What is a Liability Waiver?
In some personal injury cases, you may lose the right to sue another party for harm or damage it has caused. A liability waiver, or release of liability, is a document you may be required to sign to use a facility or participate in an activity. Such activities have inherent dangers despite measures to protect […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (04/19-04/25)
6 Million Vaccine Doses Administered in L.A. County Monday, April 9 (Los Angeles Blade) – On Monday, Los Angeles County public health officials announced more than 6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the county. These include 4,080,126 first doses and 2,239,672 second doses. Two million people are fully protected against the […]
Take a Closer Look into The Personal Injury Lawsuit Process
For people unfamiliar with the personal injury lawsuit process, and that’s most of us, there are many complex steps to consider. Most lawsuits don’t go as far as the trial phase. But from filing a suit to reaching a settlement, the process can be daunting. However, working with a personal injury attorney to properly navigate […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (04/12-04/18)
LA County Remains in COVID Orange Tier as City Expands Vaccines to 16+ Wednesday, April 14 (NBC Los Angeles) – State figures released Tuesday show that, in Los Angeles County, the seven-day average rate of new COVID-19 cases increased from 3.1 to 3.2 per 100,000 residents, while the city of Los Angeles expanded vaccines to […]
What is the Statute of Limitations?
The statute of limitations is one of the most important aspects of personal injury law to consider when filing a lawsuit. It is one of the first things your Los Angeles personal injury attorney will review to determine the prospects of your case. If you’re not familiar with this concept, we will explain what it […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (04/05-04/11)
COVID Vaccine Passport: Fauci Says Federal Government Won’t Mandate Monday, April 5 (FOX 11) – Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser for President Joe Biden, said he does not believe the use of vaccine passports will be mandated by the federal government, in a discussion with Fox 11’s Elex Michaelson on Friday. Saying it could […]
Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
As a plaintiff in a personal injury case, you may be entitled to seek damages, or compensation for injuries, property damage, or other losses. This compensation can be sought directly from the person or entity that caused these losses or contributed to them, or through their insurance company. There are three general types of damages […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (03/29-04/04)
Four Dead, 2 Wounded, Including Suspect, In Shooting Near Los Angeles Wednesday, March 31 (Reuters.com) – Four people, including a child, were killed in a shooting at an office building in the city of Orange on Wednesday. The incident took place about 30 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Police reported that the suspect engaged […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (03/22-03/28)
Los Angeles Lakers Star and Former LA Clippers Exec Elgin Baylor Dies at 86 Monday, March 22 (ESPN.com) – Hall of Fame forward and former LA Clippers general manager Elgin Baylor died at age 86 on Monday of natural causes, according to a statement by the Los Angeles Lakers. Baylor played 14 seasons with the […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (03/15-03/21)
Californians with Certain Health Conditions, Disabilities Can Now Sign Up for COVID-19 Vaccine Monday, March 15 (KTLA 5) – On Monday, California expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to about 4.4 million people. People aged 16 to 64 with cancer, chronic kidney disease, chronic pulmonary disease, down syndrome, are immunocompromised from an organ transplant, are […]