Nearly 5,000 people passed away due to accidents involving large trucks in 2020. We understand that a truck accident can be disastrous for all involved. Financial compensation can help address some concerns as accident victims heal and work to put their lives back together. Our clients often ask us what California’s average semi-truck accident settlement is. While there is...
Continue ReadingWe hear too often these days about tragic injuries to innocent people after a road rage accident. You may wonder how you would show that the other driver was at fault due to their aggressive behavior. Wells Call Injury Lawyers has prepared this post about the critical components of proving negligence in this context. If you have additional questions,...
Continue ReadingReckless driving and negligent driving are responsible for many accidents throughout California. Both driving behaviors often result in severe injuries and extensive property damage; however, they differ. If you suffered injuries in an accident, you might wonder, What is considered reckless driving or negligent driving? When someone else causes your injuries in a car accident, you deserve to recover...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve suffered a catastrophic injury because of another party’s negligence, you may wonder what your case is worth. You might think knowing the average settlement amounts could lead you in the right direction. However, determining an actual average settlement amount is nearly impossible. Catastrophic injury compensation amounts vary greatly. Since each case is unique, settlements can range anywhere...
Continue ReadingYou may have suffered serious and life-threatening injuries if you’ve been injured in a California trucking accident. You may face long hospitalizations, lengthy rehabilitation, and a lifetime of disability. Sometimes, however, drivers are lucky enough to escape without grave injuries and can take a few steps to help them recover compensation later on. Knowing what to do after a...
Continue ReadingMotorcycle riders are uniquely vulnerable when they share the road with cars. In an instant, you could lose your motorcycle, your health, your livelihood, and in severe cases, your life. If someone else’s negligence caused your motorcycle crash and the driver who caused the accident left the scene without offering help, you don’t have to suffer the consequences alone....
Continue ReadingIf you or a loved one suffered an injury in California and started looking for legal advice online, you may have come across the phrase “catastrophic injury” and want to know exactly what the catastrophic injury definition includes. Our team of experienced attorneys at Wells Call Injury Lawyers can give you the answers you need. Since Wells Call Injury...
Continue ReadingThe landscape and weather patterns of California make it a prime destination for motorcyclists throughout the United States. Unfortunately, that means thousands of motorcycle accidents happen on California roads every year. The size and shape of motorcycles make them less visible to drivers of passenger vehicles and other automobiles, putting motorcyclists at higher risk of a crash. Additionally, the...
Continue ReadingThe average passenger vehicle weighs between 3,000 and 6,000 pounds. A semi-truck with a trailer attached can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. As a result of this size difference, truck accidents can inflict devastating injuries on those involved. The National Safety Council (NSC) reported that 107,000 trucks were involved in injury accidents. In truck accidents,...
Continue ReadingThere are a number of different types of accidents that can cause a traumatic brain injury. Further, these types of injuries can cause a wide range of short-term and long-term symptoms. And unfortunately, traumatic brain injury’s long-term effects can permanently change your life. If you suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident, it might be comforting to know...
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