If you have been injured in a car accident or have a personal injury case, you may be asked to participate in a deposition. If you have never experienced a deposition before, it is normal to be a little nervous about what will be expected of you. Below, the California personal injury lawyers at Wells Call Injury Lawyers explain what to...
Continue ReadingImagine the sun on your face, the thrill of the open road, and the hum of your motorcycle beneath you—freedom in its purest form. Then, in a heartbeat, it’s gone. A reckless driver, an unexpected hazard, and in the blink of an eye, everything changes. The aftermath can bring a storm of pain, confusion, and critical questions about what...
Continue ReadingA collision doesn’t just dent up metal. It dents your plans, your routines, and, quite literally, your property. While emotions already run high, drivers face another layer of frustration: confusion over a total loss designation for their vehicle. How does insurance calculate total loss value? Although insurers use a total loss calculator to value damages, this process is often...
Continue ReadingA motorcycle ride is freedom on two wheels—until that freedom collides with reality. Accidents happen, and in their wake, questions flood in. One of the most pressing: When should you get a lawyer for a motorcycle accident? If you’re grappling with hospital bills, uncooperative insurance adjusters, or a heap of confusion about your rights, the answer is likely sooner...
Continue ReadingWalking, jogging, or running on a public sidewalk in California 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...
Continue ReadingReckless driving in California means driving with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property, as defined under California Vehicle Code § 23103. This includes driving on public roads or in parking areas in a way that shows clear indifference to safety. When someone drives recklessly, they knowingly put themselves and everyone on or near the...
Continue ReadingYour case will probably not go to trial when you file a personal injury lawsuit. More commonly, the parties to a personal injury lawsuit enter into a settlement agreement. A settlement agreement is a contract that resolves all claims between the parties. The plaintiff agrees to release their claims against the defendant in exchange for some amount of compensation....
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 ReadingDiscussions of “duty of care” revolve almost exclusively around personal injury. The most common issue examined in these cases is whether a duty of care was owed by one person to another. A breach of a duty of care is synonymous with negligence. For this reason, cases examining duty of care are essentially cases examining whether a person was...
Continue ReadingReckless 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...
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