Should You Ride Your Bike on The Sidewalk?
In Los Angeles, it is legal to ride your bicycle on the sidewalk. However, it is illegal to ride a bike on a sidewalk in many places, such as parts of Los Angeles county outside of L.A. Bicycle laws vary by individual community, so it’s important to know the riding laws in your city before setting out […]
The Importance of Medical Records for Your Personal Injury Case
Why Are Medical Records Important? Medical records are important if you want to establish who’s at fault in a personal injury case. They can help prove an accident caused your injuries, and contributed to the medical bills, lost income, and other damages you dealt with later. As the injured party, your burden of proof in a […]
Top 5 Common Injuries Suffered From A Car Accident
Car accident injuries range from minor issues that resolve within days to lifelong disabilities. There are many factors that contribute to injuries, including whether the victim was wearing a seatbelt, where in the car they were sitting, and the speed of the crash. The use of airbags and an occupant’s position in their seat are […]
What Types of Damages Are Available in a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit?
Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Los Angeles, CA People typically ask our personal injury attorneys what their motorcycle accident claim is worth. The circumstances of each accident differ, so predicting a dollar amount is next to impossible. Ultimately, the damages awarded may be influenced by the bias of a jury (if the case goes to trial), […]
5 Tips To Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
When you ride a motorcycle on the road with cars, SUVs and even semi trucks, you are very vulnerable. In an accident there is no vehicle surrounding you to add a layer of protection. As a result, motorcycle crashes are much more likely to be fatal or cause a serious injury. If you have a […]
What To Do If You Are Injured In An Uber Accident?
What is Uber? Uber matches freelance drivers with those needing a ride via a mobile app. Uber sets the price, based on the number of riders, the vehicle and the distance and the driver and the rider(s) agree to this before the ride. The driver uses his or her own vehicle. Unlike taxis and limousines […]
Southern California Cities Explode With Electric Scooters
Dock less bike sharing is quickly taking over metro areas across the country, and with the growth of this mobility sharing option has come a new phenomenon – dock less electric scooters. Working similarly to the dock less bikes, these new electric scooters are unlocked and rented using a smartphone, then left wherever the rider […]
3 Tips to Help You Stay Safe on the Road
In 2010, roughly 95% of American households had a car while 85% used it to commute to work. Although now more US homes don’t own a car (this figure has gone up from 8.9% in 2010 to 9.1% in 2015, according to the American Census Bureau), it is safe to say there are millions of drivers […]
What To Do When Dealing With A Hit and Run
If you are the victim of a hit and run, you need a Los Angeles personal injury attorney like The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani. Find out more about what a hit and run is, and how to handle the situation. What is a Hit and Run? A hit and run occurS whenever the driver of a motor […]
Top 5 Most Important Safety Features For Cars
Driving in Los Angeles has unique challenges and considerations. Traffic on the Hollywood and Harbour Freeways is downright painful some days, and getting stuck in an unreliable car can be a nightmare. While electric versus gas power is at the top of many minds in today’s economy, car safety is a close second. Learn about […]