LOS ANGELES LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Los Angeles Rideshare Car Accident Attorneys

If you or a member of your family has been injured in a car wreck involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The rideshare era has certainly made getting from place to place in Los Angeles much less of a hassle. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has additionally provided many people with an extra source of income in today's gig economy.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often do not know the insured party has been using their vehicle for ridesharing. This means they're not always willing 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 Los Angeles Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of drivers carrying only state minimum 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 varying details like if their driver was signed onto the app and accepting rides when the collision took place.

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

High Speed Crash Attorneys in Los Angeles

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Driving beyond the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second to only distracted driving as the leading cause of most car collisions.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you're traveling at the time of the crash, the greater the force of impact. This generally means more serious injuries and more deaths. Speed 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 put forth enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. 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 crash in Los Angeles, 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 distress.

Contact our Los Angeles high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

Los Angeles Attorneys for Drunk Driving Victims

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Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Los Angeles? The aftermath of this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior is devastating.

About one-third of fatalities on U.S. roads and highways are brought on by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just illegal, it’s a breach of moral conduct that endangers 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 to deal with. This includes both bodily injury 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 expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages could also conceivably be paid out. Jurors and judges can be hard on drunk drivers and the payout in DUI cases can be very significant.

If you’ve been hurt in an accident caused by an impaired driver, contact the Los Angeles drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

LOS ANGELES ATTORNEYS FOR TEXTING & DRIVING CAR ACCIDENTS

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Texting & Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. 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, 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 with no vision.

In the state of California, it's against the law for someone operating a motor vehicle to use their cell phones to make a call, talk without a hands-free setup, and read or type out a text message while driving.

Although texting while driving is what most instantly 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 Google Maps or GPS, talking on a handheld cell phone, fiddling 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 injured in an accident with a distracted driver, contact M.R. Parker Law, PC to discuss legal help for your injuries.

Rear-End Car Collision Attorneys in Los Angeles

It's one of the most common accidents. You come to a sudden stop but the car behind you doesn't stop. You car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents might now seem like that big of a deal injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort if not immediately evaluated. Injuries after your car is rear-ended include whiplash - also known as a neck sprain or a neck strain, mild or severe concussions, spinal injuries like herniated discs or hyperextension, and lockjaw or TMJ symptoms.

Since rear-end collisions don't typically result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home following a rear-end accident and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms sometimes don't become noticeable until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get evaluated by a physician right away.

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 tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Crossover Crash Lawyers in Los Angeles

Lane crossover collisions happen so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver will not have enough time to react and avoid colliding. One minute you're just coasting down a multiple-lane highway and, with no turn signal or warning whatsoever, the car beside you quickly moves into your lane. You have no option but to either collide with them, which might very well cause you to lose control of your automobile or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to strike other automobiles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and your passengers. Fatalaties are even possible. A lane crossover is considered unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

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

If you were hurt 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 being rewarded compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Los Angeles Multiple Vehicle Accident Lawyers

Any car crashes are scary, but collisions that involve multiple vehicles can be downright frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction collisons involving multiple vehicles are some of the most dangerous kinds 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-changing and sometimes fatal. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a multi-vehicle accident, contact the car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC. We'll stand by your side to protect your legal rights.

Los Angeles Rollover Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents commonly occur when a driver loses control of their car and it trips over something - generally 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 because their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the vehicle's width. The center of gravity is increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.

The majority of rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multi-vehicle collisions, particularly if the vehicle is struck from the side.

Although rollover accidents account for less than 3% of all automobile accidents, they make up more than one-third of car accident fatalities. 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 lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Los Angeles Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys

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

Sidesweep accidents are often disputed since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sidesweep accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making improper turns, not yielding when lanes merge, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when changing 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

Los Angeles T-Bone Injury 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 car drills into the side of your car. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common accident-type at intersections.

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

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 cuts, bruises, 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 healthcare providers 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 possible, and how long the recovery process will take.

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

You could be owed compensation for all medical costs. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., prescription drug costs, permanent disability costs, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to accommodate a physical handicap. and on-going treatments or care.

Car accidents can cause serious injuries that drastically change how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from being able to work. If you're missing work because of injuries sustained in 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 help your chances of reclaiming lost income after a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to an auto accident, you're pursuing any income you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in the crash.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Were Away From Work

Insurance companies are notorious for paying out the least amount possible 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 to get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you can pursue 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, a brain or spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can't participate in hobbies or activities they once liked.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in a wreck might pursue money if it's significantly 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, paralyzing anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving 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 good at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the kind of life you had and what you've lost. Your situation and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively shared and our lawyers will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your vehicle. You might receive monetary compensation for any property that was in the car and consequently damaged in the crash. An insurance adjuster will estimate the monetary loss 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.