California uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is deceptive. There is a good chance even your insurance agent doesn’t clearly understand how it works. And you almost certainly need more of it than you currently have. The reason? Your UM/UIM insurance coverage is “non-stacking” — in other words, it only gives you coverage up to a combined total maximum benefit...
Continue ReadingYou may wonder, who pays medical bills in a car accident in California? In this article, we’ll go over who pays the medical bill, how your own insurance may cover the cost, what you need to file a lawsuit, and other questions you may have. Unfortunately, care for injuries suffered in a California car accident could be extremely expensive....
Continue ReadingWhen an unexpected motorcycle accident occurs, the motorcyclist is usually the most injured out of all parties involved. Motorcyclists are exposed and vulnerable to serious injury, as they don’t have the same protection as a driver in a car. The trauma you experience in a collision can be permanent. However, you have a right to recover compensation from the...
Continue ReadingAccording to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 38,000 people in the U.S. died in car accidents in 2020. In California, the number tops 3,558 — five times the national average. Driver error causes the majority of these car accidents. However, the type of car a person drives is often responsible for whether they...
Continue ReadingCalifornia drivers should take careful heed when approaching an intersection controlled by red and yellow traffic lights. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over one-third of all intersection-related fatalities involve traffic lights. If you’re wondering, “What happens if you run a yellow light and it turns red?”, read on. While dangerous, red and yellow light traffic collisions...
Continue ReadingWhen there is an accident involving someone not in a car but walking down the street, many focus on the rights of the pedestrian. But if you are the driver, you may wonder what the consequences are for hitting a pedestrian. When the unthinkable happens, and you find yourself facing this difficult circumstance, taking the appropriate steps to minimize...
Continue ReadingDespite our best efforts to drive safely and diligently obey traffic laws, we can still become victims of a crash caused by another’s negligence. In one of these collisions, injuries are often catastrophic and lead to lost wages, property damage, and a lengthy recovery time. The stress of this reality leads many victims to seek answers to the question,...
Continue ReadingThe experienced motorcycle accident attorneys at Wells Call Injury Law believe that you should not have to go to law school to understand California motorcycle laws, but sometimes the law can be confusing, especially if you are riding through multiple states. In an effort to keep you safe, we have provided a breakdown of what you need to know. ...
Continue ReadingCar collisions can be stressful, overwhelming, and downright exhausting. Nonetheless, getting a copy of the car accident report is critical. Our California car accident attorneys are here to help you learn how to obtain a police report from a car accident in Fairfield, CA. For more details, contact our knowledgeable team at Wells Call Injury Lawyers today. What Are...
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...
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