DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS IN CANOGA PARK

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes caused 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 statistics, texting while driving raises the risk of a car accident 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. If driving 55 mph, that equates to driving the length of a football field with no vision.

In California, it's against the law 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 all of us 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, fumbling 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 involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, connect with M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss compensation for your injuries.

Canoga Park Attorneys for Drunk Driving Victims

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Canoga Park? What follows this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior is devastating.

Approximately one-third of deaths on U.S. highways and roads are tied to drunk driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just illegal, it’s a breach of moral conduct that risks the lives of others. A driver while intoxicated or high has difficulty 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 very bad injuries they must live with. This includes both bodily injury and emotional trauma or mental distress.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can seek financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages could also conceivably be paid out. Judges and jurors don’t go easy 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 Canoga Park drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

CANOGA PARK LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Canoga Park Rideshare Accident Lawyers

If you or a member of your family has been injured in a collision involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing physical therapy, and lost income. The ridesharing era has certainly made going from place to place in Canoga Park much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's also provided many people with an extra source of income in the gig economy of today.

However, as the rideshare industry grows, so do the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often do not know the insured party is 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 surrounding Uber and Lyft car accidents are still murky.

This is why you need the Canoga Park Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies that have pulled in billions of dollars. Unlike many drivers carrying just state minimum 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 varying details like whether or not their driver was signed onto the app and accepting rides when the accident/incident took place.

Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in a collision with a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the wreck. This includes passengers 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 lawyers in Canoga Park.

Canoga Park Rear Impact Collision Lawyers

It happens very frequently, and it's happened to all of us at some point. You come to a sudden stop but the driver behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents are less serious than a major collision, injuries are prevalent and could be a nagging problem if not immediately evaluated. Injuries after being 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 usually don't result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home after they're in a rear-end collision and don't go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care to be examined. Symptoms might not become noticeable 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.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Lawyers in Canoga Park

Rollover accidents commonly take place when a driver has lost control of their vehicle 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. The reason for this is their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the the width of the vehicle. The gravity's center is further increased when there's additional passengers and cargo.

The majority of rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multi-vehicle accidents, particularly if the collision's impact is in the side.

While rollover accidents account for less than 3% of all automobile 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 hurt in a rollover, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Canoga Park Attorneys for High Speed Collisions

Driving beyond the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second behind distracted driving as the leading cause of most auto crashes.

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you drive at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the crash. This usually means more serious injuries and more deaths. Speeding also contributes to much more 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 demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid collisions. 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 Canoga Park, 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, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

Canoga Park T-Bone Collision Attorneys

It all happens way to quickly. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. Suddenly, another car drills 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 have sustained serious injuries in a broadside crash you can trust the Canoga Park t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Sideswipe Collision Lawyers in Canoga Park

Sideswipe accidents occur when moving cars get too close to one another and make contact along their sides.

Sideswipe accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game between the parties involved. Sideswipe accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making illegal turns, failing to yield at a merge point, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching lanes.

If you've been hurt in a sideswipe accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation

Canoga Park Lane Crossover Accident Lawyers

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and any passengers you may have. Death is even possible. A lane crossover is considered unsafe if the motorist is commits the following:

• Doesn't properly signal making a turn
• Fails to see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Tries to change lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into the middle lane with another vehicle

If you were injured 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.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Canoga Park

All car wrecks are scary, but collisions involving multiple cars can be downright devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction collisons involving more than 2 automobiles 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 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.

Medical Expenses - The amount of your settlement is impacted by the the type and extent of your injuries.

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you've sustained a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury with paralysis or another permanent 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 the type of therapy/rehab and care you’ll need, if a full recovery is possible, and how long the recovery process will take.

Immediately following your car accident, you need to you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like a simple fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't realized until hours or even days following the accident. You'll want to have a medical record if you expect to have a case.

You could be entitled to compensation for all medical expenses. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, the cost of prescription drugs, permanent disability costs, charges for in-home care services, the cost of a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going treatments or care.

Auto collisions can result in serious injuries that drastically change how you live day-to-day life and may also force you to miss work. If you're missing work due to injuries sustained in a car accident, we can fight to get you the compensation you're owed.

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 a vehicular accident, you're seeking any income you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in the accident.

Lost wages generally include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• 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 possible and might sometimes argue against your benefits for lost wages. 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 may be entitled to for any injuries, emotional distress, and lower quality of life caused by a car accident. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

For example, brain trauma or a spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can't participate in activities or hobbies they once loved.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a wreck 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 could live with a lot of pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with sleep disturbances, feelings of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the collision.

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 a jury and judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the quality 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 our lawyers will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your car. You might also be compensated for any property that was 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.