What is Assumption of Risk?
Various factors can impact your ability to seek damages in a personal injury case. Assumption of risk can relieve a defendant of liability in regard to negligence. This means that, if you sustained an injury after voluntarily exposing yourself to a known danger, you cannot recover damages. Assumption of Risk Legal Definition In legal terms, […]
How Soon Should I Visit The Doctor After My Accident?
Seeking medical attention is one of the most important steps to take following a car accident. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, every year, about 4.4 million drivers and passengers in the U.S. are injured seriously enough to require medical attention. Serious injuries aren’t always immediately obvious, so if you’ve been in […]
What Are Nominal Damages?
In a civil case, damages refer to the monetary compensation to the plaintiff by the other party, which has been found to have breached a duty or violated a right recognized by the law. Common forms include compensatory damages, which compensate for loss or injury, and punitive damages intended to punish the wrongdoer. Another, which […]
Jacob’s Personal Injury Legal Glossary
During a personal injury consultation at The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, a lawsuit, or trial, you’re likely to encounter a number of legal terms. Learning these can help you in your path to obtaining compensation. Whether your case involves a slip and fall or auto accident, here are some words and phrases you are […]
Defining Criminal Negligence
Negligence is a common legal term. There are key differences between civil negligence and criminal negligence. In the civil sense, damage or injuries resulting from someone else’s negligence are unintentional, although they owed a legal duty to protect that individual. Criminal negligence is also a failure to use reasonable care to avoid harm to another […]
6 Must-Follow Driving Tips for Winter in California
Motorists traveling through the snow country of California’s mountains must be prepared for driving in winter weather. Locations such as Ebbetts Pass, Sonora Pass, June Lake Loop, Mammoth Lakes, and others can become hazardous when the snow starts to fall. As ski season and winter in California approaches, it’s helpful to know these driving tips […]
Sports-Related Injuries in a Negligence Lawsuit
Participating in sports has inherent risks. Most sports involve high degrees of contact, thus increasing the risk of injury. Separating a typical sports injury from an avoidable one is often what lands, many institutions and teams to a negligence lawsuit. While people generally “assume the risk” of possible harm when voluntarily playing sports, some injuries […]
Who Is Liable for Accidents at School?
It’s a call no parent wants to get—their child was injured at school. In fact, millions of children are victims of accidents at school every year in the U.S. The steps you take next are crucial. Determining who is liable for a school accident can be challenging. All schools have a duty to keep children […]
What Qualifies as Gross Negligence?
Two common terms in personal injury claims are “ordinary negligence” and “gross negligence”. In general, negligence is a lack of care and caution someone would use in circumstances similar to those surrounding an accident. A mistake or lack of attentiveness constitutes ordinary negligence. However, gross negligence refers to careless acts that disregard the safety or […]
Exploding e-Cigs? How to Handle a Vaping Personal Injury
Have you suffered from a exploding e-cig or vaping related injuries? Here’s what to do in a vaping personal injury lawsuit. The increased use of vaping devices, or e-cigarettes, has led to numerous personal injuries and several deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 2,807 hospitalizations due to vaping-related lung injuries as […]