Beverly Hills Attorneys for DWI Accidents

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Beverly Hills? What comes after this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Approximately one-third of fatalities on U.S. roads and highways 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 endangers the lives of others. A driver while intoxicated or high has difficulty focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.

A survivor of an accident with a drunk driver often has very bad 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 the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also be paid out. Jurors and judges don’t go easy on drunk drivers and compensation in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

BEVERLY HILLS RIDESHARING ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Beverly Hills Rideshare Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The ridesharing 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 an additional income source in the gig economy of today.

However, as the rideshare industry grows, so have the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often do not 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 around Lyft and Uber auto accidents are still murky.

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 only the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their car insurance, 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 onto the app and accepting rides when the collision took place.

Considering the amount of insurance covering Uber and Lyft drivers, anyone injured in an accident involving a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the wreck. This includes a passenger injured in a rideshare car, 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 ATTORNEYS FOR TEXTING & DRIVING CAR ACCIDENTS

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Accidents Caused By Texting & Driving

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes caused 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 statistics, sending or receiving a tex message ups 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. When driving 55 miles per hour, that equates to driving the distance of a football field blind.

In the state of 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 most immediately think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other instances of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, using a handheld cellphone, fiddling around 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 involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, connect with M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss compensation for your injuries.

Beverly Hills 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 collisions.

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're driving at the time of the collision, the greater the force of impact. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatalities. Speed also contributes to significantly more dollars in property damage.

When you get behind the wheel of a car you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you're sharing the road with. You're trusting that they drive responsibly and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been injured in a high-speed collision in Beverly Hills, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you might be entitled to money.

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

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

Beverly Hills Rollover Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents typically happen when a driver loses control of their car 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 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 center of gravity is increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.

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

While rollovers account for less than 3% of all automobile accidents, one-third of car accident deaths come in rollovers. This can often be attributed to there being partial or full ejection from the vehicle.

If you've been injured in a rollover, contact auto accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Beverly Hills Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys

It's one of the most common accidents. Your car comes to a complete stop ,however, the car behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents are seldom deadly injuries are prevalent and could be a nagging problem if not immediately tended to. Injuries after being 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 usually don't result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home after they're in a rear-end collision and don't follow-up with a physician. Symptoms might not appear 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. Many times, rear-end accidents can be attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Sideswipe Collision Attorneys in Beverly Hills

Sideswipe accidents occur when moving cars get too close to one another and make contact along their sides.

Sideswipe accidents are often disputed since they become a blame game where each driver blames the other. Sideswipe accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making illegal 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

Beverly Hills T-Bone Collision Attorneys

In an instant, it can happen. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. Suddenly, another vehicle collides 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 were seriously injured in a broadside collision 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.

Beverly Hills Crossover Crash Lawyers

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

• Doesn't properly signal when turning
• Fails to see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge 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 when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into the middle lane with another vehicle

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 discuss getting compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Beverly Hills Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Lawyers

All car crashes are scary, but collisions that involve multiple automobiles can be particularly devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction collisons involving multiple vehicles are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic collisions.

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

Multiple-vehicle collisions can be life-changing 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 - Your compensation is impacted 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've sustained brain trauma or a spinal cord injury accompanied by 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 the type of care and therapy you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long the recovery process will take.

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

You might be owed compensation for all medical bills. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies - like crutches, the cost of prescription drugs, 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.

Automobile collisions can bring about serious injuries that drastically alter how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from working. If you're unable to work because of injuries from a car collision, 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 help your chances of being rewarded with lost income after a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to an auto accident, you're going for any income you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in the collision.

Lost wages typically include:

• Hourly Wage or Weekly/Monthly Salary
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick Leave and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Were Away From Work

Insurance companies are infamous for paying out the least amount possible and might sometimes argue against your benefits for lost wages. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you can seek for any physical pain, emotional trauma, and decreased quality of life brought on by a car wreck. Legally it's defined as 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 enjoyed.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in a collision might pursue compensation if it's greatly impacted their personal life or cost them work opportunities.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone that suffers 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 wreckage itself.

You deserve 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 skilled at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the quality of life you had and what's been lost. Your ordeal and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively shared and we'll get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your automobile. You might also be compensated for any belongings that were in the vehicle 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.