Benjamin Scott, Author at Wells Call Injury Lawyers

Apr 23, 2024 | By Benjamin Scott | Read Time: 3 minutes | Medical Malpractice

Why Arbitration for a Medical Malpractice Case Is Not Always a Good Idea

In cases of medical malpractice, signing a healthcare arbitration agreement forfeits your right to sue. Instead, any claims against the medical provider are resolved by an arbitrator. The common description of “rent-a-judge” is fairly accurate. Legal scholars have hailed arbitration as a way of rendering dispute resolution quick and cost-effective. Its critics, however, caution that arbitration is not suitable...

Apr 23, 2024 | By Benjamin Scott | Read Time: 2 minutes | Car Accident

What Is Considered Reckless Driving in California?

When someone drives recklessly, they knowingly put themselves and everyone on or near the road in danger. Unlike most unintentional vehicle accidents, a reckless driver understands the risks and chooses to drive without caution. Reckless driving has serious consequences, and drivers should be held accountable for their deliberate actions that put others in danger. If you have been injured...

Feb 1, 2024 | By Benjamin Scott | Read Time: 4 minutes | Car Accident

What Is the Timeframe for Reporting an Uber Accident in California?

Uber is one of the most popular ridesharing companies in the world. Its mission is to make movement accessible to everyone. And now Uber is more than just ridesharing. Their drivers can deliver groceries and restaurant food as well. But Uber vehicles are not immune to accidents on the roadways. If you or a loved one were in an...

Jan 9, 2024 | By Benjamin Scott | Read Time: 4 minutes | Personal Injury

Navigating California Motorcycle Insurance Laws and Requirements

Riding a motorcycle in the Golden State is a great way to get around. Whether on a long ride or your daily commute. In 2020, California had the most motorcycle registrations of any state, with 785,424. Of course, like any other vehicle transportation, riding a motorcycle is not without risk and anyone who owns or rides a motorcycle in...

Nov 17, 2023 | By Benjamin Scott | Read Time: 3 minutes | Car Accident

How to Report Reckless Driving in California

Reckless driving is driving with a wanton disregard for the safety of others. In California, this offense is a misdemeanor. Reckless driving can be driving aggressively, excessively speeding, racing, showing road rage, or any other pattern of driving that ignores the safety of others on the road. These are very dangerous behaviors that can cause serious accidents, injuries, and...

Sep 21, 2023 | By Benjamin Scott | Read Time: 3 minutes | Car Accident

What Happens If There Is No Police Report for a Car Accident in CA?

You were in a minor car accident, and no police report was filed. What happens? If there’s no police report for a car crash in California, you can still pursue a claim. To succeed, gather compelling evidence to support your case, as it must outweigh the other party’s argument. Now, most people report accidents to the police. And most...

Aug 18, 2023 | By Benjamin Scott | Read Time: 4 minutes | Car Accident

What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement for Back and Neck Injuries in CA?

If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be wondering what it takes to achieve a successful neck and back injury settlement. You are likely also wondering about how much you can anticipate receiving. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to these questions because injuries vary, and attorneys calculate settlements based on several factors. Today, the...

Jul 12, 2023 | By Benjamin Scott | Read Time: 2 minutes | Personal Injury

How to Bring Forth a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit in California

Catastrophic injuries are the worst type of injury one can experience and often result from accidents with cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles. These include broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, disfiguring burns, and paralysis. Those suffering from catastrophic injuries deal with permanent changes to their way of life and require constant medical attention. And you only have two years to...

Apr 25, 2023 | By Benjamin Scott | Read Time: 2 minutes | Car Accident

Road Rage Vehicle Accident: How Do I Prove the Other Driver Was at Fault?

We 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,...

Feb 6, 2023 | By Benjamin Scott | Read Time: 3 minutes | Personal Injury

Understanding Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle 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....