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 […]
Negligence vs. Malpractice: What’s the Difference?
Negligence vs. Malpractice in California: What’s the Difference? People often use “negligence” and “malpractice” interchangeably, especially after a serious injury. In California personal injury cases, they’re related concepts—but they aren’t the same. The difference can affect who you sue, what you must prove, what defenses apply, what experts you may need, and how deadlines (statutes […]
Do I Need a Wrongful Death Attorney to Sue a Nursing Home?
Neglect, abuse, failure to provide access to medical care, and poor conditions are just some unfortunate causes of nursing home deaths. Nursing home staff have a duty to protect and care for the people who stay there. You can sue a nursing home for wrongful death in a variety of circumstances. It can help cover […]
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 […]