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LOOKING FOR AN AUTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEY IN LONG BEACH?
Have you or a loved one been hurt in an auto collision? Talk to the Long Beach vehicular accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC.
We’ll do everything we can to get you the financial compensation you deserve for medical costs, related expenses, lost wages, and your pain and suffering.
To increase the likelihood of a positive outcome, our firm approaches every case as if it’ll be going to trial. This means we investigate the car accident. We interview witnesses. We gather evidence that proves the other driver was at fault.
Our Long Beach auto accident attorneys have the experience and expertise to handle even the most complicated cases. Several of our attorneys have previously worked for large insurance companies. This means we know how these companies operate. They prioritize their bottom line over yours. This is why we won’t settle your case for anything less than its full value. We will not hesitate to take your case to court if we feel an insurance company isn’t treating you fairly. Lastly, there’s no fee until we get money for you!
OUR LONG BEACH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GOING THROUGH – WE WANT TO HELP
There is nothing as jarring as the sound of a car collision. Automobile collisions don’t just wreck automobiles, they wreck lives, too. In a matter of seconds, from out of nowhere, life can end or be forever altered in a serious motor vehicle crash (MVC). And the road ahead for survivors is long.
When you’re hurt in a car accident, the last thing you need is even more stress given what you’ve just gone through. You’re already banged up and dealing with injuries, having trouble carrying out day-to-day activities, and handling the loss of your car. Then you’ve got the medical expenses piling up and lost wages compounding things all the more.
The emotional trauma can be unnerving. Anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping, nightmares, and memory or concentration issues plague you. If you aren’t able to return to work and provide for yourself or your family, that can that can leave you listless and depressed after awhile.
If you can’t get around very well due to injuries sustained in the accident, that lost independence and self-reliance can have you feeling as if you’ve become bothersome to friends and family caring for you through this ordeal.
It goes without saying, this is a very trying time in one’s life. One that shouldn’t be left in the hands of a insurance company’s claims adjuster. Not without someone on your side. Someone like us.
OUR LONG BEACH CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS WILL GET YOU EVERY PENNY YOU’RE OWED
Don’t let a car wreck jeopardize your future and put your finances at risk. Whether you were involved in a serious vehicle collision or a small fender bender, contact our car accident lawyers in Long Beach today at (818) 334-5711.
M.R. Parker Law has spent years successfully fighting for the rights of auto accident victims. And we’ve won A LOT! Getting good deserving people – those suffering from someone else’s negligence – the money they deserve. Don’t let insurance companies walk all over you by convincing you that your claim is worth anything less than it is.
THE INSURANCE COMPANIES AREN’T YOUR FRIENDS
The insurance company isn’t your friend. The marketing slogans may say, “Like a good neighbor” or “You’re in Good Hands” but insurance companies care first and foremost about their bottom line. They look to quickly write out a check to your name for an amount that sounds fair but is well-below what you truly deserve.
They’re not concerned about getting you a settlement that’s sufficient enough to pay for your recovery and losses. They’re looking to instead pad their own profit margin. They’re looking to settle your claim as fast as they can, and pay out as little as possible, before you align yourself with a car accident lawyer who will get you a bigger settlement.
That doesn’t mean there aren’t nice insurance adjusters. There are plenty of legitimately nice people in the insurance industry. Just never lose sight of the fact they’re NOT on your side, no matter how nice they come off. They’re not working for you. WE ARE!
TALK TO A LONG BEACH CAR ACCIDENT INJURY LAWYER BEFORE YOU SPEAK TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, you absolutely must talk to a dedicated auto accident lawyer as soon as possible. The longer you hold off, the more it hurts your case.
When an insurance company asks for your statement of events, they’re picking apart your responses for words they can use against you. They’ll attempt to make it seem as if you’ve admitted a degree of fault for the accident. Something to justify any low ball settlement they offer. This is why you need our legal counsel BEFORE you provide them with any statement.
We provide a FREE case review and treat anyone who walks through our door like family. The experienced and knowledgeable Long Beach car accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC will shield you from having to deal with the insurance company while making sure you get the full compensation you deserve. We want you to focus on your recovery, not your financial worries or a back and forth squabbling with the insurance company.
We can use our regional network to link you to auto body shops, car dealerships, doctors and chiropractors, rental car providers, etc. Anything we can do to make your life a little easier during this time. And, again, we work on a contingency fee, which means we don’t make money until we get money for you!
WE HANDLE ALL KINDS OF CAR ACCIDENT CLAIMS
Our Long Beach car accident attorneys have experience dealing with all kinds of auto accidents.
Click the option below that best represents your accident type. Regardless of the type of accident you were in, the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC are here to fight for you, protect your legal rights, and get you the money you deserve!
LONG BEACH LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT LAWYERS
Long Beach Rideshare Accident Lawyers
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 expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The rideshare phenomenon has certainly made getting around in Long Beach 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 today's gig economy.
However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often don't know 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 Long Beach Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of motorists carrying just state minimum 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 signed onto the app and accepting rides at the time of the accident/incident occurred.
Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in a car wreck caused by a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This applies to injured passengers in a ridesharing 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 attorneys in Long Beach.
