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LOOKING FOR AN AUTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEY IN SANTA BARBARA?
Have you or someone you love been seriously hurt in an automobile accident? Talk to the Santa Barbara automobile accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC about getting the financial compensation that’s truly owed to you. We’ll help get you the compensation necessary to cover compensatory damages such as medical bills, lost income, and property damage as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.
You and your family have suffered due to the carelessness of another driver. You shouldn’t settle for less than you deserve. We only represent accident victims. We’re committed to fighting for YOU!
Car accidents are a traumatizing event. Automobile accidents don’t just wreck other automobiles, they wreck the lives of those involved , too. In just seconds, lives can end or forever change from out of nowhere. Survivors of a serious accident face a long and challenging road to recovery.
All of this hardship is further exacerbated by lost wages, accumulated medical debt, and vehicle damage or total loss. There’s mental pain and suffering as well. Emotional distress. Mental Anguish. Anxiety and Depression. Sleep disturbances. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
WE HAVE THE EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE NECESSARY TO MAXIMIZE YOUR COMPENSATION
Since 2010, our firm have helped many Santa Barbara accident victims get the money they deserve. Let us talk about your case. Sooner rather than later. The longer you wait, the more detrimental it is to your case.
Talk to us BEFORE giving any statement to an insurance company. Our attorneys are very familiar with how insurance companies handle claims. A few of us have previously worked for major insurance companies. We know the ins and outs used to pay out as little as they possibly can in claims.
One trick is they’ll ask a a bunch of loaded questions to trick you to say you actually caused or contributed to the accident. Questions like:
“I understand the other car ran the red light and hit you, but what more could you have done to avoid the collision?”
“I understand that it was raining at the time of the accident. Do you think slick roads played a role in the accident?”
They’re looking to trip you up into saying anything they could use to justifiably lower the the compensation you can recover for your losses and injuries.
Let’s talk and you can start referring them to us when they call. We offer a no-obligation FREE consultation. Ultimately, you may not even need a Santa Barbara car accident attorney. However, not considering it can cost you thousands of dollars. Let’s discuss your case and assess its worth.
INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE NOT YOUR FRIEND
Marketing campaigns might say, “Like a good neighbor” or “You’re in Good Hands” but insurance companies are mostly concerned about their bottom line. Their interests are prioritized, not yours.
An adjuster might initially seem empathetic and attentive. They seem sincere. As if they’re on your side. Working on your behalf to get you a quick settlement. But part of their motivation, when they offer you a quick settlement, is to offer you a lesser settlement amount than you deserve before you talk to a a personal injury attorney. They’re well-aware that the lawyer is going to pursue a larger settlement amount.
As a company, they want to collect as much as they can in premiums and pay as little as possible in claims. They want to write you out a quick check and send you on your way. A check for an amount that they convince you is fair but is well-below what you truly deserve.
As your attorneys, we work for you. You’re our client. And there are no fees until we get money for you!
Don’t let an insurance company make you a victim a second time around by convincing you to accept less than your case is actually worth.
LET OUR SANTA BARBARA CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS FIGHT FOR YOU
Understandably, this is a very difficult time in one’s life. One you shouldn’t leave in the hands of a claims adjuster at an insurance company.
This is why you need the legal expertise of one of the highly-qualified Santa Barbara auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC.
Whether you were involved in a serious vehicle collision or a minor car accident, contact our auto accident attorneys in Santa Barbara today at (818) 334-5711.
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M.R. Parker Law has spent years successfully fighting for motor vehicle accident victims to get them the compensation they deserve. Don’t let insurance companies take advantage of you by convincing you that your case is worth anything less than it is.
We offer a FREE case review and treat anyone who walks through our door like family. We strive to be more than your legal advocate. We’re
familiar with the Santa Barbara area and can recommend local auto repair shops, rental car sources, and chiropractors or doctors and physical rehabilitation centers. The knowledgeable and experienced Santa Barbara car accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC believe every client deserves fair representation, compensation, and an ally as they go through this ordeal.
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WE’LL GET YOU MONEY FOR ANY KIND OF COLLISION
Our car accident lawyers in Santa Barbara have experience representing clients involved in all kinds of car accidents.
Click the option below that best represents your accident type. Regardless of the accident type, the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC are here to fight for you, protect your legal rights, and get you the money you deserve!
SANTA BARBARA LAWYERS
Santa Barbara Rideshare Accident Attorneys
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The rideshare phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place in Santa Barbara much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has additionally provided many people with an extra source of income in today's gig economy.
However, as the rideshare industry grows, so have the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies are often unaware the insured party is using their vehicle for ridesharing. This means they might be unwilling to fully compensate victims.
Since ridesharing is a relatively new phenomenon, the legal waters when it comes to Lyft and Uber car crashes are still murky.
This is why you need the Santa Barbara 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 a lot of drivers carrying just state minimum 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 things like if their driver was or wasn't signed onto the app and accepting rides at the time of the collision occurred.
Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in a car wreck caused by a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the wreck. 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 Santa Barbara.
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SANTA BARBARA DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS
Accidents Caused By A Distracted Driver
Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. 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 studies, texting while driving raises 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 length of a football field blindfolded.
In 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 types of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, 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 while driving.
If you've been involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, connect with M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss compensation for your injuries.
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Drunk Driving Victim Attorneys in Santa Barbara
Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Santa Barbara? What comes after this this negligent act and reckless behavior is devastating.
Approximately one-third of deaths on U.S. highways and roads are the result of 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 under the influence 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 severe injuries to deal with. This includes both bodily injury 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 income, 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 hurt in a car wreck caused by an impaired driver, contact the Santa Barbara drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.
Santa Barbara High Speed Crash Attorneys
Driving beyond the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second behind distracted driving as the leading contributing factor to most car crashes.
Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're traveling at the time of the collision, the greater the force of impact. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatalities. Speeding also contributes to significantly more dollars in property damage.
When you’re behind the wheel, 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 a wreck. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed crash in Santa Barbara, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to compensation.
Let the high-speed collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to maximize your compensation for medical expenses, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
Contact our Santa Barbara high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.
Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys in Santa Barbara
It happens all too often. Your car comes to a full stop and the driver behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.
Since rear-end collisions don't typically 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 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. Many times, rear-end accidents can be tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.
Santa Barbara Rollover Car Accident Attorneys
Rollover accidents typically take place when a driver has lost control of their car and it trips over something - most commonly uneven pavement, a curb, tree stump, or an object.
Most vehicle rollovers involve SUVs or pickup trucks. SUVs are most commonly involved in rollover accidents. This is due to their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the the width of the vehicle. The center of gravity is increased even more 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, especially if the vehicle is struck 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 accident, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.
Santa Barbara T-Bone Injury Lawyers
All it takes is a few seconds. A light changes from red to green or you're crossing through an intersection after sitting 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 type of accident at an intersection.
If you or a loved one have sustained serious injuries in a broadside crash you can trust the Santa Barbara t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.
Santa Barbara Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys
Sideswipe accidents happen 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 typically caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making improper turns, failing to yield when lanes merge, 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
Santa Barbara Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Attorneys
Most car wrecks are scary, but collisions that involve multiple cars can be particularly frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction wrecks involving more than 2 cars are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic collisions.
Multiple vehicle accidents can often be attributed to conditions 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 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.
Lane Crossover Accident Lawyers in Santa Barbara
Unsafe lane changes can injure you and any passengers you may have. Fatalaties are even possible. Lane crossovers are considered unsafe if the motorist is commits the following: 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 talk about winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.
COMPENSATION YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
A wreck can immediately change your life. The trial attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC have extensive experience investigating and reconstructing accidents to build a solid case for any client not at fault and deserving of financial compensation. We get victims of car accidents the money they deserve for any pain, suffering, and emotional hardship experienced.
We’ll talk with your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries and prognosis. Is a complete recovery expected? What will the cost of future treatment or care be? How long will you miss work? How much have you lost in income? Have there been opportunities at work for a promotion, bonus or raise? Has your overall quality of life taken a hit? Is there any permanent pain and discomfort, cognitive decline, paralysis, physical handicap, or disfigurement? How about emotional trauma or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Has your marriage or relationships suffered?
We can get you money for any of the following…
Medical Expenses - Your compensation is affected by the the type and extent of the injuries you sustained.
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 work closely with you and your healthcare providers to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future therapy/rehab and care you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long your recovery will take.
Immediately after your car accident, we recommend you undergo a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like a simple fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't felt until hours or even days after the accident. You'll want to have a medical record if you expect to have a case.
You are entitled to compensation for all medical expenses. 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 drugs, costs of permanent disabilities, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going care and treatments.
Automobile accidents can bring about serious injuries that drastically alter how you live your life and may keep you from working. If you're missing work because of injuries sustained in a car accident, 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 getting lost income after an auto accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're looking to get any money you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in an accident.
Lost wages generally 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 Were Away From Work
Insurance companies are notorious 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 for help recovering the money you deserve.
Pain and suffering is compensation you may be entitled to for any physical pain, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life brought on by a car wreck. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.
For instance, brain trauma or an injury to the spinal cord might mean the accident victim can no longer participate in activities or hobbies they once enjoyed.
A dollar amount can be put on that.
A victim disfigured in a wreck might pursue compensation if it's greatly impacted their personal life or cost them career opportunities.
A dollar amount can be put on that.
Someone that suffers a broken bone or whiplash be walking around in tremendous pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with loss of sleep, bouts of depression, paralyzing anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the wreckage itself.
You have the right to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations an automobile accident and someone's negligence has brought on.
Our pain and suffering attorneys in the Los Angeles area are very adept at making a jury and 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 car. You might receive monetary compensation for any belongings that were inside 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.
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