Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys in Beverly Hills

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Beverly Hills? The aftermath of this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

About one-third of fatalities on U.S. highways and roads 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 under the influence has trouble 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 very bad injuries to deal with. This includes both bodily injury and mental distress or emotional trauma.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can pursue financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical expenses, 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 settlement amount in DUI cases can be very significant.

If you’ve been injured in a car wreck brought on by an impaired driver, contact the Beverly Hills drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

BEVERLY HILLS LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Beverly Hills Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a car accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The rideshare era has certainly made going from place to place in Beverly Hills much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's additionally provided many people with a new income stream in the gig economy of today.

But as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies are often unaware 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 surrounding Uber and Lyft car accidents are murky at best.

This is why you’ll need the Beverly Hills Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies worth 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 have a $1 million insurance policy. But rideshare companies will look at things like if their driver was or wasn't signed into the app and accepting rides when the collision took place.

Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in a collision with a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This includes passengers 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 lawyers in Beverly Hills.

BEVERLY HILLS TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ATTORNEY

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Texting While Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. 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 research, texting while driving ups 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. If driving 55 mph, that equates to driving the length of a football field with a blindfold on.

In the state of California, it's illegal 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 while driving is what many of us instantly think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other instances of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, talking on a handheld cell phone, fumbling 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 involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, connect with M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss compensation for your injuries.

High Speed Crash Attorneys in Beverly Hills

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

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're traveling at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the crash. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speeding also contributes to higher dollar 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're trusting that they drive responsibly and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid collisions. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed crash in Beverly Hills, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to compensation.

Let the high-speed collision lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to maximize your compensation for medical bills, ongoing therapy and care, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

Beverly Hills Rollover Accident Lawyers

Rollover accidents typically occur when a driver loses control of their automobile 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 the vehicles that typically come to mind when one hears about a rollover accident. The reason for this is their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is increased even more when there's additional passengers and cargo.

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

While rollover accidents 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 accident, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Beverly Hills Rear-End Collision Lawyers

It happens very frequently, and it's happened to all of us at some point. You come to a complete stop and the driver behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents are less serious than a major collision, 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 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 might not surface until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get a checkup right away.

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 attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Beverly Hills Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys

Sideswipe accidents happen when moving cars 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 the drivers blame each other. Sideswipe accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making illegal turns, not yielding 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

T-Bone Accident Lawyers in Beverly Hills

In an instant, it can happen. A light changes from red to green or you're crossing through an intersection after sitting at a stop sign. From out of the blue, another car drills into the side of your automobile. 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 accident you can trust the Beverly Hills t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Crossover Crash Attorneys in Beverly Hills

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and any passengers you may have. Death is even possible. Lane crossovers are deemed unsafe if the motorist is does any of:

• Doesn't properly signal when turning
• Doesn't see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Tries to change lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into the middle 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 being rewarded compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Beverly Hills Multiple Vehicle Accident Lawyers

All car crashes are scary, but collisions involving multiple cars can be particularly devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction crashes involving more than 2 vehicles are some of the most dangerous types 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 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 lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC. We'll stand by your side to protect your legal rights.

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount you're rewarded is influenced by the the type and extent of the injuries you sustained.

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, 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'll work closely with you and your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future therapy/rehab and care you’ll need, if a full recovery is possible, and how long your recovery will take.

Immediately following your car accident, we recommend you have 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 expenses. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor 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 as-needed future care and treatments.

Automobile collisions contribute serious injuries that significantly change how you live your life and may keep you from working. If you're unable to work due to injuries sustained in a car wreck, we'll 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 increase any chance you have of being rewarded with lost income following an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're looking to get any income you could've made had you not been injured in the collision.

Lost wages generally include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• 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 argue against your benefits for lost wages. If this happens, 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 may be entitled to for any injuries, emotional distress, and lessened quality of life brought on by a car wreck. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

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

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in an accident might seek money if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them job 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 sleep disturbances, feelings of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing 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 Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very good at making a jury and judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the life you had and what you've lost. Your situation and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively told 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 inside your automobile and consequently damaged in the wreck. 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.