If you’ve been in a car accident in California, you may wonder how quickly you need to take action. One of the first questions many people ask is: How long do you have to file a police report after a car accident? The answer depends on the circumstances of your crash. But in general, California law requires drivers to...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve recently been in a car accident, you probably have a lot of questions and not a lot of time to waste. Medical bills are piling up, you’re missing work, and your phone might be ringing off the hook with insurance adjusters. It’s a lot. The good news? You don’t have to handle it alone. At Wells Call...
Continue ReadingCalifornia drivers should take careful heed when approaching an intersection controlled by red and yellow traffic lights. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over one-third of all intersection-related fatalities involve traffic lights. If you’re wondering, “What happens if you run a yellow light and it turns red in California?”, read on. While dangerous, red and yellow light...
Continue ReadingCar accidents happen daily. In 2022, there were 3,558 fatal auto accidents in California. If you were a witness to a car accident, you might wonder what you should do. The steps you take in the moments after a reckless driving accident could make a big difference in people’s lives. So today, we’ll discuss what to do if you...
Continue ReadingYou were in a minor car accident, and no police report was filed. What happens? If there’s no police report for a car accident in California, you can still pursue a claim. To succeed, gather compelling evidence to support your case, as it must outweigh the other party’s argument. Now, most people report accidents to the police. And most...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can leave you with a pile of bills—medical expenses, car repairs, and lost income. But what if those costs are more than the other driver’s insurance is willing to pay? That’s where understanding insurance policy limits comes in.Every auto insurance policy has a cap on how much it’ll pay out for an accident—that’s the policy limit. So, how...
Continue ReadingWhen we think of rear-end car accidents, we might picture a violent high-speed crash where a car is completely smashed with serious injuries to the occupants. Or we might think of a minor fender-bender. Some crashes are bigger than others, and some injuries are much worse than others. However, the amount of damage you see on a vehicle does...
Continue ReadingCar accidents are notorious for causing immediate and noticeable injuries. Feeling fine right after a car accident doesn’t guarantee you’re out of the woods. Some injuries might not show up right away. While a few are obvious from the start, others may appear days or even weeks later. Don’t ignore any discomfort, pain, or strange health issues in the...
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 ReadingYou may wonder, who pays medical bills in a car accident in California? In this article, we’ll go over who pays the medical bill, how your own insurance may cover the cost, what you need to file a lawsuit, and other questions you may have. Unfortunately, care for injuries suffered in a California car accident could be extremely expensive....
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