Rocklin, 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 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 ReadingWalmart is one of the largest retail stores in the nation. In the state of California alone, there are about 300 Walmart stores throughout the state. With Walmart’s popularity and the amount of foot traffic going in and out of its stores, Walmart does not always do everything it should to prevent injuries in its stores. Luckily, Californians have...
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...
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 ReadingSeeking medical attention after a California car accident is critical to help identify and address injuries as soon as possible. Symptoms of a car accident head injury can appear hours, days, or even weeks after the accident. After a car accident, head injury symptoms might easily be explained away as a natural byproduct of being in an accident. After...
Continue ReadingBefore hiring an attorney, many people conduct their own research on the most popular personal injury lawyer in their area. After all, the most popular personal injury lawyer might also fit the mold of the most successful personal injury lawyer. However, if you attempted this kind of research, you probably realized relatively quickly that a lot of attorneys advertise...
Continue ReadingA brain injury after a car accident can cause lifelong disabilities and even death. Unfortunately, head injuries cause nearly 30% of injury deaths in the US. Moreover, the effects of head injuries after car accidents are long-lasting. A single head injury—even at a young age—can “lead to dementia later on in life.” After car accidents, medical bills pile up,...
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 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...
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