BURBANK LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Burbank Rideshare Car Accident Laywers

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made going from place to place in Burbank much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has also provided many people with an additional income source in today's gig economy.

However, as the rideshare industry grows, so do the number of collisions 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 surrounding Uber and Lyft car accidents are still murky.

This is why you'll benefit from having the Burbank Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of motorists 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 if their driver was signed onto the app and accepting rides at the time of the accident/incident took place.

Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in a car wreck caused by a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the accident. This applies to a passenger injured 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 Burbank.

Drunk Driving Lawyers in Burbank

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Burbank? What follows this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

About one-third of fatalities on U.S. highways and roads are the result of drunk driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just illegal, 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 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 bodily injury and mental distress or emotional trauma.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can seek financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages might also be paid out. Jurors and judges 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 a drunk driver, contact the Burbank drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Burbank Attorneys for High Speed Collisions

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

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

When you drive 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 collisions. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed collision in Burbank, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you might be entitled to a payout.

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

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

BURBANK TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ATTORNEY

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Texting While Driving Accidents

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Accidents brought on 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, texting while driving increases the risk of crashing 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 California, it's illegal for someone driving an automobile 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 most immediately 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 Google Maps or GPS, talking on a handheld cell phone, messing with a radio or CD player, putting on makeup, smoking or vaping, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating while driving.

If you've been hurt in an accident with a distracted driver, M.R. Parker Law, PC can help get you compensated for any expenses and pain or suffering incurred.

Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys in Burbank

It happens all too often. Your car comes to a sudden stop ,however, the car behind you doesn't stop. Your car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents seem minor, injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort if not immediately evaluated. 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 usually don't result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home following a rear-end accident and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms might not become noticeable 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.

Burbank T-Bone Collision Attorneys

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 car slams into the side of your car. 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 broadside collision you can trust the Burbank t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Burbank Rollover Accident Lawyers

Rollover accidents typically take place when a driver has lost control of their car 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. This is due to their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the vehicle's width. The center of gravity is increased even more when there's additional passengers and cargo.

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

Although rollovers 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 hurt in a rollover, contact auto accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Burbank Sideswipe Collision Lawyers

Sideswipe accidents take place when moving vehicles get too close to one another 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 an adjacent 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

Crossover Crash Attorneys in Burbank

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and any passengers you may have. Death is even possible. Lane crossovers are considered unsafe if the motorist is commits the following:

• 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
• Attempts to switch lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into the center lane with another car

If you were hurt 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 being rewarded compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Burbank Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Attorneys

Most car accidents are scary, but collisions that involve multiple automobiles can be particularly frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction crashes involving multiple vehicles are some of the most dangerous types of traffic collisions.

Multiple vehicle accidents are often caused by conditions like fog, road hazards, tailgating, distracted driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle crashes 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.

Medical Bills - The amount of your settlement is influenced by the type and severity of your injuries.

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you've sustained 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 doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess the type of medical care and therapy or rehab you’ll need, if a full recovery is anticipated, and how long your recovery will take.

Immediately following your auto accident, it's critical you have a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like an innocuous fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't felt until hours or even days following the accident. You'll want to have a medical record if you expect to have a case.

You might be owed compensation for all medical costs. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., the cost of prescription medications, costs of permanent disabilities, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going care and treatments.

Car accidents contribute serious injuries that drastically change how you live day-to-day life and may also force you to miss work. If you're unable to work because of injuries sustained in a car wreck, we can 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 reclaiming lost income following an auto accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, 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 typically include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• Bonuses and Commission
• Sick 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 argue against your benefits for lost wages. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can seek for any physical pain, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life caused by a car accident. 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.

Someone disfigured in a wreck might pursue money if it's significantly 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 be walking around in tremendous pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with loss of sleep, feelings of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the collision.

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

Our pain and suffering attorneys in the Los Angeles area are very good at making a jury and 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 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 in the car 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.