CANOGA PARK DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS

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Texting While Driving Accidents

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. 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 research, texting while driving increases the risk of a collision 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 with a blindfold on.

In 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 while driving is what people immediately think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other instances of distracted driving still prevalent. These 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.

Canoga Park Attorneys for DWI Accidents

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Canoga Park? The aftermath of this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Approximately one-third of deaths on U.S. roads and highways 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 trouble focusing, muscle impairment, problems with coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.

Someone who survives being hit by a drunk driver often has severe 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 wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages might also be paid out. Judges and jurors don’t go easy on drunk drivers and compensation in DUI cases can be very significant.

If you’ve been injured in a car wreck 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 RIDESHARING ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Canoga Park Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers

If you or a member of your family has been injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made going from place to place in Canoga Park 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 today's gig economy.

But as the rideshare industry grows, so have the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often do not know the insured party is using their vehicle 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'll benefit from having the Canoga Park Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies worth billions of dollars. Unlike many drivers carrying only the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto policy, Uber and Lyft drivers have a $1 million insurance policy. But rideshare companies will look at things like if their driver was signed into the app and accepting rides at the time of the collision occurred.

Considering the amount of insurance covering Uber and Lyft drivers, anyone injured in an accident involving a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This applies to 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.

Rear-End Collision Lawyers in Canoga Park

It's quite too common. You come to a full stop ,however, the car behind you doesn't stop. Your car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents seem minor, injuries are prevalent and could result in lifelong pain or discomfort if not immediately evaluated. Injuries after being rear-ended include whiplash - which happens when a person's head moves backward and then forward again with great force, 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 following a rear-end accident and don't follow-up with a physician. Symptoms might not surface 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. Often, rear-end accidents can be attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Canoga Park Rollover Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents typically take place when a driver loses 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. Rollovers are most common with SUVs. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.

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

Although rollovers account for fewer than 3% of all automobile 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.

High Speed Collision Lawyers in Canoga Park

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.

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're going at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the crash. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car accidents. Speeding also contributes to higher dollar 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 drive responsibly and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed collision in Canoga Park, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you might be entitled to a payout.

Let the high-speed collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to maximize your compensation for medical bills, ongoing therapy and care, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Canoga Park T-Bone Collision Attorneys

In an instant, it can happen. A light changes from red to green or you're crossing through an intersection after sitting at a stop sign. The next thing you know, another vehicle collides into the side of your automobile. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common type of accident at an intersection.

If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a broadside accident you can trust the Canoga Park t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

Sideswipe Collision Attorneys in Canoga Park

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

Sideswipe accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sideswipe 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 changing 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

Lane Crossover Accident Lawyers in Canoga Park

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

• Fails to properly signal making a turn
• Fails to 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 traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into the center lane with another vehicle

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 talk about possible compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Canoga Park Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Lawyers

Most car accidents are scary, but collisions involving multiple automobiles can be particularly devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction crashes involving more than 2 cars are some of the most dangerous types of traffic accidents.

Multi vehicle accidents are often caused by factors like low-visibility, road hazards, tailgating, texting while driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle pile-ups can be life-changing 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.

Medical Expenses - Your compensation is affected by the type and severity of the injuries you sustained.

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  or you suffer from a brain injury or a spinal cord injury with a permanent paralysis or 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 the type of therapy/rehab and care you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long your road to recovery will take.

Immediately following your car accident, it's critical you have a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like an innocuous fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't noticeable until hours or even days following the accident. You need to have a medical record for your case to be worth anything.

You could be entitled to compensation for all medical bills. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., the cost of prescription drugs, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and on-going care and treatments.

Auto accidents can result in serious injuries that drastically change how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from working. If you're unable to work due to injuries from a car accident, we'll 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 help your chances of getting lost income following an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're seeking any money you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in the wreck.

Lost wages typically 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 Were Away From Work

Insurance companies are infamous 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 help you reclaim the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can pursue for any physical pain, emotional trauma, and decreased quality of life brought on by a car wreck. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

For instance, head trauma or an injury to the spinal cord might mean the accident victim can't participate in hobbies or activities they once liked.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a wreck might pursue money if it's greatly impacted their personal life or cost them job 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 loss of sleep, bouts of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the collision.

You deserve 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 adept at making a jury and judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the life you had and what's been lost. Your experience and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively told and we'll get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your automobile. You might also be compensated for any belongings that were inside the vehicle and consequently damaged in the crash. 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.