ORANGE COUNTY LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Orange County Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a collision involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost income. The rideshare era has certainly made getting from place to place in Orange County 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 income source in the gig economy of today.

However, as the rideshare industry grows, so have the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies are often unaware the insured party is 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 surrounding Uber and Lyft car accidents are still murky.

This is why you'll benefit from having the Orange County Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies worth billions of dollars. Unlike many drivers carrying just state minimum liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto policy, 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 liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, 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 resulting from the accident. This applies to injured passengers in a rideshare 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 Orange County.

High Speed Collision Lawyers in Orange County

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

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're driving at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the crash. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatalities. Speed also contributes to higher dollar property damage.

When you’re behind the wheel, you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you're sharing the road with. You trust that they are responsible drivers and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. 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 collision in Orange County, 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 Orange County high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

Rollover Car Accident Attorneys in Orange County

Rollover accidents typically happen when a driver loses control of their car 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 most commonly involved in rollover accidents. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is further increased when there's additional cargo and passengers.

Most rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multiple-vehicle collisions, especially if the vehicle is struck from the side.

While rollover accidents account for less than 3% of all car 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.

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWYERS

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Texting & Driving Accidents

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes 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 statistics, sending or receiving a tex message ups 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. When driving 55 miles per hour, that equates to driving the length of a football field with your eyes covered.

In the state of California, it's illegal 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 while driving is what many of us immediately think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other common types of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, using a handheld cellphone, fumbling around with a radio or CD player, doing makeup, vaping or smoking, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating while driving.

If you've been hurt in an accident with a distracted driver, M.R. Parker Law, PC can help get you compensated for any expenses and pain or suffering incurred.

Orange County Lawyers for Drunk Driving Victims

 

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Orange County? What comes after this this negligent act and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Nearly one-third of deaths on U.S. highways and roads are caused by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just illegal, it’s a breach of moral conduct that endangers the lives of others. Someone driving while intoxicated or high has trouble focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a delayed response time.

Someone who survives being hit by a drunk driver often has severe injuries they must live with. This includes both bodily injury and mental distress or emotional trauma.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can pursue financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also 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 wreck brought on by a drunk driver, contact the Orange County drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Orange County Rear-End Collision Lawyers

It happens way too much. You come to a complete stop ,however, the car 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 - a neck injury due to a rapid and forceful back and forth jerking of the neck, 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, get a checkup right away.

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. Many times, rear-end accidents can be attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Crossover Accident Attorneys in Orange County

Unsafe lane change collisions occur so quickly and unexpectedly that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver won't have enough time to react and avoid colliding. One minute you're just driving down a multiple-lane highway and, suddenly, the car beside you hastily moves into your lane. You have no option but to either collide with them, which could possibly cause you to lose control of your automobile 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. A lane crossover is deemed unsafe if the motorist is does any of:

• Doesn't properly signal when turning
• Doesn't see a car fast 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 phone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into the middle lane with another car

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 talk about possible compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Orange County T-Bone Accident Lawyers

It happens too quickly. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. The next thing you know, another vehicle slams into the side of your car. 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 t-bone collision you can trust the Orange County t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Orange County Sideswipe Collision Attorneys

Sideswipe accidents take place when moving vehicles get too close to one another 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 an adjacent lane, making illegal turns, not yielding at a merge point, 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 Orange County

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

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

Multiple-vehicle collisions 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 Bills - The amount you're rewarded is impacted 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 spinal cord or traumatic brain injury with paralysis or another permanent disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury attorneys can help you!

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

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

You are entitled to compensation for all medical expenses. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, prescription drug costs, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and continued care and treatment.

Auto accidents can bring about serious injuries that drastically alter how you live your life and may also force you to miss work. If you're unable to work because of injuries sustained in a car collision, we can fight to get you the money you need.

Hiring one of the Los Angeles area car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC will increase your chances of getting lost income following an auto accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to an auto accident, you're pursuing any money you could've made had you not been injured in the wreck.

Lost wages typically include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• Bonuses and Commission
• Sick 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 possible and might sometimes dispute your benefits for lost wages. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to help you reclaim the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you may be entitled to for any physical pain, emotional distress, 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 no longer participate in hobbies or activities they once enjoyed.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a collision might pursue compensation if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them work 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, feelings of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the collision.

You have the right 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 adept at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the life you had and what's been lost. Your ordeal and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively told and our attorneys will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your automobile. You might get money for any belongings that were in the car and consequently damaged in the crash. An insurance adjuster will assess the damage and 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.