Woodland Hills Lawyers for DUI Accidents

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Woodland Hills? What comes after this this negligent act and reckless behavior is devastating.

Nearly one-third of deaths on U.S. roads and highways are brought on by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just illegal, it’s a moral breach of conduct that risks the lives of others. Someone driving while intoxicated or high has trouble focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.

Someone who survives being hit by a drunk driver often has severe injuries to deal with. This includes both physical pain and emotional trauma or mental distress.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can seek financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages might also be paid out. Jurors and judges can be hard on drunk drivers and compensation in DUI cases can be very significant.

If you’ve been hurt in a car wreck brought on by an impaired driver, contact the Woodland Hills drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

WOODLAND HILLS LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Woodland Hills Rideshare Car Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car wreck involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing physical therapy, and lost income. The rideshare phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place in Woodland Hills much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's also provided many people with an extra source of income in the gig economy of today.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so have the number of collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often don't know the insured party is using their vehicle for ridesharing. This means they're not always willing to fully compensate victims.

Since ridesharing is so new, the legal waters surrounding Uber and Lyft car accidents are still murky.

This is why you'll benefit from having the Woodland Hills Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies worth billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of motorists carrying just state minimum liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their car insurance, Uber and Lyft drivers carry $1 million in liability insurance + uninsured/underinsured coverage. But rideshare companies will look at varying details like if their driver was signed into the app and accepting rides when the accident/incident occurred.

Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in an accident involving a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This applies to passengers injured in a ridesharing car, regardless of whether their driver was or wasn’t at-fault.

The car accident lawyers at M.R.Parker Law, PC specialize in Lyft and Uber accidents. Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our Lyft/Uber accident attorneys in Woodland Hills.

Woodland Hills Rear Impact Collision Lawyers

It happens way too much. You come to a sudden stop ,however, the vehicle behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents are less serious than a major collision, injuries are prevalent and could be a nagging problem if not immediately tended to. Injuries after your car is rear-ended include whiplash - a strain or tear of ligaments and muscles in the neck, mild or severe concussions, spinal injuries like herniated discs or hyperextension, and lockjaw or TMJ symptoms.

Since rear-end collisions typically don't result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home following a rear-end accident and don't follow-up with a physician. Symptoms sometimes don't become noticeable until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, visit a doctor right away.

If you've been rear-ended and injured, contact the rear-end collision lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC today for a free evaluation of your case. Often, rear-end accidents can be attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Woodland Hills High Speed Collision Attorney

Driving beyond the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second to only distracted driving as the leading cause of most car crashes.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you drive at the time of the collision, the greater the force of impact. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatalities. Speed also contributes to significantly more dollars in property damage.

When you get behind the wheel of a car you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you're sharing the road with. You're trusting that they drive responsibly and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid collisions. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been injured in a high-speed crash in Woodland Hills, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you might be entitled to money.

Let the high-speed collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to maximize your compensation for medical bills, ongoing therapy and care, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

Contact our Woodland Hills high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

WOODLAND HILLS TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ATTORNEY

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Accidents Caused By Texting & Driving

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Crashes caused by distracted driving range from very serious - it is the number one cause of highway fatalities and wrongful death lawsuits - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to studies, sending or receiving a tex message increases the risk of a car crash by as much as 25 times.

Studies have also concluded that 4.6 seconds is the average time a driver takes their eyes off the road to send or read a text message. If driving 55 mph, that equates to driving the distance of a football field with a blindfold on.

In the state of California, it's illegal for drivers to use their cell phones to make a call, talk without a hands-free setup, and read or type out a text message while driving.

Although texting and driving is what all of us instantly think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other common types of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, using a handheld cell phone, messing with a radio or CD player, putting on makeup, smoking or vaping, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating as they are driving.

If you've been hurt in an accident with a distracted driver, M.R. Parker Law, PC can help get you compensated for any expenses and pain or suffering incurred.

Woodland Hills T-Bone Accident Lawyers

All it takes is a few seconds. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. Before you know it, another vehicle crashes into the side of your vehicle. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" crash and is the most common accident-type at intersections.

