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LOOKING FOR A CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY IN LONG BEACH?
Injured in a car accident? Contact the Long Beach auto collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC.
We want you to get the financial compensation you’re entitled to 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 car accident lawyers 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 COLLISION ATTORNEYS IN LONG BEACH KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GOING THROUGH – WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Perhaps nothing rattles the nerves more than the sound of a car collision. Automobile crashes don’t just wreck cars, they wreck lives, too. In mere seconds, from out of nowhere, life can end or be forever altered in a serious automobile accident. And there’s a long road ahead for survivors.
After you’re hurt in an auto wreck, the last thing you need is extra stress considering what you’ve already experienced. 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 bills piling up and lost income, missed time at work aggravating you all the more.
The emotional trauma can be unnerving. Anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, nightmares, and memory or concentration problems plague you. If you can’t return to work and provide for yourself or your family, that can leave you feeling unfulfilled and lacking purpose.
If you can’t get around easily due to injuries sustained in the accident, that lost independence and self-reliance can have you feeling like you’re a burden to friends and family caring for you through this time.
Understandably, this is a very trying time in someone’s life. One you shouldn’t leave in the hands of a claims adjuster at an insurance company. Not without someone on your side. Someone like us.
OUR CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS IN LONG BEACH 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 car collision or a small fender bender, talk to car accident attorneys in Long Beach today at (818) 334-5711.
M.R. Parker Law has spent years successfully fighting for the rights of automobile 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. Marketing campaigns might say, “Like a good neighbor” or “You’re in Good Hands” but insurance companies primarily care about their bottom line. They’re looking to quickly write out a check to your name for an amount that sounds reasonable but is significantly less than what you really deserve.
They’re not concerned about getting you a settlement that’s sizeable enough to pay for your recovery and losses. They’re more interested in padding their own profit margin. They want to settle your claim as soon as they can, and pay out as little as possible, before you bring in a car accident lawyer who will land you a bigger settlement.
That doesn’t mean the adjuster signed to your case won’t be friendly or empathetic. There are plenty of legitimately nice people in the insurance industry. Just remember 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 a car wreck, you need to schedule an appointment with a dedicated auto accident lawyer right away. The more you put this 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 try to make it seem as if you’ve admitted some degree of fault for the collision. Something to justify any low ball settlement they offer. This is why you need our legal advice BEFORE you give them any statement.
We offer a FREE consultation 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 getting you the full compensation you deserve. This way, you can focus on your recovery rather than stress about your finances or your claim.
We can use our local 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 CAN HANDLE ANY KIND OF CAR ACCIDENT CASE
Our Long Beach car accident attorneys have experience representing clients involved in all types of auto accidents.
Click the option below that best represents the type of accident you were in. No matter the accident type, 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 UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
Long Beach Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a collision involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost income. The ridesharing era has certainly made getting around in Long Beach 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 extra income source in the gig economy of today.
But as the ridesharing industry grows, so have the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often do not 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 when it comes to Lyft and Uber car crashes are still murky.
This is why you need the Long Beach 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 many motorists carrying just the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their car insurance, 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 when the accident/incident took place.
Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in an accident involving 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 includes a passenger 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 Long Beach.
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High Speed Collision Lawyers in Long Beach
Exceeding the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second to only distracted driving as the leading cause of most car collisions.
Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you drive at the time of the collision, the greater the force of impact. This generally means more serious injuries and more deaths. Speeding also contributes to significantly more dollars in 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 trust that they are responsible drivers and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.
If you’ve been injured in a high-speed collision in Long Beach, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to compensation.
Let the high-speed collision lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to maximize your compensation for medical expenses, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, 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 & Driving Accidents
A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes caused by distracted driving range from very serious - it is the number one cause of highway fatalities and wrongful death lawsuits - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.
According to studies, texting while driving ups 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 blindfolded.
In California, it's illegal for drivers 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 all of us immediately think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, talking on 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 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 Victim Attorneys in Long Beach
Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Long Beach? What comes after this this negligent act 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 risks the lives of others. Someone driving while intoxicated or high has trouble focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.
A survivor of an accident with a drunk driver often has very bad injuries to deal with. This includes both physical pain and emotional trauma or mental distress.
A victim of a drunk driving accident can pursue financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may 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 hurt in a car accident caused by an impaired driver, contact the Long Beach drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.
