Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (01/17-01/23)
COVID Transmission Rates Are Falling Across California, Bringing Cautious Optimism Thursday, January 20 (KTLA 5) – Health officials in California see indications that the surge related to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is beginning to flatten and wane. On Thursday, officials in San Francisco said they believe they’ve passed the peak of the wave. […]
What Are Extenuating Circumstances?
Extenuating Circumstances in California Injury Claims: When They Matter and How to Prove Them People search for “extenuating circumstances” when something unexpected affected what they did (or didn’t do)—missing a deadline, not reporting an accident right away, being unable to work, failing to follow a medical plan, or making a mistake that the insurance company […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (01/10-01/16)
Nurses Protest California Ruling Allowing COVID-Positive Nurses to Work Thursday, January 13 (Fox11 Los Angeles) – The California Department of Public Health issued a change in guidance on January 8, allowing healthcare providers who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 but who are asymptomatic to return to work. As a result, nurses across Southern California protested on […]
Full Coverage vs. Liability: Which Is Better?
Car insurance protects against financial losses in the event of an automobile accident. It is also required by law in most states. But did you know there are different types of policies? In this article, we’ll talk about full coverage vs. liability insurance. With liability coverage, only damages done to others are protected, while a […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (01/03-01/09)
New California COVID-19 Guidelines: What to Know Saturday, January 1 (Times-Herald) – Recently updated COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidelines from the California Department of Public Health ease some restrictions. Mainly aligning with updated federal rules, the new guidelines reduce the quarantine times for healthy individuals exposed to someone infected from 10 to 5 days. The […]
What Is a Testifying Expert?
Testifying Expert Witnesses in California Injury Cases: What They Do and When You Need One When a personal injury claim turns into a dispute about what really happened or what an injury is worth, insurance companies often stop treating the case like a simple paperwork problem and start treating it like a proof problem. That’s […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (12/27-01/02)
L.A. County Reports 91% Increase in COVID Cases Over Past Week Wednesday, December 29 (KTLA 5) – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 16,510 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (up from 8,633), an increase of 91% over the past week. This represents one of the highest daily case counts of the pandemic. […]
What Is a Letter of Protection?
Medical bills are among the greatest concerns in a personal injury case. There are barriers to getting paid; even if you have health insurance, you may still be required to pay out of pocket. A letter of protection, or LOP, guarantees a medical professional will be paid out of a future lawsuit settlement or amount […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (12/13-12/19)
New California Workplace COVID Rules to End Distinction for Vaccinated Workers Thursday, December 16 (KTLA 5) – On Thursday, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board extended coronavirus pandemic regulations, with new rules starting January 14 and set for three months. The revised regulations treat vaccinated and unvaccinated workers the same, prohibiting both from […]
When to Litigate and Settle Your Case
Whether you take your claim to court or settle your case before a trial can make a big difference financially. At The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, we’re always looking out for our clients’ best interests. We’ll take all the facts of your claim into consideration during a free consultation. But here are some questions […]