Reckless 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 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...
Continue ReadingIf you have lost a loved one due to the wrongdoing of another, you may be able to seek justice and compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful death lawsuits allow the deceased’s family members to recover certain damages for their losses. While no amount of money can ever replace your loved one, compensation can help you and your...
Continue ReadingA dump truck accident can completely upend a person’s life, causing injuries and fatalities. In 2019 alone, there were 402 fatal crashes involving dump trucks, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. We realize how stressful a collision can be and the pressure the resulting injuries can put on you. So feel free to contact our knowledgeable truck...
Continue ReadingThere is nothing worse than losing a loved one, especially when you believe their death could have been avoided. Wrongful death is a legal cause of action that can be brought by certain surviving family members or the decedent’s estate to secure compensation when a person dies because of someone’s wrongful or negligent act. The California wrongful death lawyers...
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