If you have been injured in a car accident or have a personal injury case, you may be asked to participate in a deposition. If you have never experienced a deposition before, it is normal to be a little nervous about what will be expected of you. Below, the California personal injury lawyers at Wells Call Injury Lawyers explain what to...
Continue ReadingPersonal injury cases allow accident victims to recover a variety of different damages. When many think of damages in a personal injury lawsuit, tangible accident-related costs come to mind. For example, medical expenses, lost wages, and decreased earning capacity may come to mind. However, non-economic damages often make up a sizeable portion of a damages award. At Wells Call...
Continue ReadingAccording to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 38,000 people in the U.S. died in car accidents in 2020. In California, the number tops 3,558 — five times the national average. Driver error causes the majority of these car accidents. However, the type of car a person drives is often responsible for whether they...
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 accidentally hitting a pedestrian. When the unthinkable happens, and you find yourself facing this difficult circumstance, taking the appropriate steps to...
Continue ReadingDiscussions of “duty of care” revolve almost exclusively around personal injury. The most common issue examined in these cases is whether a duty of care was owed by one person to another. A breach of a duty of care is synonymous with negligence. For this reason, cases examining duty of care are essentially cases examining whether a person was...
Continue ReadingNegligence is a legal concept that is the cornerstone of personal injury lawsuits. California law also recognizes gross negligence, which is related but not the same. If you have a personal injury case, it is important to understand the differences between gross negligence vs. negligence and how that distinction can affect your legal claim. Negligence vs Gross Negligence: What’s...
Continue ReadingVicarious liability occurs when a third party is held liable for injuries caused by someone else. Vicarious liability means you can be held responsible for the actions of others, like employees or agents. In California, if you’re found vicariously liable, you might have to pay for the victim’s medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other expenses. Knowing...
Continue ReadingThe 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 ReadingYour case will probably not go to trial when you file a personal injury lawsuit. More commonly, the parties to a personal injury lawsuit enter into a settlement agreement. A settlement agreement is a contract that resolves all claims between the parties. The plaintiff agrees to release their claims against the defendant in exchange for some amount of compensation....
Continue ReadingRiding a motorcycle in the Golden State is a great way to get around. Whether on a long ride or your daily commute. In 2020, California had the most motorcycle registrations of any state, with 785,424. Of course, like any other vehicle transportation, riding a motorcycle is not without risk and anyone who owns or rides a motorcycle in...
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