Psychological Damages in an Injury Claim
A serious physical injury can have psychological and emotional effects, including anxiety, depression, and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psychological injuries can have drastic impacts on a person’s life. As such, they are considered a form of personal injury and an accident victim can sometimes recover compensation for psychological damages. Continue reading to […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (02/15-02/21)
Los Angeles Lakers Star Anthony Davis Has Calf Strain, To Be Reevaluated in 2-3 Weeks Monday, February 15 (ESPN) – On Monday, an MRI revealed Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis suffered a calf strain and aggravated tendinosis following an injury during Sunday’s game with the Denver Nuggets. The injury occurred when Davis drove on […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (02/08-02/14)
Los Angeles Temporarily Shuts Five Coronavirus Vaccination Sites Thursday, February 11 (The New York Times) – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced this week that five coronavirus vaccination sites will be temporarily closed due to concerns over exhausting supplies of the Moderna vaccine. The closures include Dodger Stadium. Closures are expected to start on Friday […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (02/01-02/07)
100 CVS Pharmacies Across California To Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations Starting Next Week Tuesday, February 2 (CBS Los Angeles) – CVS Health announced it will begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations at 100 CVS Pharmacies in California starting February 11. Appointments can be booked starting February 9, on CVS.com, the pharmacy’s website, or by phone. Officials from the […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (01/25-01/31)
Los Angeles, Fans Remember Bryant One Year After Deadly Crash Thursday, January 28 (Yahoo! Sports) – On Tuesday, basketball fans gathered in Los Angeles to remember Kobe Bryant on the one-year anniversary of the NBA superstar’s death in a helicopter crash, along with his daughter, Gianna, and seven other people on board. Fans laid flowers […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (01/18-01/24)
21-Year-Old Man Dies in Newport Beach Crash Sunday, January 24 (The Orange County Register) – Zackary Topolewski-Jury, 21, died in a Santa Ana hospital Sunday morning after his sports car crashed in Newport Beach on Saturday night. The crash occurred at around 11:10 p.m. at 6904 West Coast Highway, when the silver Mustang smashed through […]
What You Need to Do After a Truck Accident in Los Angeles
Any kind of motor vehicle accident is scary. A truck accident can be even more serious and terrifying than a car crash. If you’re involved in an accident with a truck in Los Angeles, it is critical to make the right choices, from seeking immediate medical attention to contacting the police, to gathering all the […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (12/14-12/20)
LA County Shatters COVID-19 Case, Death, Hospitalization Records Thursday, December 17 (CBS Los Angeles) – On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health reported 22,422 new COVID-19 cases and 138 deaths. While health officials reported about 7,000 backlog cases were included in that total, it raises the total cases countywide to 566,005 and deaths […]
Who Is Liable in a Semi Truck Accident?
There are many legal challenges when filing a claim for a semi truck accident. Determining who is at fault is an important step, but determining who is liable can be complex, as sometimes multiple parties may be to blame. If you’ve been injured in an accident involving a semi truck, compensation for medical costs, lost […]
What to Do After a Car Accident Without Health Insurance
Car accidents often lead to serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment. If you have no health insurance, it’s unlikely you can afford to pay out-of-pocket for every healthcare service you’ll need. But don’t avoid medical treatment. You can still receive prompt care even without health insurance. The problem is medical providers require payment as […]