Long Beach Lane Crossover Accident Attorneys
Lane crossover accidents happen so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver doesn't have enough time to react and avoid the collision. One minute you're just driving down a multiple-lane highway and, with no turn signal or warning whatsoever, the car next to you hastily moves into your lane. You have no choice but to either collide with them, which might very well 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. Fatalaties are even possible. A lane crossover is considered unsafe if the motorist is commits the following:
- Fails to properly signal making a turn
- Doesn't see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge speed
- Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
- Attempts to switch lanes at a stop light or intersection
- Is texting or on their cellphone while driving
- Falls asleep at the wheel
- Simultaneously merges into the 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 discuss winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.
Vehicle Rollover Accident Attorneys in Long Beach
Rollover accidents typically take place when a driver loses control of their automobile 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 due to their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the vehicle's width. The center of gravity is further increased when there's additional passengers and cargo.
Most rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multi-vehicle collisions, especially if the vehicle is hit from the side.
Although rollovers account for fewer than 3% of all car 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 accident, 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 happens too quickly. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. Before you know it, another automobile slams into the side of your vehicle. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common accident-type at intersections.
If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a broadside crash you can trust the Long Beach t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.
Long Beach Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys
It's one of the most common accidents. You come to a full stop but the driver behind you doesn't stop. You car is hit from behind.
Since rear-end collisions typically don't result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home after they're in a rear-end collision and don't follow-up with a physician. Symptoms very commonly don't become noticeable until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get a checkup 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 tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.
Long Beach Sideswipe Collision Attorneys
Sideswipe accidents happen 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 hurt in a sidesweep accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation
Long Beach Multiple Vehicle Accident Lawyers
All car accidents are scary, but collisions that involve multiple automobiles can be particularly devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction wrecks involving multiple automobiles are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic accidents.
Multiple vehicle accidents can often be attributed to factors like fog, road hazards, tailgating, distracted 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.
COMPENSATION YOU ARE OWED AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
A wreck can unexpectedly turn your world upside down. The trial lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC have extensive experience investigating and researching accidents to build a solid case for any client who did no wrong and are deserving of financial compensation. We get victims of car accidents the money they deserve for any pain, suffering, and emotional hardship experienced.
We’ll consult with your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries and prognosis. Is a complete recovery expected? What’s the cost of any treatment or care needed moving forward? How long will you miss work? How much have you lost in income? Have there been opportunities at work for bonuses, promotions, or raises? What impact has this had on your overall quality of life? Will there be lifelong pain and discomfort, cognitive decline, paralysis, physical handicap, or disfigurement? How about emotional trauma or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Has it damaged your marriage or relationships?
We’ll get you money for any of the following…
Medical Bills - Your compensation is influenced by the type and severity of the injuries you sustained.
That said, whether you have lacerations, bruising, and burns, a back injury or whiplash 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 work closely with you and your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future therapy/rehab and care you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long the recovery process will take.
Immediately following your car wreck, it's critical you have a full medical examination. Even if the accident seems like a minor fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't noticeable until hours or even days after the wreck. If you expect to make a solid case, you need to have a medical record.
You might be owed compensation for all medical costs. 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, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and as-needed future care and treatments.
Car collisions can bring about serious injuries that drastically change how you live your life and may keep you from working. If you're missing work due to injuries from a car collision, 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 improve any chance you have of reclaiming lost income after a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're looking to get any income you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in the crash.
Lost wages usually include:- Hourly Wage or Weekly/Monthly Salary
- Commisions or Bonuses
- Sick Leave and Vacation Pay
- Overtime Pay
- Self-Employment Wages
- Missed Promotions or Raises While You Weren't Working
Insurance companies are notorious for paying out as little as they possibly can 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 for help recovering 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 no longer participate in hobbies or activities they once loved.
A dollar amount can be put on that.
Someone disfigured in a collision might pursue money if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them career opportunities.
A dollar amount can be put on that.
Someone suffering a broken bone or whiplash could walk around all day in immense pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with sleep disturbances, feelings of depression, paralyzing anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the collision.
You have the right to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations a car accident and the other driver's negligence has brought on.
Our pain and suffering attorneys in the Los Angeles area are very good at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the kind of life you had and what's been lost. Your experience and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively communicated and we'll 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 vehicle and consequently damaged in the accident. An insurance adjuster will assess the damage and 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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