Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/07-09/11)
California Wildfires Growing Bigger, Moving Faster Than Ever Thursday, September 10 (NBC Los Angeles) – According to fire experts, wildfire behavior is becoming more extreme due to drought and warming temperatures. A fire in the Sierra National Forest on Labor Day weekend moved 15 miles in a day, said fire officials, trapping hundreds of campers, […]
What to Do After a Construction Accident
With so many hazards, construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. There were about 80,000 nonfatal construction injuries in 2015, with 985 deaths. In 2018, there were 1,008 deaths, representing 21.1% of all worker fatalities that year, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). A construction site accident can […]
How Much Will I Get for Pain and Suffering from a Car Accident?
The amount of compensation you receive from a car accident depends on many factors. No two cases are the same. When it comes to pain and suffering, the individual impact of an injury will always be different from someone else’s; this is not something an insurance carrier will consider. That’s why you need a car […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/31-09/04)
3 Sought in Hit-and-Run Crash That Left Multiple Vehicles Damaged, Power Pole Down in North Hollywood Thursday, September 3 (KTLA 5) – Following a hit-and-run crash in North Hollywood on Thursday morning, police are searching for three males involved in the incident, who are believed to have fled on foot. The crash was reported at […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/24-08/28)
Police and Protesters Clash in Downtown LA; Arrests, Injuries Reported Thursday, August 27 (NBC Los Angeles) – Protests against police brutality turned violent Wednesday night as protesters and police clashed inside the Third Street tunnel in downtown Los Angeles. Officers fired rubber bullets into the crowd while wearing riot gear. An unknown number of people […]
Common Injuries from Rollover Accidents and Crashes
Although not the most common types of car accidents, rollover accidents are the most dangerous. A rollover crash is when a vehicle’s roof contacts the ground during a crash. It can cause occupants to be ejected or crushed. In 2018, rollover car accidents accounted for 29% of all passenger vehicle occupant fatalities (but involve less […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/17-08/21)
Teen DUI Suspect Arrested After Car Collides With Bus in East L.A., Sending 14 to Hospital Wednesday, August 19 (KTLA 5) – A 17-year-old was arrested by police on suspicion of DUI after a collision between a Metro bus and the driver’s Volkswagen Beetle on Wednesday morning. Authorities said 14 people were hospitalized as a […]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 44% of traffic deaths over the Labor Day holiday weekend, between 2014 and 2018, involved drivers who had been drinking. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign runs from August 19 to September 7, 2020. This national drunk driving enforcement mobilization campaign is organized each […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/10-08/14)
Hospitalizations and Rates of Transmission of Coronavirus Continue to Decline in L.A. County Thursday, August 12 (KTLA 5) – According to health officials, coronavirus hospitalizations and rates of transmission continue to decline in Los Angeles County. On Wednesday, 2,428 new cases were confirmed, with 58 fatalities, which was higher than usual due to a backlog […]
California Motorcycle Laws
Being a motorcyclist in Southern California is a thrilling experience, especially with the region’s beautiful scenery and mild year-round climate. The flip side to this is that riding a motorcycle can be very dangerous. That’s why it’s important to know the various California motorcycle laws, which range from requiring proper licensing and equipment to obeying […]