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...
Continue ReadingYou were in a minor car accident. 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 reported...
Continue ReadingIf 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...
Continue ReadingCatastrophic 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...
Continue ReadingWhen 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...
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 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 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 ReadingWhat are my legal options if a dog bites me? I know I can sue for a severe bite, but can I sue for a minor dog bite? Every day, about 1,000 people are treated in a hospital for non-fatal, dog bite-related injuries. Even more staggering, California continues to have the highest number of dog bite-related claims in the...
Continue ReadingWith more riders depending on rideshare options to get around, the number of vehicle crashes involving Uber and Lyft has increased. For this reason, it is essential to know what to do if you are in a Lyft or Uber accident in California. In this article, the experienced personal injury attorneys at Wells Call Injury Lawyers will go over...
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