WEST HILLS LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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West Hills Rideshare Car Accident Attorneys

If you or a member of your family has been injured in a car accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The rideshare phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place in West Hills 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 an additional income source 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 has been 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 around Lyft and Uber auto accidents are murky at best.

This is why you'll benefit from having the West Hills Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies worth billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of drivers carrying only the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their car insurance, Uber and Lyft drivers have a $1 million insurance policy. But rideshare companies will look at varying details like if their driver was or wasn't signed into the app and accepting rides when the collision took place.

Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, 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 resulting from the wreck. This includes a passenger injured in a rideshare 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 lawyers in West Hills.

WEST HILLS TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Texting While Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. Accidents caused 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 studies, texting while driving raises the risk of a car crash 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 distance of a football field with no vision.

In California, it's against the law 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 many of us immediately think of when distracted driving 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, using a handheld cell phone, fiddling 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 injured in an accident with a distracted driver, contact M.R. Parker Law, PC to discuss legal help for your injuries.

West Hills Attorneys for High Speed Collisions

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

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you're going at the time of the crash, the greater the force of impact. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatalities. Speed 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 is putting everyone at risk - especially bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed crash in West Hills, 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, rehabilitation costs, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

West Hills Drunk Driving Attorneys

 

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in West Hills? What comes after this this negligent act and reckless behavior is devastating.

About one-third of deaths on U.S. highways and roads are brought on by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just illegal, it’s a breach of moral conduct that risks the lives of others. Someone driving under the influence has trouble focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.

Someone who survives being hit by a drunk driver often has severe injuries to deal with. This includes both physical pain 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 can be hard on drunk drivers and the payout in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys in West Hills

It's quite too common. You come to a complete stop and the vehicle behind you doesn't stop. You car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents seem minor, injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort if not immediately tended to. 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 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 very commonly don't appear until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

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. Many times, rear-end accidents can be attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Lane Crossover Accident Lawyers in West Hills

Unsafe lane change accidents occur so quickly and unexpectedly that even the most cautious driver will not have enough time to react and avoid impact. One minute you're just driving down a multiple-lane highway and, without signaling and no warning at all, 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 car or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to hit other cars or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and your passengers. Death is even possible. A lane crossover is considered unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• Doesn't properly signal when turning
• Fails to see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Attempts to change lanes at a stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into a middle lane with another car

If you were injured 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.

Rollover Car Accident Attorneys in West Hills

Rollover accidents commonly take place when a driver has lost 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 most commonly involved in rollover accidents. This is due to 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 happen in multiple-vehicle accidents, particularly if the vehicle is hit from the side.

While rollovers account for less 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 accident, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

West Hills T-Bone Accident Lawyers

It happens too quickly. 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 vehicle. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" crash and is the most common type of accident at intersections.

If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a t-bone accident you can trust the West Hills t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

West Hills Multiple Vehicle Accident Attorneys

All car wrecks are scary, but collisions that involve multiple automobiles can be particularly devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction wrecks involving more than 2 automobiles are some of the most dangerous types of traffic accidents.

Multiple vehicle accidents can often be attributed to conditions like fog, road hazards, tailgating, texting while driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle pile-ups 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.

West Hills Sideswipe Collision Lawyers

Sideswipe accidents occur when moving vehicles get too close to each other and collide together 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 typically caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making improper turns, failing to yield when lanes merge, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching lanes.

If you've been injured in a sidesweep accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation

Medical Expenses - The amount you're rewarded is affected by the the type and extent of your injuries.

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you've sustained brain trauma or a spinal cord injury accompanied by paralysis or another permanent 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 medical care and therapy or rehab you’ll need, if a full recovery is anticipated, and how long your road to recovery will take.

Immediately following your car accident, you need to you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the incident seems like a minor fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't realized until hours or even days after the collision. You'll want to have a medical record if you expect to have a case.

You are entitled to compensation for all medical costs. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, the cost of prescription medications, costs of permanent disabilities, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to accommodate a physical handicap. and as-needed future care and treatments.

Car accidents can cause 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 accident, we can 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 increase any chance you have of being rewarded with lost income following an auto accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're looking to get any income you could've earned had you not been injured in the crash.

Lost wages typically include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• Bonuses and Commission
• Sick and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Weren't Working

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

Pain and suffering is compensation you can pursue for any physical pain, emotional distress, and lower 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't participate in activities or hobbies they once liked.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a collision might seek compensation if it's greatly impacted their personal life or cost them career opportunities.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone suffering 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, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing 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 Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very adept at making jurors and a 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'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 vehicle. You might get money for any belongings that were inside the vehicle and consequently damaged in the crash. 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.