In California, many personal injury claims hinge on proving that one party was negligent and that their negligence caused the victim’s damages. A party acts negligently when they fail to act as a reasonably prudent person would under the same or similar circumstances. However, even if you can show that a party acted unreasonably, you still need to prove...
Continue ReadingWells Call Injury Lawyers recently helped a client obtain a settlement for much more than the insurance company’s policy limits, and the insurance company agreed to pay it. Normally, a person’s insurance policy limits are the maximum amount that a person can recover for their injuries. In California, the automobile policy limits are extremely low. The minimum required by...
Continue ReadingA slip-and-fall liability claim is a type of personal injury claim based on negligence. Broadly speaking, negligence refers to a situation where someone’s carelessness or purposeful actions harmed you. In a slip-and-fall case, someone else’s (like a property owner’s) carelessness created a hazardous environment, resulting in you slipping and falling. What Do I Need to Prove to Win My...
Continue ReadingIf you suffered injuries in an accident due to someone else’s negligence or willful misconduct, California law allows you to pursue just compensation for your losses. No one ever expects a bad accident to happen to them. However, when an accident occurs, it can leave you reeling. You and your family may be left in an uncertain financial situation...
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