What Is the Difference Between a General Lawyer and Personal Injury Attorneys?
There are plenty of lawyers who choose to practice many areas of law. They can be helpful in many instances, especially if you require help in estate planning or real estate, insurance, business, or bankruptcy law. If you need a lawyer after, for example, being injured in a car accident, you may want to consider […]
This Week In The News (12/7-12/14)
Here is a roundup of news from the past week, reflecting changes in regulations, traffic accident and pedestrian fatalities, and safety initiatives in the Los Angeles area. 1. Speed Limits Increased Throughout Los Angeles City Council officials unanimously voted to raise speed limits by 5 to 10 miles per hour, according to The Los Angeles Times. […]
4 Reasons Why A Personal Injury Attorney May Not Take Your Case
If you’ve never sought legal counsel before, you probably think finding a lawyer to represent you is simple. Finding the right attorney is one factor. Having one to take on your case is another. There are often time limits for filing accident claims. One of the reasons you should seek legal representation quickly is a […]
Holiday Season Road Safety Tips
The holiday season presents a number of risks on top of ones drivers normally face. Winter weather can be challenging and drivers may be unfamiliar with areas they’re traveling to. Not to mention daylight is very limited this time of year. A leading Los Angeles personal injury attorney, The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, assists many […]
PG&E May Be at Fault for Deadly Camp Fire
The largest and deadliest wildfire in California history, the Camp Fire has killed 81 people, at the time of this writing, and has destroyed over 13,500 homes. It has also destroyed most of Paradise, a town of over 26,000 people in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The over 153,000 acres burned may not […]
Pedestrian Safety Tips
Pedestrians are at a high risk when it comes to traffic accidents. In 2016, there were 5,987 pedestrian deaths in the U.S., according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. While most types of traffic deaths were on the decline, pedestrian fatalities rose from 2007 to 2016, by a full 27 percent per a report […]
Electric Scooters: Rules of The Road
If you live in Southern California, you’ve likely noticed the flood of electric scooters (or e-scooters) on the sidewalks and streets in recent months. Dockless scooters, operated by popular rideshare companies such as Uber, Bird, and Lyft, have been involved in many accidents involving pedestrians and other vehicles. You may have even questioned the legality of these […]
Questions You Might Be Asked in a Slip and Fall Deposition
Once you file a lawsuit, a slip and fall case involves several steps before you can reach a settlement. One of these is the deposition. The defense’s attorney will want to ask you questions. While you know the facts of your case, the process can be quite intimidating if you are unfamiliar with it. The […]
Bird, Lime, Uber & Lyft Electric Scooters
Electric scooters are all the rage in Southern California. Nowadays, you can unlock a dockless scooter using a smartphone, and use it until you no longer need it. Bird and Lime scooters buzz through the streets and, when riders aren’t careful, serious accidents can occur. Riders too can be liable if they caused an accident, so […]
What Happens If I Get Into A Car Accidents with Pre-Existing Injuries?
A pre-existing injury can add to the complexity of a personal injury lawsuit. As you know, insurance companies are always looking for ways minimize damages awarded or disprove the plaintiff’s claim. For example, you may have been injured prior to a car accident. Your neck injury may have certainly been worsened by the crash, but […]