Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (05/23-05/29)
Driver Detained by Sacramento Residents Following Fatal Crash: CHP Thursday, May 26 (FOX 40) – According to the California Highway Patrol, South Sacramento residents helped detain a pickup truck driver who collided with an SUV, until police officers arrested him. The 34-year-old driver of the SUV was killed, while the passenger, her 4-year-old daughter, was […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (05/16-05/22)
Federal team to investigate Tesla crash that killed 3 in California Tuesday, May 18 (NBC Los Angeles) – The U.S. government’s road safety agency has dispatched a team to investigate the possibility that a Tesla involved in a California crash that killed three people was operating on a partially automated driving system. The National Highway […]
Who Is Liable in a Delivery Truck Accident?
Online shopping has increased dramatically over the last couple of years. From food to furniture, to virtually any type of consumer product, just about every item is delivered via truck. And with so many trucks on the road, accidents occur daily, causing serious injuries and damage. When you file an accident claim, one of the […]
What Does It Mean to Renege an Insurance Claim?
When an Insurance Company “Reneges” on a Claim: What It Means and What You Can Do in California People often say an insurer “reneged” on a claim when the company seemed to approve coverage or payment—then later backed away, delayed, reduced, or denied what it previously indicated it would do. In California personal injury claims, […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (05/09-05/15)
3 Killed, 3 Construction Workers Hurt in PCH Crash Thursday, May 12 (NBC Los Angeles) – Police reported that a car crashed into construction equipment on Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach on Thursday morning. The incident left three people dead. All were occupants of the car, according to police, and three construction workers sustained […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Attorney-Client Relationship
The attorney-client relationship is one that is dependent on trust, whether it involves dealing with a specific matter, or the lawyer agrees to provide a broader range of legal representation. This relationship is typically forged by paying a retainer fee. But in some cases, no fee is paid or agreement signed; for example, if the […]
How to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
Motorcyclists are more vulnerable than other motorists to suffering severe injuries and death in a crash. Between 2011 and 2020, over 5,000 motorcyclists were killed in California due to motorcycle accidents, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (and 50,000+ were nationally). Tens of thousands are injured every year. A severe accident can leave […]
How Long Does a Settlement Take?
How Long Does a Personal Injury Settlement Take in California? After a crash or injury, one of the first questions most people have is timing: how long will it take to settle my personal injury case? In California, the answer depends on how quickly your medical picture becomes clear, how the insurance company responds, and […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (04/18-04/24)
San Diego, CA – 19-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed by Semi on I-15 Wednesday, April 20 (Fox 5 San Diego) – The California Highway Patrol reported a 19-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a semi-truck on Interstate 15 last Sunday. A CHP officer said the man walked into traffic lanes on the right shoulder of […]
What Truck Drivers Need to Know About California Worker’s Comp Law
California Workers’ Comp for Truck Drivers: What You Need to Know Before You File Truck driving in California comes with unique risks and unique paperwork. If you were injured while driving, loading, unloading, securing cargo, fueling, inspecting equipment, or doing anything else for work, you may be wondering whether California workers’ compensation applies, what benefits […]