ANAHEIM DISTRACTED DRIVING CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Accidents Caused By Texting & Driving

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Accidents caused by distracted driving range from very serious - there are many highway fatalities and wrongful death lawsuits linked to distracted driving - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to studies, sending or receiving a tex message ups the risk of a car accident by as much as 25 times.

Studies have also concluded that the average driver takes their eyes off the road for 4.6 seconds to send or read a text message. When driving 55 miles per hour, that equates to driving the length 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 phone 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 Google Maps or GPS, using a handheld cellphone, messing with a radio or CD player, putting on makeup, vaping or smoking, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating while 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.

High Speed Collision Lawyers in Anaheim

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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 collisions.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The higher the speed at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the crash. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatalities. Speed also contributes to much more 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 are responsible drivers and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been injured in a high-speed crash in Anaheim, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to money.

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 income, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

ANAHEIM LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Anaheim Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a collision involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost income. The ridesharing era has certainly made going from place to place in Anaheim 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 collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often don't know the insured party is using their car 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 Anaheim 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 policy, Uber and Lyft drivers carry $1 million in liability insurance + uninsured/underinsured coverage. But rideshare companies will look at things like whether or not their driver was signed into 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 collision with 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 includes injured passengers in a rideshare 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 Anaheim.

Anaheim Attorneys for Drunk Driver Accidents

 

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Anaheim? The aftermath of this this negligent act and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Approximately one-third of fatalities on U.S. roads and highways are brought on by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just against the law, it’s a breach of moral 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 slowed reaction 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 seek financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages might 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 hurt in an accident caused by a drunk driver, contact the Anaheim drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Anaheim T-Bone Accident Lawyers

It can happen in an instant. A light changes from red to green or you're crossing through an intersection after sitting at a stop sign. Suddenly, another car collides into the side of your vehicle. 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 hurt in a t-bone collision you can trust the Anaheim t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Rear-End Collision Attorneys in Anaheim

It's one of the most common accidents. You come to a sudden 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 evaluated. Injuries after your car is rear-ended include whiplash - which happens when a person's head moves backward and then forward again with great force, 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 their car has been rear-ended and don't go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care to be examined. Symptoms might not appear until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, visit a doctor 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. Often, rear-end accidents can be tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Anaheim Rollover Car Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents commonly happen when a driver loses 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. SUVs are most commonly involved in rollover accidents. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the the width of the video. The center of gravity is increased even more when there's additional passengers and cargo.

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

Although rollover accidents account for fewer than 3% of all vehicle 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 accident, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Anaheim Lane Crossover Accident Lawyers

Unsafe lane change 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 the collision. One minute you're just coasting down a multiple-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 possibly cause you to lose control of your automobile or make an emergency evasive maneuver. Both could cause you to strike other vehicles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and any passengers you may have. Death is even possible. A lane crossover is considered unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• Fails to properly signal making a turn
• Doesn't see a car fast 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 talk about getting compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Sideswipe Collision Attorneys in Anaheim

Sideswipe accidents occur when moving cars get too close to one another and make contact 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, failing to yield at a merge point, 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

Multiple Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Anaheim

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

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

Multiple-vehicle accidents 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.

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount of your settlement is impacted by the the type and extent of your injuries.

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  or you suffer from 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 healthcare providers to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess the type of therapy/rehab and care you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long your recovery will take.

Immediately following your car wreck, you need to you undergo a full medical examination. Even if the accident seems like an innocent fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't noticeable until hours or even days following 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 bills. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, prescription drug costs, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going treatments or care.

Automobile collisions contribute serious injuries that drastically alter how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from working. If you're unable to work due to injuries sustained in a car accident, we'll fight to get you the money you need.

Hiring one of the Los Angeles area car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC will help your chances of reclaiming lost income after an auto accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to an auto accident, you're going for any money you could've made had you not been injured in the collision.

Lost wages usually 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 Recovering

Insurance companies are infamous for paying out as little as possible and might sometimes argue against 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 money you can pursue for any injuries, emotional trauma, and lower quality of life brought on by a car wreck. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

For example, brain trauma or a spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can't participate in hobbies or activities they once loved.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in a collision might pursue compensation if it's significantly 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 walk around all day in immense pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with sleep disturbances, feelings of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the accident.

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

Our pain and suffering attorneys in the Los Angeles area 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 communicated and we'll get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your car. You might also be compensated for any belongings that were in the car and consequently damaged in the accident. An insurance adjuster will estimate the monetary loss 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.