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Long Beach High Speed Collision Attorney
Exceeding the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second to only distracted driving as the leading contributing factor to most car collisions.
Speed increases the force of impact. The higher the speed at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the collision. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speeding also contributes to higher dollar property damage.
When you’re behind the wheel, you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you share the road with. You're trusting that they drive responsibly and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.
If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed crash in Long Beach, 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 maximize your compensation for medical expenses, ongoing therapy and care, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.
Contact our Long Beach high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.
LONG BEACH DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS
Texting While Driving Accidents
Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. 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, sending or receiving a tex message ups 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 distance of a football field blindfolded.
In the state of 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 and driving is what people instantly think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, talking on a handheld cellphone, fiddling around with a radio or CD player, doing 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.
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Drunk Driving Lawyers in Long Beach
Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Long Beach? What comes after this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior is devastating.
Approximately one-third of fatalities on U.S. highways and roads are tied to drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just illegal, it’s a moral breach of conduct that endangers the lives of others. A driver 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 severe injuries they must live with. This includes both physical pain and mental distress or emotional trauma.
Victims of drunk driving accidents can seek financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical bills, 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 payout in DUI cases can be very significant.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, contact the Long Beach drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.
Crossover Crash Attorneys in Long Beach
Unsafe lane change collisions happen so quickly and unexpectedly that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver doesn't have enough time to react and avoid colliding. One minute you're just coasting down a multiple-lane highway and, suddenly, the car beside you swiftly moves into your lane. You have no option 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 strike 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. Lane crossovers are considered unsafe if the motorist is does any of:
- Fails to properly signal making a turn
- Doesn't see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
- Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
- Tries to switch lanes at a traffic 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 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 being rewarded compensation for your injuries and medical claims.
Vehicle Rollover Accident Attorneys in Long Beach
Rollover accidents commonly happen 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 the vehicles that typically come to mind when one hears about a rollover accident. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the the width of the video. The gravity's center is increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.
Most rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multiple-vehicle collisions, especially if the vehicle is struck from the side.
While rollovers account for less 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 injured in a rollover, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.
T-Bone Collision Attorneys in Long Beach
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 slams into the side of your automobile. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common accident-type at an intersection.
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a broadside accident you can trust the Long Beach t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.
Long Beach Rear Impact Collision Lawyers
It's one of the most common accidents. You come to a complete stop but the car behind you doesn't stop. You car is rear-ended.
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 go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care to be examined. Symptoms sometimes don't 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. Many times, rear-end accidents can be tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.
Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys in Long Beach
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 the drivers blame each other. Sidesweep accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making improper turns, failing to yield at a merge point, 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
Long Beach Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Lawyers
All car crashes are scary, but collisions involving multiple cars can be particularly frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction wrecks involving more than 2 cars are some of the most dangerous types of traffic accidents.
Multi vehicle accidents are often caused by conditions like fog, road hazards, tailgating, texting while driving, or construction zones.
Multiple-vehicle collisions 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.
WHAT CAN YOU BE COMPENSATED FOR AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT?
A collision can immediately turn your world upside down. The trial attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC have extensive experience investigating and reconstructing accidents to build a solid case for any client not at fault and deserving of financial compensation. We get victims of car accidents the money they deserve for any pain, suffering, and emotional hardship experienced.
We’ll talk to your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries and prognosis. Is a full recovery possible? What will the cost of future treatment or care be? How long will you be unable to work for? How much have you lost in wages? Have there been opportunities at work for a promotion, bonus or raise? How has this impacted your overall quality of life? Will there be life-long physical injury, cognitive problems, paralysis, physical handicap, or disfigurement? How about emotional distress or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Has your marriage or relationships suffered?
We’ll get you compensation for any of the following…
Medical Expenses - The amount of your settlement is affected by the type and severity of your injuries.
That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, whiplash or a back injury or you suffer from a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury with paralysis or another permanent disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury attorneys 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 therapy/rehab and care you’ll need, if a full recovery is possible, and how long your recovery will take.
Immediately following your auto accident, you need to you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like a minor fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't realized until hours or even days following the wreck. You'll want to have a medical record if you expect to have a case.
You could be entitled to 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, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going treatments or care.
Car collisions can result in serious injuries that significantly change how you live day-to-day life and may keep you out-of-work. If you're unable to work due to injuries sustained in a car collision, 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 improve any chance you have of getting lost income following a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to an auto accident, you're going for any money you could've made had you not been injured in an accident.
Lost wages usually include:- Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
- Bonuses and Commission
- Sick Leave and Vacation Pay
- Overtime Pay
- Self-Employment Wages
- Missed Promotions or Raises While You Were Recovering
Insurance companies are infamous for paying out as little as they possibly can 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 help you reclaim the money you deserve.
Pain and suffering is compensation you may be entitled to for any physical pain, emotional trauma, and decreased quality of life caused by a car accident. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.
For example, a brain or spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can no longer participate in hobbies or activities they once liked.
A dollar amount can be put on that.
Someone disfigured in an accident might pursue 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 be walking around in tremendous pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with loss of sleep, bouts of depression, paralyzing 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 good at making a jury and judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the life you had and what's been lost. Your experience and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively shared and our lawyers will get money for you!
Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your automobile. You might get money 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.
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