How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take?
Although it’s a question virtually any car accident claimant asks, there is no definitive answer. Some settlements are more straight forward. However, questionable liability, potentially high settlement amounts, and serious injuries can delay your settlement. Investing extra time can allow your Los Angeles personal injury attorney to pursue and win a larger settlement. The exact […]
This Week In The News (04/08-04/12)
Avenatti Charged with Embezzlement, Fraud, Cheating on Taxes Thursday, April 11 (AP News) – Attorney Michael Avenatti, 48 was indicted late Wednesday on 36 counts of stealing money from clients, bank fraud, not paying personal income taxes, and lying in bankruptcy proceedings. The 61-page long indictment contains allegations Avenatti embezzled money from five clients. Other […]
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Sue?
You can file a personal injury lawsuit up to two years from the date of a car accident. A statute of limitations establishes this rule; it restricts your legal rights to collect damages once the deadline has passed. You can also file a wrongful death claim up to two years after a car accident that […]
This Week In The News (04/01-04/05)
Los Angeles Reckons with the Loss of Nipsey Hussle Wednesday, April 3 (The Fader) – On Monday, April 1, crowds gathered at a shopping center at Crenshaw and Slauson, where rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed Sunday. The location is where his “Hussle In The House” video was filmed and where he frequented while […]
7 Important Details To Know About Personal Injury Cases
The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani is highly regarded across all of California. We specialize in personal injury cases and recovering maximum compensation for clients in various situations. To start, here are seven things you need to know when filing a personal injury claim: It’s Not Only About Car Accidents Personal injury law applies to […]
This Week In The News (03/25-03/29)
Michael Avenatti Arrested and Charged with Embezzlement and Attempt to Extort Nike Monday, March 25 (The Wrap) – Attorney Michael Avenatti was arrested in Manhattan on Monday. Charged with trying to extort over $20 million from Nike, Avenatti was also charged in a separate federal case in Los Angeles. These charges concern accusations of embezzling […]
This Week In The News (03/18-03/22)
USC Selects Carol Folt as New President as University Tries to Move Past Scandals Wednesday, March 20 (Los Angeles Times) – Carol Folt was appointed as the first female president of USC in the institution’s 139-year history. The former chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Folt is set to take the […]
How Does Workers’ Comp Work?
Employers are required by law to purchase workers’ compensation insurance, and pay benefits if you suffer an injury or illness related to your job. You may qualify for benefits, or hire a workers comp attorney in Los Angeles, if you’re hurt in a fall, injured in a car accident while delivering goods, or sustain repetitive […]
This Week In The News (03/11-03/15)
Lori Loughlin Arrested in Los Angeles in College Admissions Bribery Scandal Wednesday, March 13 (NY Daily News) – Actress and “Full House” star Lori Loughlin, 54, and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Gianulli, were arrested Wednesday in Los Angeles for their alleged participation in a college admissions bribery scandal. Prosecutor allege the couple paid $500,000 […]
How to Determine Who Is at Fault in an Accident
After a car accident, the goal of other driver’s insurance company is to avoid damage payouts. A driver at fault is usually someone who violated a traffic law due to speeding, distracted driving, running a red light, etc. Nonetheless, their insurer will probably deny its customer was at fault. Determining who is at fault for […]