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 […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (12/07-12/13)
2 Weeks After Thanksgiving, L.A. County Sees Another Record-Breaking Day of New COVID-19 Cases Thursday, December 10 (KTLA 5) – A record-setting 12,819 new COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday in Los Angeles County, as were 74 new deaths, including the first virus-related death of a child. The staggering count follows the previous record high on […]
Recent Game-Changing NY Child Victims Act Ruling
The Child Victims Act (CVA) was signed into law on February 14, 2019, by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Since then, 44 complaints were filed against the Diocese of Rockville Center, which argued the law violates the Due Process Clause of the state constitution. Supreme Court Judge Steven Jaeger of Nassau County, however, said the […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (11/30-12/06)
Gov. Newsom Announces New Stay-At-Home Order in California Friday, December 4 (ABC 7) – On Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new regional stay-at-home order covering Northern California, Southern California, Greater Sacramento, Bay Area, and San Joaquin Valley. The move is considered an “emergency brake” to curb the spread of COVID-19 as ICU hospital […]
What Damages Can You Recover After an Eye Injury?
An eye injury is often severe and can involve permanent loss of vision or blindness. Depending on the type of accident and injury, it can require extensive treatment, including surgery. If you’ve recently suffered an eye injury, you might be wondering what types of damages you may be entitled to by law; some examples include […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (11/16-11/22)
California to Impose ‘Limited’ Stay-At-Home Order, Curfew in Purple Tier Counties; All SoCal Counties Impacted Thursday, November 19 (KTLA 5) – In a Thursday afternoon announcement, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a limited but mandatory stay-at-home order and overnight curfew for most residents starting Saturday night. The measure is an effort to slow a spike […]
Who Is Responsible in a Self-Driving Car Accident?
Originally concept cars, self-driving autonomous vehicles are no longer science fiction. But a self-driving car is just as capable of getting into an accident as one operated by a driver. It is not common to see a self-driving car accident as of yet, but that could change as automation technology advances and grows more popular. […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (11/09-11/15)
California Issues Travel Advisory Urging 14-day Quarantine After Passing 1 Million COVID-19 Cases Friday, November 13 (KTLA 5) – As COVID-19 cases surge to over 1 million in the state of California, the state issues added advisories and bans to keep its citizens safe. On Friday a new travel advisory was put in place urging […]
What to Do If You Have Been Injured by a Defective Product
A defective product injury is often a severe, life-changing event. Every year, far too many victims in California, including Los Angeles, experience a serious injury due to a product malfunction, design flaw, design defect, or unclear/missing instructions or warnings. A defective product can range from furniture to clothing, to a power tool, kitchen appliance or […]