Your 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. Settlement…
For a cyclist riding beside parked cars, an ordinary vehicle door can become a sudden barrier. One moment the lane ahead is clear. The next, a door swings outward with too little space or time to stop. California has a traffic law specifically addressing this danger. Vehicle Code § 22517 restricts opening doors toward moving traffic when doing so is…
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 get…
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…
Discussions 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. Breaching a duty of care is the core of any negligence claim, which is why cases examining duty of care are essentially cases examining whether a person was…
