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NEED A CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY IN LONG BEACH?
Have you or a loved one been hurt in an automobile accident? Contact the Long Beach car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC.
We’re committed to getting 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 AREA COLLISION ATTORNEYS KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GOING THROUGH – WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Few things are as jarring as the sound of an auto collision. Automobile collisions don’t just wreck cars, they wreck lives, too. In a matter of seconds, with no warning whatsoever, life can end or be forever altered in a serious car accident. And there’s a long road ahead for survivors.
When you’re injured in a car accident, the last thing you want is additional stress given what you’ve already 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 time at work stressing you out even more.
The emotional trauma can be troubling. Anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, nightmares, and memory or concentration issues 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 very well due to injuries sustained in the accident, that lost independence and self-reliance can have you feeling as if you’ve become a hassle to friends and family assisting you through this period.
Needless to say, this is a very challenging time in someone’s life. One that shouldn’t be left in the hands of a claims adjuster at an insurance company. Not without someone on your side. Someone like us.
OUR LONG BEACH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS 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, seek the counsel of our auto accident lawyers in Long Beach today at (818) 334-5711.
M.R. Parker Law has spent years successfully fighting for the rights of motor vehicle 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
Insurance companies aren’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 look to write you out a quick check for an amount that sounds fair but is well-below the amount you truly deserve.
They’re not looking to get you a settlement that’s sufficient enough to cover your recovery and losses. They’re more concerned with padding their own profit margin. They’re looking to settle your claim as quickly as possible, and pay out as little as possible, before you align yourself with a car accident lawyer who will secure you a bigger settlement.
That doesn’t mean there aren’t nice insurance adjusters. There are many legitimately nice people in the insurance industry. Just remember they’re NOT on your side, no matter how great they may seem. 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 collision, you need to schedule an appointment with a dedicated car accident attorney 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 attempt to make it seem as if you’ve admitted some degree of fault for the accident. Something to justify any low ball settlement they offer. This is why you need our legal consultation 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 auto 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’re entitled to. We want you to focus on your recovery, not your financial worries or a back and forth squabbling with the insurance company.
We’ll use our regional connections 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 car accident lawyers in Long Beach have experience handling all types of car crashes.
Click the option below that best represents your accident type. No matter what kind of accident you were involved in, the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC are here to fight on your behalf, protect your legal rights, and get you the money you deserve!
LONG BEACH LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
Long Beach Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers
If you or a member of your family has been injured in a car wreck involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The ridesharing era has certainly made going from place to place in Long Beach much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's also provided many people with a new source of income in today's gig economy.
However, 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 is using their car for ridesharing. This means they're not always willing to fully compensate victims.
Since ridesharing is so new, 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 valued at billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of motorists carrying only 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 whether or not their driver was signed onto the app and accepting rides when the collision 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 tied to the wreck. This applies to injured passengers in a rideshare 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 Crash Attorneys in Long Beach
Driving over 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 faster you're traveling at the time of the collision, the greater the force of impact. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. 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 share 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 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 might be entitled to a payout.
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 wages, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
Contact our Long Beach high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.
DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWYERS IN LONG BEACH
Texting While Driving Accidents
A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes 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, sending or receiving a tex message increases the risk of a car accident 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 distance of a football field with no vision.
In California, it's illegal 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 instantly think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, talking on a handheld cell phone, messing with a radio or CD player, putting on makeup, vaping or smoking, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating while 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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DWI Accident Attorneys in Long Beach
Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Long Beach? The aftermath of this this negligent act and reckless behavior is devastating.
Nearly 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 against the law, it’s a breach of moral conduct that endangers the lives of others. A driver while intoxicated or high 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 to deal with. This includes both physical pain and emotional trauma or mental distress.
Victims of drunk driving accidents 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 could also conceivably 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 wreck brought on by a drunk driver, contact the Long Beach drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.
Crossover Accident Attorneys in Long Beach
Lane crossover accidents occur so quickly and unexpectedly that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver will not have enough time to react and avoid colliding. One minute you're just driving down a multi-lane highway and, suddenly, the car next to you quickly moves into your lane. You have no option 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 any passengers you may have. Fatalaties are even possible. A lane crossover is considered unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:
- Doesn't properly signal when turning
- 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 change lanes at a stop light or intersection
- Is texting or on their phone when driving
- Falls asleep at the wheel
- Simultaneously merges into the center 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 talk about possible compensation for your injuries and medical claims.
Vehicle Rollover Accident Lawyers in Long Beach
Rollover accidents commonly happen when a driver loses control of their automobile 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 due to their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the the width of the video. The center of gravity is increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.
Most rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multi-vehicle collisions, especially if the collision's impact is in the side.
Although rollover accidents account for less than 3% of all car 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 injured in a rollover, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.
Long Beach T-Bone Accident Lawyers
It all happens way to quickly. 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 car drills into the side of your automobile. 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 broadside crash you can trust the Long Beach t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.
Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys in Long Beach
It's one of the most common accidents. Your car comes to a sudden stop and the driver behind you doesn't stop. You car is rear-ended.
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, visit a doctor 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 attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.
Long Beach Sideswipe Collision Attorneys
Sideswipe accidents occur when moving vehicles get too close to each other and make contact 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 typically 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
Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Long Beach
Any car crashes are scary, but collisions that involve multiple cars can be downright devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction accidents involving more than 2 vehicles are some of the most dangerous types of traffic collisions.
Multi vehicle accidents can often be attributed to conditions like low-visibility, road hazards, tailgating, distracted driving, or construction zones.
Multiple-vehicle accidents 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 MAY BE ENTITLED TO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
An accident can immediately 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 talk with your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries and prognosis. Is a complete recovery expected? What will the cost of future treatment or care be? How long will you miss work? 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? Is there any lifelong physical injury, cognitive decline, paralysis, physical handicap, or disfigurement? How about emotional distress or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Has your marriage or relationships suffered?
We can get you money for any of the following…
Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount you're rewarded is affected by the type and severity of the injuries you sustained.
That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, a back injury or whiplash or you suffer from a brain injury or a spinal cord injury with a permanent paralysis or disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury lawyers can help you!
We will work closely with you and your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future medical care and therapy or rehab you’ll need, if a full recovery is anticipated, and how long the recovery process will take.
Immediately after your car wreck, 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 noticeable until hours or even days after the wreck. You'll want to have a medical record if you expect to have a case.
You might be owed compensation for all medical expenses. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations, the cost of medical supplies - like crutches, the cost of prescription medications, permanent disability costs, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to make a house handicap accessible. and as-needed future care and treatments.
Car accidents can result in serious injuries that significantly alter how you live your life and might also prevent you from working. If you're missing work due to injuries from a car collision, we'll 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 help your chances of being rewarded with lost income following a car wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're pursuing any money you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in a crash.
Lost wages usually include:- Hourly/Salary Income
- Bonuses and Commission
- 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you 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 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 a collision might seek compensation if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them job opportunities.
A dollar amount can be put on that.
Someone suffering a broken bone or whiplash could live with a lot of pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with loss of sleep, bouts of depression, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the accident.
You have the right 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 good at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the quality of life you had and what you've lost. Your situation and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively shared and our attorneys will get money for you!
Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your vehicle. You might get money for any property that was in the car and consequently damaged in the crash. 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.
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