Los Angeles Roads More Dangerous for Cyclists
Established in 1956 and promoted by the League of American Bicyclists, May kicks off ‘National Bike Month’. This is a time to raise awareness about cycling safety and about the health benefits that biking provides. More people making a conscious effort to use non-motorized vehicles as a way of transportation does wonders for the environment […]
Jacob’s Jackpot Giveaway Winner!
The first week (05/11/2020 thru 05/15/2020) of Jacob’s Jackpot Giveaway Contest was a huge success! Thank you to all who participated and nominated local rideshare drivers. We value our local heroes and our excited to announce this week’s winner: Congratulations Razi Massoumi from Huntington Beach, CA I hope this $1,000 can bring some relief to […]
May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
In 2018, 4,985 motorcyclists were killed in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Motorcyclists are about 28 times more likely to die in accidents than passenger car occupants.1 Being the victim of a motorcycle accident comes with many challenges, so it helps to have a top Los Angeles personal injury […]
Jacob’s Journal — Weekly News Rewind: 05/04-05/08
California Moving Into Phase 2 Reopening; Here’s What That Means For Businesses Friday, May 8 (ABC 7) – As Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled more specific guidelines on loosening California’s state-at-home order on Thursday, the Department of Public Health issued new rules for retailers and manufacturer’s warehouses. Starting Friday, clothing stores, book stores, toy stores, and […]
Is It Safe to Bike During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
May is National Bike Month. It has been observed since 1956; however, the coronavirus pandemic has left most of us to “shelter-in-place” and “stay-at-home” well into the spring. Yet, some officials have promoted exercise outdoors while practicing social distancing. Biking can help maintain your health, boost your immune system, and fight COVID-19. Benefits of Bike […]
Jacob’s Journal — Weekly News Rewind: 04/27-05/01
Newsom Orders All OC Beaches Closed After Seeing Large Crowds Thursday, April 30 (ABC 7) – On Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a “hard close” of all Orange County beaches as of May 1. The order comes after thousands of people flocked to the beaches last weekend during a heatwave. Newsom said that “mixing” […]
What Is Negligence Anyways?
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. has topped 1 million, as of this article.1 Some of these have been the subject of negligence lawsuits, most notably those involving cruise ships and nursing homes. But what does negligence really mean? What is Negligence? From a legal standpoint, it has to do with exercising a duty of care to others. In […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind: 04/20-04/24
LA County Help Center Offers Resources to Workers, Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis Thursday, April 23 (ABC 7) – Los Angeles County has seen a massive surge in unemployment claims as a result of the coronavirus emergency, unlike anything the county has seen before. Combined with the hundreds of small businesses that have been […]
10 Dangers of Springtime Driving
According to NHTSA crash stats, the number of car crashes in the U.S. spikes in spring. While one would think driving conditions improve, there are still seasonal driving challenges that can make roads dangerous. More drivers on the roads is one factor. But here are 10 hazards you need to be aware of to exercise […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind: 04/13-04/17
Mayor Garcetti Outlines How City Will Determine When to Scale Back LA ‘Safer-at-Home’ Orders Wednesday, April 15 (ABC 7) – In response to the continued spike in new COVID-19 cases and deaths in Los Angeles County, Mayor Eric Garcetti has extended the “safer-at-home” order to May 15th. Beyond that, it is unclear how much longer […]