TARZANA DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Accidents brought on 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 statistics, sending or receiving a tex message increases 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. If driving 55 mph, that equates to driving the distance of a football field blind.

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

Although texting and driving is what most instantly think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, talking on a handheld cellphone, fiddling around with a radio or CD player, doing makeup, smoking or vaping, 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.

TARZANA LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Tarzana Rideshare Car Accident Attorneys

If you or someone you love has been injured in a collision involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The ridesharing era has certainly made getting from place to place in Tarzana much less of a hassle. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's also provided many people with an additional income source in the gig economy of today.

But as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often do not 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 around Lyft and Uber auto accidents are murky at best.

This is why you need the Tarzana Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of drivers carrying only the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto policy, Uber and Lyft drivers carry $1 million in liability insurance + uninsured/underinsured coverage. But rideshare companies will look at varying details like whether or not their driver was signed onto the app and accepting rides when the collision took place.

Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in a car wreck caused by a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the wreck. This applies to a passenger injured 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 Tarzana.

Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys in Tarzana

 

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Tarzana? What follows this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior is devastating.

About one-third of fatalities on U.S. roads and highways are caused by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just against the law, it’s a moral breach of conduct that risks the lives of others. A driver while intoxicated or high has difficulty focusing, muscle impairment, problems with 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 to deal with. This includes both physical pain and mental distress or emotional trauma.

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 may also 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 an accident brought on by a drunk driver, contact the Tarzana drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Tarzana High Speed Collision Lawyers

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

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you're going at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the crash. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car accidents. Speed also contributes to higher dollar property damage.

When you drive 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 neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed collision in Tarzana, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you might be entitled to compensation.

Let the high-speed collision lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to get you maximum compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Tarzana Rollover Car Accident Attorneys

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

Most vehicle rollovers involve SUVs or pickup trucks. SUVs are most commonly associated with rollover accidents. This is because 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 passengers and cargo.

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

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

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

Tarzana Crossover Crash Attorneys

Crossover accidents occur so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most aware driver will not have enough time to react and avoid colliding. One minute you're just coasting down a multi-lane highway and, suddenly, the car beside 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 automobile or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to collide with 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. A lane crossover is considered unsafe if the motorist is does any of:

• Fails to properly signal making a turn
• Doesn't see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Attempts to switch lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into a middle lane with another car

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 winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Rear-End Collision Attorneys in Tarzana

It happens way too much. Your car comes to a full stop ,however, the driver behind you doesn't stop. You car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents are seldom deadly injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort if not immediately tended to. Injuries after your car is rear-ended include whiplash - also known as a neck sprain or a neck strain, 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 after they're in a rear-end collision and don't follow-up with a physician. Symptoms very commonly don't surface until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get evaluated by a physician 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. Many times, rear-end accidents can be attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Tarzana T-Bone Injury Lawyers

It can happen in an instant. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. Before you know it, another automobile 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 have sustained serious injuries in a broadside crash you can trust the Tarzana t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Tarzana Multiple Vehicle Accident Attorneys

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

Multiple vehicle accidents are often caused by conditions like low-visibility, road hazards, tailgating, distracted driving, or construction zones.

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

Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys in Tarzana

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

Sidesweep accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game between the parties involved. Sidesweep accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making improper turns, failing to yield at a merge point, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching lanes.

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

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - Your compensation is influenced by the type and severity of the injuries you sustained.

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, 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 lawyers can help you!

We will work closely with you and your healthcare providers to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess the type of medical care and rehabilitation you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long your road to recovery will take.

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

You are entitled to compensation for all medical bills. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., the cost of prescription drugs, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to accommodate a physical handicap. and on-going treatments or care.

Automobile collisions can bring about serious injuries that drastically alter how you live day-to-day life and may also force you to miss work. If you're missing work due to injuries from a car wreck, we can fight to get you the money you deserve.

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

Lost wages typically include:

• Hourly Wage or Weekly/Monthly Salary
• 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 the least amount possible and might sometimes argue against your lost wages benefits. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC for help recovering the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you can pursue for any physical pain, emotional distress, and lower quality of life caused by a car accident. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

For example, 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.

Someone disfigured in a collision might pursue money 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 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 rehashing the collision.

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

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

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your car. You might get money for any property that was in the vehicle and consequently damaged in the wreck. An insurance adjuster will estimate the monetary loss 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.