California Personal Injury Blog | Wells Call Injury Lawyers

August 31, 2026

7 mins.

Steve Clawson

Construction Accidents in California: When Injured Workers Can Sue Outside Workers’ Comp

Getting hurt at work does not always mean workers’ compensation is the only available source of recovery. California law generally limits an employee’s claim against an employer to the workers’ compensation system, but a separate personal injury lawsuit may be possible when someone outside that employment relationship contributed to the accident. That distinction matters on construction sites, where several companies…

August 28, 2026

3 mins.

Ben Scott

Should I Admit Fault at the Scene of the Accident?

Tell the truth. Don't guess. Be honest about what happened, but don't speculate about who was at fault before you know all the facts. Make Sure Everyone Is Okay First Before anything else: check on the other driver and any passengers. Call for medical help if anyone needs it. This matters more than any conversation about fault. Is Saying "I'm…

August 20, 2026

7 mins.

Bill McCaslin

Slip and Fall on a Wet Floor in California: What You Must…

Seeing water beneath your feet after a fall may make liability seem obvious. Under California law, however, proving that a floor was wet is not enough. The harder question is usually whether the property owner acted unreasonably in allowing that condition to exist. A successful slip and fall on a wet floor in California requires evidence connecting the hazard, the…

August 20, 2026

7 mins.

Benjamin Scott

California’s Three-Foot Passing Law: How a Driver’s Violation Creates Civil Liability for…

For a person riding a bicycle, three feet can provide critical protection from a passing vehicle. California law recognizes that vulnerability by placing specific duties on motorists who overtake cyclists. Those requirements can also become important when an unsafe pass causes a serious injury. The California three-foot passing law for cyclist protection goes beyond simply avoiding contact with a bicycle.…

August 20, 2026

6 mins.

Simon McHenry

California Insurance Bad Faith Claims: What Brandt Fees Are and When You…

Policyholders pay premiums expecting their insurance company to provide covered benefits when they suffer a loss. When an insurer unreasonably withholds payment, however, the policyholder may have to hire an attorney simply to obtain benefits that should have been provided. California law recognizes that added expense. In certain circumstances, a California insurance bad faith claim can include attorney fees incurred…