Defining Criminal Negligence
Negligence is a common legal term. There are key differences between civil negligence and criminal negligence. In the civil sense, damage or injuries resulting from someone else’s negligence are unintentional, although they owed a legal duty to protect that individual. Criminal negligence is also a failure to use reasonable care to avoid harm to another […]
6 Must-Follow Driving Tips for Winter in California
Winter Driving in California: 6 Smart Tips for Staying Safe (and Protecting Yourself After a Crash) California winters look different depending on where you are—fog on the Central Valley, heavy rain in Los Angeles, icy bridges in the Inland Empire, and chain-control blizzards in the Sierra. But the common thread is this: winter conditions reduce […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/18-10/24)
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/18-10/24) COVID Economy Woes: California Unemployment Claims Rocket Higher Thursday, October 21 (The Mercury News) – According to the U.S. Labor Department, 80,700 first-time unemployment claims were filed in California during the week ending October 16, the most in six months (the week ending April 3). The number was […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/11-10/17)
Nearly 40% of California State Workers Are Unvaccinated Against COVID Despite Newsom Order Friday, October 15 (The Sacramento Bee) – Data from California’s Human Resources Department reveal only about 62% of state workers have received a COVID-19 vaccination as of October 7. In July, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered workers to be vaccinated or submit to […]
Sports-Related Injuries in a Negligence Lawsuit
Sports Injury Negligence Lawsuits in California: Who Can Be Liable and What You Need to Prove Sports injuries are often treated as “part of the game,” but that doesn’t mean every injury is unavoidable—or that no one can be held accountable. In California, you may have a possible negligence claim when an injury is caused […]
Who Is Liable for Accidents at School?
Who Can Be Liable for a School Accident in California? When an accident happens at a school, most families want the same answers right away: who is responsible, who pays for medical care, and what needs to be documented to protect a potential claim. The challenge is that school injuries aren’t handled like a typical […]
What Documents Do You Need After A Car Accident?
After a car accident, there are lots of documents that can help prove your case. The proper documentation is crucial in filing your claim, as it provides direct evidence of fault, damages, and other circumstances surrounding the accident. Whether a serious physical injury, psychological impacts, and/or missed work days resulted, the evidence is in the […]
What Qualifies as Gross Negligence?
Gross Negligence in California: What It Means and What Typically Qualifies “Gross negligence” is more than a mistake. In California personal injury cases, it generally refers to conduct that shows an extreme departure from ordinary care—behavior that looks like a reckless disregard for the safety of others. People search this topic because the label can […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/20-09/26)
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/20-09/26) California Now Requires Proof of COVID Vaccine or Negative Test at Indoor ‘Mega’ Events; Here’s What to Know Wednesday, September 22 (KTLA 5) – A state mandate issued this week requires attendees of large indoor events in California to have proof they are vaccinated against COVID-19 or have […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/13-09/19)
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/13-09/19) California First to Drop High COVID Transmission Status, Has Lowest Case Rate in U.S. Wednesday, September 15 (Newsweek) – On Wednesday, a map by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed California as the only state below a high level of community COVID-19 transmission. Every […]