Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/31-09/04)
3 Sought in Hit-and-Run Crash That Left Multiple Vehicles Damaged, Power Pole Down in North Hollywood Thursday, September 3 (KTLA 5) – Following a hit-and-run crash in North Hollywood on Thursday morning, police are searching for three males involved in the incident, who are believed to have fled on foot. The crash was reported at […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/24-08/28)
Police and Protesters Clash in Downtown LA; Arrests, Injuries Reported Thursday, August 27 (NBC Los Angeles) – Protests against police brutality turned violent Wednesday night as protesters and police clashed inside the Third Street tunnel in downtown Los Angeles. Officers fired rubber bullets into the crowd while wearing riot gear. An unknown number of people […]
Common Injuries from Rollover Accidents and Crashes
Although not the most common types of car accidents, rollover accidents are the most dangerous. A rollover crash is when a vehicle’s roof contacts the ground during a crash. It can cause occupants to be ejected or crushed. In 2018, rollover car accidents accounted for 29% of all passenger vehicle occupant fatalities (but involve less […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/17-08/21)
Teen DUI Suspect Arrested After Car Collides With Bus in East L.A., Sending 14 to Hospital Wednesday, August 19 (KTLA 5) – A 17-year-old was arrested by police on suspicion of DUI after a collision between a Metro bus and the driver’s Volkswagen Beetle on Wednesday morning. Authorities said 14 people were hospitalized as a […]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 44% of traffic deaths over the Labor Day holiday weekend, between 2014 and 2018, involved drivers who had been drinking. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign runs from August 19 to September 7, 2020. This national drunk driving enforcement mobilization campaign is organized each […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/10-08/14)
Hospitalizations and Rates of Transmission of Coronavirus Continue to Decline in L.A. County Thursday, August 12 (KTLA 5) – According to health officials, coronavirus hospitalizations and rates of transmission continue to decline in Los Angeles County. On Wednesday, 2,428 new cases were confirmed, with 58 fatalities, which was higher than usual due to a backlog […]
California Motorcycle Laws
California Motorcycle Laws: What Riders Must Follow (and What Impacts an Injury Claim) California’s motorcycle laws affect more than whether you can get a ticket—they can also shape fault, insurance arguments, and compensation after a crash. If you ride in Los Angeles or anywhere in the state, the most helpful approach is to treat the […]
Stop on Red Week 2020
National Stop on Red Week runs from August 2-8. It is a campaign that aims to raise awareness of drivers running red lights, which is a dangerous form of reckless driving. The fact is that injuries and deaths caused by red-light running are totally preventable. The Stop on Red initiative, organized by the National Coalition […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/03-08/07)
Man Arrested After Crash Involving Tesla, Ferrari in Beverly Hills Wednesday, August 5 (KTLA 5) – Following an early Wednesday morning crash in Beverly Hills, which resulted in one arrest, police were investigating the incident. The two-vehicle crash near Sunset Boulevard and North Canon Drive left a Ferrari and Tesla badly damaged. It caused minor […]
Most Common Summer Injuries
The summer of 2020 may not seem like a typical season, with all the outdoor activities that have been closed or scaled back due to COVID-19. Nonetheless, many injuries are more common this time of year. The most common injury types include those involving transportation, burns, and outdoor activities; some are detailed below to help […]