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 […]
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. […]