If you or a loved one were seriously hurt in a t-bone collision you can trust the Woodland Hills t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Sideswipe Collision Lawyers in Woodland Hills

Sideswipe accidents occur when moving vehicles get too close to each other and collide together along their sides.

Sideswipe accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sideswipe accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making illegal turns, not yielding at a merge point, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when changing lanes.

If you've been injured in a sideswipe accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation

Woodland Hills Rollover Car Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents commonly occur when a driver has lost control of their vehicle and it trips over something - usually uneven pavement, a curb, tree stump, or an object.

Most vehicle rollovers involve SUVs or pickup trucks. SUVs are the vehicles that typically come to mind when one hears about a rollover accident. This is due to their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the the width of the vehicle. The gravity's center is further increased when there's additional cargo and passengers.

The majority of rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multi-vehicle collisions, particularly if the vehicle is hit from the side.

Although rollovers account for fewer than 3% of all car accidents, they make up more than one-third of car accident fatalities. This is often attributed to there being partial or full ejection from the vehicle.

If you've been injured in a rollover, contact auto accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Woodland Hills

Most car crashes are scary, but collisions involving multiple vehicles can be particularly devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction collisons involving more than 2 vehicles are some of the most dangerous types of traffic collisions.

Multi vehicle accidents are often caused by factors like fog, road hazards, tailgating, distracted driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle pile-ups can be life-changing and sometimes fatal. If you or a loved one has been injured in a multi-vehicle accident, contact the car accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC. We'll stand by your side to protect your legal rights.

Woodland Hills Crossover Accident Attorneys

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and any passengers you may have. Death is even possible. A lane crossover is deemed unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• Fails to properly signal when turning
• Doesn't see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Tries to switch lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into a middle lane with another vehicle

If you were hurt when merging into traffic, or in an accident where someone unsafely changed lanes, contact the crossover accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss being rewarded compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Medical Bills - The amount of your settlement is influenced by the type and severity of your injuries.

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you suffer from a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury with paralysis or another permanent disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury attorneys can help you!

We will work closely with you and your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future medical care and therapy or rehab you’ll need, if a full recovery is anticipated, and how long the recovery process will take.

Immediately after your car accident, we recommend you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like a minor fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't felt until hours or even days following the collision. You need to have a medical record for your case to be worth anything.

You are entitled to compensation for all medical costs. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies - like crutches, the cost of prescription medications, permanent disability costs, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to accommodate a physical handicap. and continued care and treatment.

Car collisions can cause serious injuries that significantly alter how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from being able to work. If you're missing work due to injuries sustained in a car wreck, we'll fight to get you the compensation you're owed.

Hiring one of the Los Angeles area car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC will improve any chance you have of reclaiming lost income following an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're going for any money you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in an accident.

Lost wages typically include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick Leave and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Were Away From Work

Insurance companies are notorious for paying out as little as they possibly can and might sometimes dispute your benefits for lost wages. If this happens, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for help recovering the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you may be entitled to for any injuries, emotional trauma, and decreased quality of life caused by a car accident. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

For instance, brain trauma or a spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can no longer participate in activities or hobbies they once loved.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a wreck might seek compensation if it's greatly impacted their personal life or cost them career opportunities.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone suffering a broken bone or whiplash could live with a lot of pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with sleep disturbances, bouts of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the accident.

You deserve to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations a car accident and the other driver's negligence has brought on.

Our Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very adept at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the life you had and what's been lost. Your ordeal and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively told and our lawyers will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your automobile. You might also be compensated for any belongings that were in the car and consequently damaged in the accident. An insurance adjuster will assess the damage and estimate the cost and our attorneys can include that amount in the settlement offer.

Compensation for property damage is determined by replacement value, the cost of repairs, loss of use of items, or testimony that proves sentimental value if the damaged property is a family heirloom. Most property damage tied to a car accident is handled by insurance companies. You really shouldn't need an attorney to help with the insurance claims process. That said, if the insurance company refuses to pay out benefits you're owed, or denies your claim with no reasonable basis, they're acting in "bad faith" and this is possible grounds for a lawsuit.

If you need some extra help getting what you feel you're owed from the insurance company, consider speaking with one of the attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC.