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What Damages Can I Get in a Vehicle Accident Case?
What you may receive as an award from a jury or in a settlement from an insurance company is an attempt to “make you whole,” though depending on your injuries that may be impossible. It’s financial compensation for all the harm you suffered, which is always intangible and challenging to value. Ultimately is a… Read More »
Four Mistakes to Avoid in a California Personal Injury Case
A lot can go wrong in a personal injury case, especially when you don’t have an attorney’s help. Not only are there many mistakes you could make, the higher your case’s value, the more expensive the mistakes become. If you are seriously injured in an accident, learn about your legal rights and the best… Read More »
What Are My Rights as an Injured Passenger in a Car Accident?
If you’re a passenger in a vehicle and suffer injuries in an accident, legally, you’re in a relatively good position. California is a pure comparative negligence state, so your recovery is reduced by your share of fault in causing the accident or your injuries. Unless you were distracting the driver in some way or… Read More »
Three Strategies Insurers Use to Devalue Personal Injury Claims
If you’re involved in an accident, the insurance company can dispute their policy holder’s liability, and the amount of the damages (compensation for the harm you suffered) they owe. Whether the facts show liability is clear or not, they’ll try to lower their costs by disputing your damages. Callaway & Wolf help accident victims… Read More »
Why Should I Hire a Lawyer?
You probably hire many people to perform work for you. If your dishwasher broke, would you fix it yourself? If the IRS audits you, would you hire an accountant? If you’re severely injured in an accident, getting the most compensation for the harm done also requires specialized knowledge and experience. Why risk mistakes that… Read More »
How Will Your Pregnancy Impact Your Personal Injury Claim?
Pregnant accident victims need to care for their child and themselves after an accident. In addition to everything going on in your life, a vehicle or slip and fall accident may severely injure you, your child, or both. These cases can be medically and legally complicated, so hire an experienced personal injury attorney you… Read More »
10-Year-Old Boy Sues Man For Killing His Father On Mother’s Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2021 CONTACT: Max Szabo | (415) 828-6158 Miles Turnage Has Filed a Wrongful Death Suit Against Piedmont Wealth Manager Timothy Hamano OAKLAND–Today, Boone Callaway and Vadim Nebuchin of Callaway & Wolf announced the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of Miles Turnage. Miles Turnage is the 10-year-old boy whose father, Gregory Turnage… Read More »
How Social Media Can Devastate Your Accident Claim
Americans love to use social media. We share our family lives, our professional ups and downs, politics, and neighborhood gossip online. Unfortunately for those involved in severe accidents, social media use opens a window into their lives they may later wish stayed closed. Callaway & Wolf is a personal injury law firm founded 26… Read More »
How Much Can I Sue for in a Dog Bite Case?
A dog bite can be vicious and unexpected. It can leave the victim seriously injured, physically and emotionally scarred. There are no specific limits on what a dog bite victim can claim in a lawsuit. Your lawsuit or insurance claim must be made in good faith, based on the facts and California law. Personal… Read More »
Should I Negotiate My Accident Claim With the Insurance Company?
You’ve been injured in a vehicle accident and want your bills paid and compensation for your injuries. You want a reasonable settlement, but you don’t want to wait too long. Should you negotiate with your insurance company after an accident? It depends on the accident and your injuries. Callaway & Wolf have represented vehicle… Read More »
