IRVINE LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Irvine Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The ridesharing era has certainly made going from place to place in Irvine much less of a hassle. 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 rideshare industry grows, so do the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often don't know the insured party has been 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 when it comes to Lyft and Uber car crashes are still murky.

This is why you need the Irvine Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies valued at billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of drivers 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 varying details like whether or not their driver was 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 costs, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the wreck. This applies to passengers injured in a ridesharing 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 Irvine.

IRVINE DISTRACTED DRIVING CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. 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, sending or receiving a tex message raises 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. 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 and driving is what most instantly think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common types of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, using 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 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.

Irvine Attorneys for DUI Collisions

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Irvine? What follows this negligent act and reckless behavior can be devastating.

About one-third of deaths 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. Someone driving under the influence 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 physical pain 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 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 settlement amount in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

Irvine High Speed Collision Attorney

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

Speeding 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 fatalities. Speed also contributes to much more 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 are responsible drivers and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid collisions. 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 crash in Irvine, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you might be entitled to compensation.

Let the high-speed collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to get you maximum compensation for medical expenses, ongoing therapy and care, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

Irvine Rear Impact Collision Lawyers

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

Although rear-end accidents are seldom deadly injuries are prevalent and could result in lifelong pain or discomfort if not immediately evaluated. Injuries after being rear-ended include whiplash - a neck injury due to a rapid and forceful back and forth jerking of the neck, mild or severe concussions, spinal injuries like herniated discs or hyperextension, and lockjaw or TMJ symptoms.

Since rear-end collisions typically don't result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home after their car has been rear-ended and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms sometimes don't 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. Many times, rear-end accidents can be tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Irvine 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. SUVs are most commonly associated with rollover accidents. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.

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

Although rollover accidents account for fewer than 3% of all vehicle 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 hurt in a rollover, contact auto accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

T-Bone Accident Attorneys in Irvine

It all happens way to quickly. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. Before you know it, another automobile drills into the side of your vehicle. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" crash and is the most common accident-type at intersections.

If you or a loved one have sustained serious injuries in a t-bone collision you can trust the Irvine t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

Irvine Sideswipe Collision Lawyers

Sideswipe accidents happen when moving vehicles 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 typically 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 sideswipe accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation

Irvine Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Lawyers

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

Multi vehicle accidents can often be attributed to factors like low-visibility, 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 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.

Irvine Crossover Crash Attorneys

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

• Doesn't properly signal making a turn
• 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 while 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 changed lanes, contact the crossover accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC today to talk about winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount of your settlement 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 lawyers can help you!

We'll work closely with you and your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess the type of care and therapy you’ll need, if a full recovery is possible, and how long the recovery process will take.

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

You could 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 such as crutches, prescription drug costs, costs of permanent disabilities, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and on-going care and treatments.

Automobile collisions can result in serious injuries that drastically change how you live your life and may also force you to miss work. If you're missing work due to injuries sustained in a car wreck, we can fight to get you the compensation 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 getting lost income following a car wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're seeking any income you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in the crash.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick 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 as little as possible and might sometimes dispute your lost wages benefits. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to help you reclaim the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you can seek for any injuries, emotional trauma, and lower quality of life brought on by a car wreck. 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 hobbies or activities they once enjoyed.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a wreck 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 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 loss of sleep, feelings of depression, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the wreckage itself.

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 skilled at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the life you had and what you've lost. Your ordeal and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively told and our lawyers 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 the vehicle and consequently damaged in the wreck. An insurance adjuster will 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.