Many different behaviors can constitute reckless driving in California, such as: Law enforcement officers have wide discretion to charge a driver with reckless driving. In many cases, prosecutors add reckless driving charges on top of other criminal charges like driving under the influence (DUI). Reckless driving punishment can include criminal penalties, costly financial penalties, and an increase in car...
Continue ReadingReckless driving and negligent driving are responsible for many accidents throughout California. Both driving behaviors often result in severe injuries and extensive property damage; however, they differ. If you suffered injuries in an accident, you might wonder, What is considered reckless driving or negligent driving? When someone else causes your injuries in a car accident, you deserve to recover...
Continue ReadingIf you or a loved one suffered an injury in California and started looking for legal advice online, you may have come across the phrase “catastrophic injury” and want to know exactly what the catastrophic injury definition includes. Our team of experienced attorneys at Wells Call Injury Lawyers can give you the answers you need. Since Wells Call Injury...
Continue ReadingWalking, jogging, or running on a public sidewalk should pose minimal risk, but sometimes it can result in major injuries. Unmaintained sidewalks can result in broken or missing pieces of concrete, uneven surfaces, vegetation overgrowth, and other dangerous conditions. Tripping over your own two feet is one thing. But you should not be held financially responsible for a sidewalk...
Continue ReadingDistracted driving has always been a danger on the road. In 2020, distracted driving claimed the lives of 3,142 people. However, distracted driving has never been as prevalent as it is today. While cell phones and dashboard technology are convenient, they also increase opportunities for distractions and collisions. Every phone call, text message, GPS instruction, and music playlist change...
Continue ReadingDepending on how an accident happens, insurance policies offer different types of wrongful death coverage in California. But even when an insurance policy does provide compensation, wrongful death insurance coverage amounts may not always restore a person’s total losses. Hiring a personal injury lawyer to work with insurance companies will help assure that you obtain a favorable settlement. An...
Continue ReadingThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported economic costs of $65,815 for a moderate crash injury to the lower extremity, including a broken leg. With a severe injury, the costs increase to $406,593. If you’re searching for the average settlement for a broken leg, the personal injury attorneys at Wells Call Injury Attorneys can help. Contact us today to...
Continue ReadingAs an accident victim, you’ve been through a lot. Hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, missed work, not to mention the pain, suffering, and uncertainty about the future you have endured. When you finally receive word that the insurance company agreed to settle your case, it is a light at the end of the tunnel. However, before you pay off all...
Continue ReadingAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 5,250,837 police-reported car accidents occurred throughout the United States in 2020 alone. NHTSA also reported that approximately 2,282,015 suffered injuries in these accidents. If you suffered injuries in a car accident, you are not alone. In fact, every single day in 2020, an average of 6,235 people suffered injuries...
Continue ReadingRealistically, there is no average settlement amount. For a pedestrian hit by a car, this may be difficult to hear. But keep in mind that your case is largely dependent on its own unique circumstances. There are several factors that affect the value of a settlement, including: The extent of your injuries; Comparative fault; and Insurance coverage. Since there...
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