L.A. Is One of the Car Chase Capitals of the World
Los Angeles, California is known for its movie stars, palatial estates, palm-lined boulevards, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But not everything in LA is glitz and glamour. Los Angeles is also known as one of the car chase capitals of the world and home to one of the most infamous police pursuits of all […]
Jacob’s Journal — Weekly News Rewind: 05/11-05/15
Thunderbirds Flyover: Here’s the Los Angeles Schedule and Flight Path for the Aerial Show Honoring SoCal Frontline Workers Friday, May 15 (ABC 7) – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have planned to fly over Southern California on Friday to solute health care workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel. Six F-16-C/D Fighting Falcons are […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind: 06/08-06/12
7 Los Angeles Officers Removed from Their Field Duties After Using Excessive Force During Protests, Police Say Thursday, June 11 (CNN) – On Wednesday, the LAPD revealed to CNN that at least seven officers were removed from their field duties for using excessive force on demonstrators at protests. In a statement, it said allegations of […]
California Laws on Dog-Bite Liability
California has “strict liability” laws regarding dog bites. These are covered under California Civil Code section 3342. In most instances, pet owners are liable for injuries caused by dogs, even if their animal had never been vicious, the owner didn’t know they were, or their animal instincts took over and there was a way to […]
Jacob’s Journal — Weekly News Rewind: 05/25-05/29
COVID Relief: Newly Announced Rent-Assistance Program Could Help Up to 80,000 Los Angeles Families, Officials Say Thursday, May 28 (ABC 7) – Los Angeles city officials have announced a plan to allocate $100 million dollars to a COVID-19-related renters-relief assistance program, the largest such program in the nation. Funds from the $700 million awarded to […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Impact on Personal Injury and Auto Accident Cases
Coronavirus could impact the timeline of your personal injury case, and potentially even its value. The coronavirus pandemic has affected every aspect of life. Many courts are closed and the U.S. economy has taken a serious hit. But you can still take steps to maintain your auto accident or personal injury case. The ultimate case value and benefits […]
Jacob’s Journal — Weekly News Rewind: 05/18-05/22
Apple’s and Google’s Coronavirus Tools Give Health Officials More Data Wednesday, May 20 (Los Angeles Times) – On Wednesday, Apple Inc. and Google released a system called Exposure Notification to help public health authorities gather information on who has been exposed to the coronavirus. It provides tools to develop apps that notify users if they’ve […]
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 […]