DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWYERS IN SHERMAN OAKS

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Texting While Driving Accidents

In Sherman Oaks

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Accidents brought on by distracted driving range from very serious - a high number of roadway/highway fatalities, as well as wrongful death lawsuits, are due to distracted drivers - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to statistics, texting while driving ups the risk of a car accident 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. When driving 55 miles per hour, that equates to driving the distance of a football field with a blindfold on.

In the state of California, it's against the law 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 immediately think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, talking on a handheld cellphone, fumbling around with a radio or CD player, putting on makeup, vaping or smoking, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating as they are driving.

If you've been injured in an accident with a distracted driver, contact M.R. Parker Law, PC to discuss legal help for your injuries.

SHERMAN OAKS LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Sherman Oaks Rideshare Accident Lawyers

If you or a member of your family has been hurt in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The rideshare phenomenon has certainly made going from place to place in Sherman Oaks much less of a hassle. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's additionally provided many people with an extra income source in the gig economy of today.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies are often unaware the insured party has been using their car for ridesharing. This means they're not always willing to fully compensate victims.

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

This is why you’ll need the Sherman Oaks Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies that have pulled in billions of dollars. Unlike many drivers carrying just the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto insurance, Uber and Lyft drivers carry $1 million in liability insurance + uninsured/underinsured coverage. But rideshare companies will look at things like if their driver was signed into the app and accepting rides when the accident/incident took place.

Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in a collision with a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the accident. This includes injured passengers in a rideshare vehicle, regardless of whether or not their driver was 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 Sherman Oaks.

DUI Accident Lawyers in Sherman Oaks

 

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Sherman Oaks? What comes after this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Nearly one-third of deaths on U.S. highways and roads are tied to drunk driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just against the law, it’s a breach of moral conduct that jeopardizes the lives of others. A driver under the influence has trouble focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a delayed response time.

A survivor of an accident with a drunk driver often has severe injuries they must live with. This includes both physical pain and emotional trauma or mental distress.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can pursue financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages could also conceivably be paid out. Judges and jurors can be hard on drunk drivers and the settlement amount in DUI cases can be very significant.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident caused by an impaired driver, contact the Sherman Oaks drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Sherman Oaks 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 contributing factor to most car collisions.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you're traveling at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the collision. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speed also contributes to significantly more dollars in property damage.

When you drive you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you share the road with. You trust that they drive responsibly and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been injured in a high-speed collision in Sherman Oaks, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you might be entitled to a payout.

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 trauma.

Contact our Sherman Oaks high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

Sherman Oaks Rear Impact Collision Attorneys

It happens all too often. Your car comes to a full stop ,however, the vehicle behind you doesn't stop. You car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents might now seem like that big of a deal injuries are prevalent and could be a nagging problem if not immediately tended to. Injuries after being 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 usually don't result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home after they're in a rear-end collision and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms sometimes don't appear until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get a checkup as soon as possible.

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. Many times, rear-end accidents can be tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Sherman Oaks Rollover Accident Lawyers

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

Most vehicle rollovers involve SUVs or pickup trucks. Rollovers are most common with SUVs. The reason for this is their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is further increased when there's additional cargo and passengers.

Most rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multi-vehicle collisions, especially if the vehicle is struck from the side.

While rollover accidents account for less than 3% of all automobile accidents, they make up more than one-third of car accident fatalities. This can often be attributed to there being partial or full ejection from the vehicle.

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

Sherman Oaks Lane Crossover Accident Attorneys

Crossover accidents occur so quickly and unexpectedly that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver doesn't have enough time to react and avoid colliding. One minute you're just driving down a multiple-lane highway and, suddenly, the car next to you swiftly moves into your lane. You have no choice but to either collide with them, which could conceivably cause you to lose control of your vehicle or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to hit other vehicles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and any passengers you may have. Death is even possible. Lane crossovers are deemed unsafe if the motorist is commits the following:

• Doesn't properly signal making a turn
• Doesn't see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Attempts to change 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 car

If you were injured 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 talk about getting compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Sherman Oaks T-Bone Injury Attorneys

In an instant, it can happen. A light changes from red to green or you're crossing through an intersection after sitting at a stop sign. From out of nowhere, another automobile slams into the side of your car. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common type of accident at intersections.

If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a broadside collision you can trust the Sherman Oaks t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Sherman Oaks Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys

Sideswipe accidents take place when moving cars get too close to one another and collide together along their sides.

Sidesweep accidents are often a cause of great dispute since they become a blame game between the parties involved. Sidesweep accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making illegal turns, not yielding when lanes merge, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching lanes.

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

Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Sherman Oaks

Any car accidents are scary, but collisions that involve multiple automobiles can be downright devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction accidents involving more than 2 automobiles are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic collisions.

Multi vehicle accidents are often caused by factors like low-visibility, road hazards, tailgating, texting while driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle collisions can be life-altering and sometimes fatal. If you or a loved one has been hurt 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.

Medical Expenses - Your compensation is influenced by the the type and extent of your injuries.

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you've sustained brain trauma or a spinal cord injury accompanied by paralysis or another permanent disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury lawyers can help you!

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

Immediately after your car wreck, we recommend you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like an innocuous fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't realized until hours or even days after the accident. 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 or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., prescription drug costs, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going treatments or care.

Car collisions can cause serious injuries that drastically alter how you live day-to-day life and may keep you out-of-work. If you're unable to work due to injuries from a car accident, we'll fight to get you the compensation you need.

Hiring one of the Los Angeles area car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC will increase your chances of getting lost income following a car wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to an auto accident, you're pursuing any income you could've earned had you not been injured in an accident.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Weren't Working

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

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

For instance, head trauma or an injury to the spinal cord might mean the accident victim can't participate in hobbies or activities they once enjoyed.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in an accident might pursue compensation if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them career opportunities.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone suffering a broken bone or whiplash be walking around in tremendous pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with loss of sleep, feelings of depression, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the accident.

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

Our pain and suffering attorneys in the Los Angeles area 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 experience and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively communicated 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 property that was in the vehicle and consequently damaged in the crash. An insurance adjuster will estimate the cost and our attorneys will 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.