If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another, you may be entitled to compensation. In general, there are two types of actions that you can file after you have lost someone: a wrongful death action and a survival action. The two actions are similar, but they do have important differences. This article discusses...
Continue ReadingWhat are my legal options if a dog bites me? I know I can sue for a severe bite, but can I sue for a minor dog bite? Every day, about 1,000 people are treated in a hospital for non-fatal, dog bite-related injuries. Even more staggering, California continues to have the highest number of dog bite-related claims in the...
Continue ReadingMost people do not expect to be harmed when receiving medical treatment. When you seek assistance with a health condition and are injured, you understandably might feel confused, angry, and betrayed. If you believe your injuries resulted from the negligence of a healthcare professional, you might be eligible to bring a medical malpractice claim and seek compensation. Don’t rely...
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 ReadingKnee injuries are excruciating. While knee injuries caused by sports injuries and slip-and-fall accidents don’t surprise us, most of us aren’t as familiar with these injuries caused by car accidents. But they are some of the most common injuries after a car wreck. And they can range from minor swelling to sprains, dislocations, ligament tears, and knee fractures. Unfortunately,...
Continue ReadingSpouses and domestic partners rely on each other for many things. A loss of consortium claim is one way to recover financially after the death or injury of your spouse or partner. Wells Call Injury Lawyers offers decades of experience in California personal injury law to help you understand the loss of consortium claim. Contact us today to get...
Continue ReadingWith more riders depending on rideshare options to get around, the number of vehicle crashes involving Uber and Lyft has increased. For this reason, it is essential to know what to do if you are in a Lyft or Uber accident in California. In this article, the experienced personal injury attorneys at Wells Call Injury Lawyers will go over...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one is always difficult. It is even more upsetting when your family member died prematurely because of someone else’s negligent or wrongful conduct. When this happens, you need a personal injury lawyer to prove the misconduct and seek damages while you grieve. At Wells Call Injury Lawyers, our experienced wrongful death attorneys understand how delicate these...
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 ReadingMost accident victims are familiar with the fact that the majority of personal injury cases get settled out of court before they reach trial. Primarily, this is because settling a case provides both sides with certainty and eliminates the risk of going to trial. From the accident victim’s standpoint, a settlement also means they obtain a quicker resolution to...
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