How to Appeal My Personal Injury Judgment and Win

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If your personal injury case is one of the few that go to trial, and you don’t agree with the jury verdict, you can appeal it. Appealing your personal injury judgement is a process in which the court can move to overturn the jury’s decision. This might be the same court where the trial took […]

Who Pays for a Car Accident in a Company Car?

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Car Accidents involving company cars are much more common than you might think. However, what happens afterward is a little more complex than if you have an accident in your own vehicle. Potential issues including whether you or the company providing the car compensate any injured motorists, all depend on the circumstances surrounding the crash. […]

Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (05/31-06/06)

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Moderna Seeks Full FDA Approval for Its COVID-19 Vaccine Tuesday, June 1 (NBC Los Angeles) – Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine was previously cleared for emergency use by the FDA and in other countries, but the company has revealed it has begun seeking full U.S. regulatory approval for the its use in adults. On Tuesday, the company […]

California’s Tort Law Explained

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California Tort Law: What It Is, How It Works, and When It Matters for Injury Claims When someone is hurt because another person, business, or government agency didn’t act with reasonable care, the legal rules that often govern the situation fall under California tort law. Tort law is the backbone of most personal injury cases—car […]

Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (05/24-05/30)

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California to offer $116 Million in COVID Vaccine Prize Money Thursday, May 27 (CNBC) – On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a total of $116.5 million in prize money to get millions more people vaccinated in California before June 15, when the state is set to fully reopen. The prize money, and single vaccine prize […]

Most Common Rideshare Accident Questions

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Rideshare services are a convenience for many people. The biggest companies include Uber, which serves 91 million consumers in 63 countries1, and Lyft, one of many such companies in the U.S. Unfortunately, far too many Lyft and Uber accidents occur due to speeding, tailgating, running stop signs, tired driving, using a phone while driving, weather […]

Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (05/17-05/23)

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Newsom Defies CDC Guidance, Will Wait Until June 15 to Ditch COVID-19 Mask Mandate Monday, May 17 (KUSI) – Officials announced on Monday that California will wait until June 15 to begin following federal guidelines that no longer require fully vaccinated individuals to wear face coverings. According to California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. […]

Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (05/10-05/16)

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L.A. County to Offer Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine to Children Ages 12 to 15 Starting Thursday Wednesday, May 12 (KTLA 5) – On Wednesday, officials announced Los Angeles County will begin providing Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12 to 15 on Thursday, May 13. The decision comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

Can You Receive Worker’s Comp for Hearing Loss?

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Workers’ Comp Benefits for Hearing Loss in California: How to Know If You Qualify Work-related hearing loss is often gradual, easy to dismiss, and hard to “pin” to a single day on the job—yet it can affect your career, safety, and quality of life for years. If you’re wondering whether workers’ compensation covers hearing loss […]