Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (04/04-04/10)
24-Year-Old Man Died, Another Hospitalized Following a Head-On Crash in San Miguel (San Miguel, CA) Wednesday, April 6 (Nationwide Report) – A head-on crash on Monday in San Miguel killed a 24-year-old man. According to reports, the car accident happened on Indian Valley Road and Vineyard Canyon Road at around 3:35 p.m. A Mazda 3 […]
How to Avoid Tractor Trailer Accidents
A tractor-trailer can weigh 30 times more than the average car, which is why a crash is often devastating to occupants of smaller vehicles. In 2019, nearly 157,000 large trucks were involved in fatal and non-fatal crashes, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). However, it is possible to avoid a truck accident. […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (03/21-03/27)
What Truck Drivers Need to Know About California Worker’s Comp Law There were over 3.5 million truck drivers in the U.S. in 2021, according to the American Trucking Associations. It’s a growing industry and has many benefits, but truckers are at a greater risk of injury than most professionals. Not only are they injured in […]
Workplace Safety for Truck Drivers
A long-haul trucker, working 60 hours a week, can log in over 107,000 miles in a year. In 2019, 4,479 fatal crashes involving large trucks were reported, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Trucking safety is an important matter for every truck driver, their passengers, other motorists, and pedestrians. Truck crashes aren’t the […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (03/07-03/13)
California Man Pleads Guilty to Misappropriating COVID-19 Funds Thursday, March 10 (Justice.gov) – Grigor Garibyan, 36, of North Hollywood pleaded guilty on Thursday to stealing government funds intended to aid medical providers treating COVID-19 patients. Court documents in the Central District of California show he admitted to owning GMA Home Health Inc. in Van Nuys, […]
How to Sue a Company for Negligence
How to Sue a Company for Negligence in California: A Step-by-Step Playbook When a business fails to act with reasonable care and someone gets hurt, you may have the right to pursue a negligence claim. In California, that often means starting with an insurance claim—but in some situations, filing a lawsuit is the step that […]
Jacob’s Guide to Getting the Most Out of a Car Accident Settlement
How to Get the Most Out of a California Car Accident Settlement After a crash, it’s easy to focus on the visible damage—your car, your bruises, the tow bill—and miss the decisions that can make or break the value of an injury claim. Insurance companies evaluate settlements based on documentation, credibility, medical proof, and legal […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (02/28-03/06)
Children Among 4 Killed in Fresno County Crash with Semi-Truck; 3 Others Injured Thursday, March 3 (ABC 30) – On Wednesday, a two-vehicle crash left four people dead, including two children, and three other people with major injuries. The California Highway Patrol has identified the deceased as Lute Fekitoa, 43; Naomi Cook, 35; Adimada Fekitoa, […]
What Is a Settlement Agreement?
Settlement Agreements in California Injury Claims: What They Mean and What Happens Next A settlement agreement is the written deal that ends a personal injury claim without a trial. In California injury cases, it usually means you (the injured person) agree to accept a specific amount of money (and sometimes other terms), and in exchange […]
Can You Sue Someone for Giving You COVID?
Can You Sue Someone for Giving You COVID-19 in California? People search this question because they’re dealing with real fallout: medical bills, missed work, long COVID symptoms, and the frustration of feeling like someone else’s reckless choices put them at risk. In California, it can be possible to bring a legal claim for COVID-19 exposure, […]