The 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...
Continue ReadingA bulging disc can cause a number of different issues, including neck pain, back pain, and numbness in your limbs. Anyone who has suffered a back or neck injury knows how inconvenient and uncomfortable they can be. Thus, a bulging disc often impacts not only your physical wellbeing but your mental well-being as well. Luckily, if you suffered a...
Continue ReadingRocklin, CA (July 11, 2022) – Earlier this month, the brother of Anthony Williams, a young pedestrian who died after being hit by a car earlier this year, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Placer County CEO Todd Leopold with the help of Attorney Stephen Schofield. The incident occurred on March 19 at around 8 PM near the intersection...
Continue ReadingCar accidents are common throughout the United States. In Richmond, California, alone, there were 561 car accidents that caused fatalities and injuries in 2019. Likewise, Fairfield saw 563 car accidents causing fatalities and injuries in that same year. Most California car accidents are minor, causing only small bruises or cuts. But car accidents have the potential to cause severe...
Continue ReadingMotorcyclists are four times more likely to be injured in motorcycle accidents than people in a car. Even more shocking, motorcyclists are 29 times more likely to die in a fatal motorcycle crash. Wells Call Injury Lawyers are trained and experienced personal injury attorneys. Contact us today if a motorcycle accident injured you or a loved one. We can...
Continue ReadingMany of us are spending more time at home; however, this doesn’t mean we still don’t face the risk of injury in our everyday lives. When you suffer an unexpected injury, you may wonder whether you can still receive the qualified representation you need from a lawyer offering a free consultation online or over the phone. A remote personal...
Continue ReadingPersonal injury cases allow accident victims to recover a variety of different damages. When many think of damages in a personal injury lawsuit, tangible accident-related costs come to mind. For example, medical expenses, lost wages, and decreased earning capacity may come to mind. However, non-economic damages often make up a sizeable portion of a damages award. At Wells Call...
Continue ReadingDogs are the most common pet in the United States, with more than 69 million households in the country owning at least one dog. While most dogs make great pets, that isn’t the case for all of them. In fact, 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year. Those injured by a dangerous dog can pursue a personal...
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