RIVERSIDE LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Riverside Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The rideshare phenomenon has certainly made getting around in Riverside 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 income stream in the gig economy of today.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies are often unaware the insured party has been using their vehicle 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 Riverside Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies valued at billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of motorists carrying only state minimum 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 onto the app and accepting rides when the collision occurred.

Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber 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 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 lawyers in Riverside.

RIVERSIDE TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ACCIDENT LAWYER

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes 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 research, sending or receiving a tex message increases the risk of a collision 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 blindfolded.

In California, it's against the law for someone operating a motor vehicle 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 many of us instantly think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other instances of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, using a handheld cell phone, messing 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.

Riverside Attorneys for Drunk Driving Victims

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Riverside? The aftermath of this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior is devastating.

Nearly one-third of fatalities 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 jeopardizes the lives of others. A driver while intoxicated or high has trouble focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a delayed response time.

Someone who survives a car crash with an intoxicated driver often has very bad injuries they must live 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 they seek standard compensation – things like medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also be paid out. Judges and jurors don’t go easy on drunk drivers and the payout in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

Riverside Lawyers for High Speed Collisions

Driving over the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second behind distracted driving as the leading contributing factor to most car collisions.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you're going at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the collision. This usually means more serious injuries and more deaths. Speeding also contributes to much more property damage.

When you get behind the wheel of a car you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you share 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 collision in Riverside, 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 get you maximum compensation for medical expenses, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Riverside Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys

It's quite too common. Your car comes to a sudden stop ,however, the vehicle behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents might now seem like that big of a deal injuries are prevalent and could result in lifelong 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 following a rear-end accident and don't go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care to be examined. Symptoms might not 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC today for a free evaluation of your case. Often, rear-end accidents can be tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Lawyers in Riverside

Rollover accidents commonly take place when a driver has lost control of their automobile and it trips over something - usually 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 in relation to the the width of the vehicle. The gravity's center is increased even more when there's additional passengers and cargo.

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

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

T-Bone Accident Attorneys in Riverside

In an instant, it can happen. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. The next thing you know, another automobile slams into the side of your vehicle. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" crash and is the most common accident-type at an intersection.

If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a t-bone car crash you can trust the Riverside t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys in Riverside

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

Sideswipe accidents are often a cause of great dispute since they become a blame game where each driver blames the other. Sideswipe accidents are typically 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 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

Multiple Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Riverside

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

Multiple vehicle accidents can often be attributed to factors like fog, road hazards, tailgating, texting while 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC. We'll stand by your side to protect your legal rights.

Riverside Lane Crossover Accident Attorneys

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and any passengers you may have. Fatalaties are even possible. A lane crossover is considered unsafe if the motorist is does any of:

• Fails to properly signal when turning
• 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 stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into the center lane with another vehicle

If you were injured 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.

Medical Bills - The amount you're rewarded is affected 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 work closely with you and your healthcare providers to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future medical care and rehabilitation you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long the recovery process will take.

Immediately after your auto accident, you need to you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like an innocuous fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't realized 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 expenses. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., the cost of prescription medications, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and continued care and treatment.

Auto accidents can cause serious injuries that drastically change how you live day-to-day life and may keep you out-of-work. If you're unable to work because of injuries from a car collision, we can fight to get you the compensation you deserve.

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

Lost wages typically include:

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

Insurance companies are infamous for paying out as little as possible and might sometimes dispute your benefits for lost wages. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to help you reclaim the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you may be entitled to for any injuries, emotional trauma, and lower quality of life brought on by a car wreck. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

For example, head trauma or an injury to the spinal cord might mean the accident victim can no longer participate in hobbies or activities they once loved.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in an accident might seek compensation if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them work 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 loss of sleep, bouts of depression, paralyzing anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the accident.

You have the right to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations this accident and someone's negligence has brought on.

Our Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very adept at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the quality of life you had and what you've lost. Your situation and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively communicated and our attorneys will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your vehicle. You might also be compensated for any property that was in the car and consequently damaged in the wreck. 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.