When there is an accident involving someone not in a car but walking down the street, many focus on the rights of the pedestrian. But if you are the driver, you may wonder what the consequences are for hitting a pedestrian. When the unthinkable happens, and you find yourself facing this difficult circumstance, taking the appropriate steps to minimize...
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 ReadingOne concern about being seriously injured in a car crash is whether the at-fault driver has enough insurance. Does the negligent driver have policy limits to fully compensate out-of-pocket expenses and the pain and suffering you’ve endured? It’s not unusual for the at-fault driver to not have enough insurance. When this happens, injured people aren’t able to recover the...
Continue ReadingDespite our best efforts to drive safely and diligently obey traffic laws, we can still become victims of a crash caused by another’s negligence. In one of these collisions, injuries are often catastrophic and lead to lost wages, property damage, and a lengthy recovery time. The stress of this reality leads many victims to seek answers to the question,...
Continue ReadingIn 2021, approximately 5,700 trucks were involved in fatal accidents, and 117,300 were involved in accidents that resulted in injuries across the country. Truck accidents are common in California, given that the transportation logistics infrastructure accounts for one-third of the state’s economy. This includes 5,800 miles of high-volume commercial traffic on interstate and highways. With all this traffic, it...
Continue ReadingThe experienced motorcycle accident attorneys at Wells Call Injury Law believe that you should not have to go to law school to understand California motorcycle laws, but sometimes the law can be confusing, especially if you are riding through multiple states. In an effort to keep you safe, we have provided a breakdown of what you need to know. ...
Continue ReadingIn California, there were 55,771 police-reported vehicle accidents in 2022. Of those accidents, 6,843 resulted in a fatality or a severe injury. If you were in a vehicle accident caused by the negligent behavior of another person or party, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other expenses that you would not have otherwise incurred. Injuries...
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 ReadingMany 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 ReadingCar collisions can be stressful, overwhelming, and downright exhausting. Nonetheless, getting a copy of the car accident report is critical. Our California car accident attorneys are here to help you learn how to obtain a police report from a car accident in Fairfield, CA. For more details, contact our knowledgeable team at Wells Call Injury Lawyers today. What Are...
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