WEST HILLS LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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West Hills Rideshare Accident Lawyers

If you or a member of your family has been hurt in a car wreck involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost income. The ridesharing 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's also provided many people with an additional income source in today's gig economy.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so have the number of collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often do not know the insured party is using their vehicle for ridesharing. This means they might be unwilling to fully compensate victims.

Since ridesharing is so new, the legal waters around Lyft and Uber auto accidents are murky at best.

This is why you’ll need the West 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 state minimum 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 or wasn't signed into the app and accepting rides when the collision occurred.

Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in a collision with a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the wreck. This applies to a passenger injured in a ridesharing 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 attorneys in West Hills.

WEST HILLS TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ATTORNEY

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Accidents Caused By A Distracted Driver

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Accidents caused by distracted driving range from very serious - a high number of roadway/highway fatalities, as well as wrongful death lawsuits, are due to distracted drivers - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to statistics, texting while driving increases 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 blindfolded.

In California, it's illegal for someone operating a motor vehicle 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 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, talking on a handheld cell phone, fiddling around with a radio or CD player, putting on makeup, smoking or vaping, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating as they are 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.

West Hills Attorneys for High Speed Collisions

Exceeding 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 collision, the greater the force of the crash. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car accidents. Speeding also contributes to significantly more dollars in property damage.

When you drive you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you're sharing the road with. You're trusting that they are responsible drivers and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and puts 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 compensation.

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 distress.

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

Drunk Driving Lawyers in West Hills

 

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in West Hills? What comes after this this negligent act and reckless behavior is devastating.

About one-third of fatalities on U.S. highways and roads are caused by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just against the law, it’s a moral breach of conduct that endangers the lives of others. Someone driving under the influence has trouble focusing, muscle impairment, problems with coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a delayed response time.

Someone who survives a car crash with an intoxicated driver often has severe injuries they must live 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. Jurors and judges can be hard on drunk drivers and compensation in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

West Hills Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys

It happens way too much. Your car comes to a full stop and the driver behind you doesn't stop. You car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents seem minor, injuries are prevalent and could result in lifelong 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 don't typically result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home after their car has been rear-ended and don't follow-up with a physician. Symptoms sometimes don't surface 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 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.

Lane Crossover Accident Lawyers in West Hills

Lane crossover accidents occur so quickly and unexpectedly that even the most cautious driver doesn't have enough time to react and avoid impact. One minute you're just coasting down a multiple-lane highway and, suddenly, the car next to you quickly moves into your lane. You have no choice but to either collide with them, which could conceivably cause you to lose control of your vehicle or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to collide with other automobiles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and your passengers. Death is even possible. Lane crossovers are considered unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• Doesn't properly signal making a turn
• Fails to see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Tries to switch lanes at a stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into a middle lane with another vehicle

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 discuss winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Rollover Car Accident Attorneys in West Hills

Rollover accidents typically take place when a driver loses control of their car 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 most commonly associated with rollover accidents. The reason for this is their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the the width of the video. The center of gravity is further increased when there's additional passengers and cargo.

Most rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multi-vehicle accidents, especially if the collision's impact is in the side.

Although rollover accidents account for less than 3% of all car accidents, they make up more than one-third of car accident fatalities. This is often 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.

West Hills T-Bone Collision Attorneys

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 nowhere, another vehicle collides into the side of your automobile. 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 suffered serious injuries in a t-bone collision you can trust the West Hills t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers in West Hills

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

Multi vehicle accidents are often caused by factors like fog, road hazards, tailgating, distracted 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.

West Hills Sideswipe Car Accident Lawyers

Sideswipe accidents happen when moving vehicles get too close to one another and collide together along their sides.

Sidesweep accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game where each driver blames the other. Sidesweep accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making improper turns, not yielding when lanes merge, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when changing 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 - Your compensation 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 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 work closely with you and your healthcare providers to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future care and therapy you’ll need, if a full recovery is possible, and how long the recovery process will take.

Immediately after your auto accident, it's critical 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 felt until hours or even days after the collision. 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 doctor consultations,  the cost of medical supplies - like crutches, the cost of prescription drugs, costs of permanent disabilities, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to make a house handicap accessible. and continued care and treatment.

Automobile collisions contribute serious injuries that significantly change how you live your life and may also force you to miss work. If you're unable to work due to injuries from a car collision, we can fight to get you the compensation you deserve.

Hiring one of the Los Angeles area car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC will improve any chance you have of reclaiming lost income following an auto accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to an auto accident, you're going for any money you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in the collision.

Lost wages typically include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick Leave and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Were Recovering

Insurance companies are notorious for paying out as little as they possibly can and might sometimes argue against your lost wages benefits. If this happens, tag in the personal injury lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can pursue for any injuries, emotional distress, and lower quality of life caused by a car accident. The legal definition is 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 an accident might seek money if it's greatly 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, bouts 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 this accident and the other driver's negligence has brought on.

Our Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very good at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the life you had and what's been lost. Your situation and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively communicated and our attorneys will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your automobile. You might also be compensated for any property that was inside your automobile and consequently damaged in the accident. 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.