ORANGE COUNTY UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Orange County Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a collision involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The rideshare era has certainly made getting around in Orange County much less of a hassle. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has also provided many people with a new source of income in the gig economy of today.

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

Since ridesharing is so new, the legal waters when it comes to Lyft and Uber car crashes are murky at best.

This is why you’ll need the Orange County Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies that have pulled in billions of dollars. Unlike many motorists carrying only the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto policy, Uber and Lyft drivers have a $1 million insurance policy. But rideshare companies will look at things like whether or not their driver was signed into the app and accepting rides when the accident/incident occurred.

Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in a collision with a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This applies to a passenger injured in a ridesharing vehicle, 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 lawyers in Orange County.

High Speed Crash Attorneys in Orange County

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

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're driving at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the crash. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatalities. 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're sharing the road with. You trust that they drive responsibly and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

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

Let the high-speed collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to maximize your compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Vehicle Rollover Accident Lawyers in Orange County

Rollover accidents typically occur when a driver loses 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 in relation to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is further increased when there's additional cargo and passengers.

The majority of rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multiple-vehicle collisions, especially if the vehicle is hit from the side.

While rollovers account for less 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 injured in a rollover, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

ORANGE COUNTY TEXTING WHILE DRIVING LAWYER

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Accidents Caused By Texting & Driving

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes brought on by distracted driving range from very serious - many roadway fatalities and wrongful death lawsuits are due to distracted driving - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to studies, sending or receiving a tex message raises the risk of crashing 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 length of a football field with your eyes covered.

In California, it's against the law for someone driving an automobile 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 while driving is what all of us 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 cell phone, fiddling around with a radio or CD player, doing makeup, vaping or smoking, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating while 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.

Drunk Driving Victim Attorneys in Orange County

 

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

Nearly one-third of fatalities on U.S. highways and roads 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 jeopardizes the lives of others. Someone driving while intoxicated or high 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 mental distress or emotional trauma.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can pursue financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages could also conceivably be paid out. Judges and jurors don’t go easy on drunk drivers and the settlement amount in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys in Orange County

It's one of the most common accidents. You come to a full stop but the driver behind you doesn't stop. You car is rear-ended.

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 - 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 don't usually result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home following a rear-end accident and don't go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care to be examined. Symptoms very commonly don't surface until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get evaluated by a physician 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.

Orange County Lane Crossover Accident Attorneys

Crossover accidents occur so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver will not have enough time to react and avoid colliding. One minute you're just driving down a multi-lane highway and, without signaling and no warning at all, the car next to you quickly 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 strike other cars 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 considered unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• Doesn't properly signal making a turn
• Fails to see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Tries to switch lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into the middle lane with another vehicle

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

T-Bone Collision Attorneys in Orange County

It all happens way to quickly. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. From out of the blue, another automobile drills into the side of your automobile. 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 Orange County t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Sideswipe Collision Attorneys in Orange County

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

Sidesweep accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sidesweep accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making improper turns, failing to yield at a merge point, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when changing 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

Multi-Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Orange County

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

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

Multiple-vehicle pile-ups 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC. We'll stand by your side to protect your legal rights.

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

That said, whether you have lacerations, bruising, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  or you've sustained a brain injury or a spinal cord injury with a permanent paralysis or 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 future medical care and rehabilitation you’ll need, if a full recovery is anticipated, and how long the recovery process will take.

Immediately following your car wreck, we recommend you have a full medical examination. Even if the incident seems like a simple fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't felt until hours or even days following the accident. If you expect to make a solid case, you need to have a medical record.

You are entitled to compensation for all medical costs. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, the cost of prescription medications, permanent disability costs, charges for in-home care services, the cost of a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going care and treatments.

Auto collisions can bring about serious injuries that significantly change how you live your life and may keep you out-of-work. If you're unable to work due to injuries sustained in a car wreck, we can 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 help your chances of being rewarded with lost income after a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're pursuing any money you could've made had you not been injured in the wreck.

Lost wages typically include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• Bonuses and Commission
• Sick Leave 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 possible and might sometimes dispute your benefits for lost wages. 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 compensation you can seek for any injuries, emotional distress, and lessened quality of life brought on by a car wreck. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

For instance, brain trauma or a spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can't 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 job 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, feelings of depression, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the collision.

You have the right 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 a jury and judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the quality of life you had and what's been lost. Your situation and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively communicated and our attorneys will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your automobile. You might get money for any belongings that were in the car and consequently damaged in the crash. 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.