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 Scooter Accidents in California: Who’s Liable and What to Do Next Electric scooters (often called “e-scooters”) are everywhere in California—especially in Los Angeles. They’re convenient, but when something goes wrong, injuries can be serious and liability can get complicated fast. A scooter crash can involve a driver, a scooter rider, a pedestrian, a rideshare, […]
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 […]
Common Legal Terms You’ll Hear in a Personal Injury Case
Every personal injury case is unique, but you’ll hear common terms that may be confusing, often referred to as legalese. Your Los Angeles personal injury attorney will explain everything. While your main focus is to get compensation for your injuries, medical costs, loss of work, etc., these legal terms can help make the process seem less intimidating […]
Who Is Liable in a Borrowed Car Accident?
Who’s Liable When You Crash a Borrowed Car in California? Borrowing a friend’s or family member’s car seems simple—until a collision happens. Then the big question becomes: who is legally and financially responsible? In California, liability in a borrowed-car accident often depends on a mix of insurance rules, “permissive use,” negligence, and whether someone (driver, […]
Can a Landlord Be Liable for a Dog Bite?
Many landlords forbid tenants from having a dog. That isn’t because they don’t like canines. It is due to the landlord’s fear they may be liable if the dog bites someone. Although this is possible given certain conditions, it is rare for a landlord to be liable for dog bite injuries. If such an incident […]