SHERMAN OAKS TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Texting While Driving Accidents

In Sherman Oaks

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 research, sending or receiving a tex message raises the risk of crashing 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 your eyes covered.

In California, it's illegal 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 and driving is what all of us immediately think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other common forms 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 while 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.

SHERMAN OAKS LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Sherman Oaks 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 pursue financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made going from place to place in Sherman Oaks 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 an extra source of income in the gig economy of today.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often do not 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 surrounding Uber and Lyft car accidents are murky at best.

This is why you'll benefit from having the Sherman Oaks Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of drivers carrying just state minimum liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto insurance, Uber and Lyft drivers have a $1 million insurance policy. 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 occurred.

Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, 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 resulting from the accident. This includes injured passengers in a rideshare 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 attorneys in Sherman Oaks.

DUI Accident Lawyers in Sherman Oaks

 

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Sherman Oaks? What follows 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 illegal, it’s a moral breach of conduct that endangers 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 they must live with. This includes both bodily injury 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 might also be paid out. Jurors and judges can be hard on drunk drivers and the settlement amount in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

Sherman Oaks Lawyers for High Speed Collisions

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

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you're driving at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the collision. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car accidents. Speeding also contributes to much more property damage.

When you get behind the wheel of a car you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you share the road with. You trust that they drive responsibly and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed crash in Sherman Oaks, 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 get you maximum compensation for medical expenses, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

Contact our Sherman Oaks high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

Sherman Oaks Rear-End Collision Attorneys

It's one of the most common accidents. You come to a complete stop and the driver behind you doesn't stop. You car is hit from behind.

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 being 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 go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care to be examined. Symptoms very commonly don't 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 lawyers 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.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Attorneys in Sherman Oaks

Rollover accidents commonly happen 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 involved in rollover accidents. The reason for this is their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.

Most rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multi-vehicle collisions, particularly if the vehicle is hit from the side.

While rollover accidents account for fewer 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Sherman Oaks Crossover Crash Lawyers

Crossover accidents occur so quickly and unexpectedly that even the most aware driver will not have enough time to react and avoid colliding. One minute you're just coasting down a multi-lane highway and, with no turn signal or warning whatsoever, the car next to you quickly moves into your lane. You have no option but to either collide with them, which could conceivably cause you to lose control of your car or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to strike other vehicles 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. Lane crossovers are deemed unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• Fails to properly signal when turning
• Doesn't see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Tries to switch lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into the middle lane with another car

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 getting compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

T-Bone Accident Lawyers in Sherman Oaks

It happens too quickly. A light changes from red to green or you're crossing through an intersection after sitting at a stop sign. From out of the blue, another automobile collides into the side of your vehicle. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common type of accident at intersections.

If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a t-bone collision you can trust the Sherman Oaks t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Sideswipe Collision Attorneys in Sherman Oaks

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 where the drivers blame each other. Sidesweep accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making illegal 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

Multiple Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Sherman Oaks

Any car crashes are scary, but collisions that involve multiple vehicles can be downright frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction accidents involving multiple automobiles are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic accidents.

Multi vehicle accidents can often be attributed to conditions like low-visibility, road hazards, tailgating, distracted driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle crashes 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.

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount you're rewarded is impacted by the type and severity of the injuries you sustained.

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  or you suffer from a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury with paralysis or another permanent disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury lawyers can help you!

We work closely with you and your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess the type of care and therapy you’ll need, if a full recovery is possible, and how long the recovery process will take.

Immediately following your auto accident, we recommend you undergo a full medical examination. Even if the incident seems like an innocuous fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't felt until hours or even days following the collision. You need to have a medical record for your case to be worth anything.

You might be owed compensation for all medical bills. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., prescription drug costs, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to make a house handicap accessible. and continued care and treatment.

Automobile collisions can cause serious injuries that significantly change how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from working. If you're unable to work due to injuries sustained in a car accident, we'll 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 reclaiming lost income after a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're going for any money you could've earned had you not been injured in the crash.

Lost wages typically 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 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 may be entitled to for any injuries, emotional trauma, and decreased quality of life brought on by a car wreck. 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't participate in hobbies or activities they once liked.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a collision might seek money 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 be walking around in tremendous 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 rehashing the accident.

You have the right to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations this accident and someone's negligence has brought on.

Our Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very skilled at making a jury and judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the kind of life you had and what you've lost. Your experience and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively communicated 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 vehicle and consequently damaged in the accident. 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.