What Is the Legal Age to Obtain a Motorcycle License in California?

Riders must be at least 16 years old and hold a motorcycle permit for six months before obtaining a license.

What Are the Penalties for Not Wearing a Helmet in California?

Violating California’s helmet law can result in fines up to $250 and up to a year of probation.

Are There Any Restrictions for Motorcycle Passengers in California?

Passengers must have their own seats and footrests, and their feet must reach the footrests to ride legally.

What Safety Gear Is Required for Motorcycle Riders in California?

In addition to a DOT-compliant helmet, it is strongly recommended to wear protective clothing, gloves, and eyewear to enhance safety.

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Sep 5, 2023 | By Steve Clawson | Read Time: 4 minutes | Personal Injury

What to Know About Whiplash Injuries After a Vehicle Accident in California

While car accidents vary in type and severity, even minor collisions can still lead to severe injuries. More extreme accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and paralysis. Whiplash, though common, should not be written off as a minor injury, as it often causes substantial disruption to an injured victim’s everyday life. To learn more about the common causes of whiplash...

Aug 28, 2023 | By Steve Clawson | Read Time: 5 minutes | Personal Injury

How Long Do You Have to File a Brain Injury Claim in California?

While any accident has the potential to seriously change your life, few types of accidents are as serious as those involving brain injuries. However, brain injuries are unusual in that accident victims may not immediately realize they’ve suffered a serious injury. Often, traumatic brain injury symptoms take weeks, months, or even longer to develop. Complicating this delayed manifestation of...

Aug 18, 2023 | By Benjamin Scott | Read Time: 4 minutes | Car Accident

What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement for Back and Neck Injuries in CA?

If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be wondering what it takes to achieve a successful neck and back injury settlement. You are likely also wondering about how much you can anticipate receiving. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to these questions because injuries vary, and attorneys calculate settlements based on several factors. Today, the...

Aug 18, 2023 | By Steve Clawson | Read Time: 5 minutes | Personal Injury

California Motorcycle Accident Statistics Overview

Catastrophic injuries are common in motorcycle accidents, with motorcyclists often suffering the most harm. Compared to other drivers, motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to severe injury from collisions. If the unthinkable happens, it’s crucial to speak to an experienced personal injury attorney to explore your options for compensatory relief. You may face significant financial stress while recovering from your injuries....

Jul 12, 2023 | By Benjamin Scott | Read Time: 2 minutes | Personal Injury

How to Bring Forth a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit in California

Catastrophic injuries are the worst type of injury one can experience and often result from accidents with cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles. These include broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, disfiguring burns, and paralysis. Those suffering from catastrophic injuries deal with permanent changes to their way of life and require constant medical attention. And you only have two years to...

Jul 7, 2023 | By Steve Clawson | Read Time: 2 minutes | Car Accident

5 Common Types of Head Injuries from a Car Accident in California

Seeking 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...

Jul 5, 2023 | By Steve Clawson | Read Time: 3 minutes | Car Accident

Minimum Car Insurance Requirements in California

One 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...

Jul 3, 2023 | By Steve Clawson | Read Time: 3 minutes | Truck Accident

How Much Does a Truck Accident Lawsuit Cost in California?

Despite 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,...

Jun 9, 2023 | By Steve Clawson | Read Time: 2 minutes | Truck Accident

What Are the Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents in California?

In 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...

Jun 8, 2023 | By Steve Clawson | Read Time: 3 minutes | Personal Injury

California Motorcycle Laws Overview

The experienced motorcycle accident attorneys at Wells Call Injury Law believe that you should not have to go to law school to understand the motorcycle laws in California, 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...

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