to COVID-19. Nonetheless, many injuries are more common this time of year. The most common injury types include those involving transportation, burns, and outdoor activities; some are detailed below to help […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/03-08/07)
Man Arrested After Crash Involving Tesla, Ferrari in Beverly Hills Wednesday, August 5 (KTLA 5) – Following an early Wednesday morning crash in Beverly Hills, which resulted in one arrest, police were investigating the incident. The two-vehicle crash near Sunset Boulevard and North Canon Drive left a Ferrari and Tesla badly damaged. It caused minor […]
Stop on Red Week 2020
National Stop on Red Week runs from August 2-8. It is a campaign that aims to raise awareness of drivers running red lights, which is a dangerous form of reckless driving. The fact is that injuries and deaths caused by red-light running are totally preventable. The Stop on Red initiative, organized by the National Coalition […]
California Motorcycle Laws
California Motorcycle Laws: What Riders Must Follow (and What Impacts an Injury Claim) California’s motorcycle laws affect more than whether you can get a ticket—they can also shape fault, insurance arguments, and compensation after a crash. If you ride in Los Angeles or anywhere in the state, the most helpful approach is to treat the […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/10-08/14)
Hospitalizations and Rates of Transmission of Coronavirus Continue to Decline in L.A. County Thursday, August 12 (KTLA 5) – According to health officials, coronavirus hospitalizations and rates of transmission continue to decline in Los Angeles County. On Wednesday, 2,428 new cases were confirmed, with 58 fatalities, which was higher than usual due to a backlog […]