The 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 ReadingYou were in a minor car accident. No police report was filed. What happens? If there’s no police report for a car crash 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 reported...
Continue ReadingIf 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...
Continue ReadingIf you were in a car accident that was caused by someone else, you are entitled to compensation. You should not have to be financially responsible for the negligence of another driver. Driver error is the leading cause of car accidents in California. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2019, there were 2,740,000 car accidents in the U.S....
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. While dangerous, red and yellow light traffic collisions are also some of the most preventable accidents. Accidents are common when drivers think they can “make”...
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, and 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 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...
Continue ReadingWhen 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...
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