PASADENA RIDESHARING ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Pasadena Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The ridesharing era has certainly made going from place to place in Pasadena 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 today's gig economy.

However, as the rideshare industry grows, so have the number of collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often don't know the insured party has been using their car 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 still murky.

This is why you'll benefit from having the Pasadena Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies worth 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 or wasn't signed into the app and accepting rides at the time of the accident/incident took place.

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 tied to the wreck. This includes passengers injured in a ridesharing vehicle, 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 Pasadena.

DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWYERS IN PASADENA

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Crashes caused by distracted driving range from very serious - a high number of roadway/highway fatalities, as well as wrongful death lawsuits, are due to distracted drivers - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to statistics, texting while driving raises 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. If driving 55 mph, that equates to driving the length of a football field blindfolded.

In California, it's illegal for someone driving an automobile 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 all of us instantly think of when distracted driving 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, using a handheld cell phone, 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 involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, connect with M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss compensation for your injuries.

Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys in Pasadena

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Pasadena? What comes after this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Nearly 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 against the law, it’s a breach of moral conduct that endangers the lives of others. A driver 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 a car crash with an intoxicated driver often has severe injuries they must live with. This includes both bodily injury and mental distress or emotional trauma.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can seek financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – 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 Pasadena drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

High Speed Collision Lawyers in Pasadena

Driving over the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second to only distracted driving as the leading contributing factor to most car collisions.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you're going at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the collision. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatalities. Speeding also contributes to significantly more dollars in 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 demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been injured in a high-speed collision in Pasadena, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you might be entitled to money.

Let the high-speed collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to maximize your compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

Pasadena Rear-End Car Collision Lawyers

It happens way too much. You come to a complete stop and the car behind you doesn't stop. Your car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents might now seem like that big of a deal injuries are prevalent and could result in lifelong pain or discomfort if not immediately tended to. Injuries after your car is 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 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 very commonly don't appear until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get evaluated by a physician 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 tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Attorneys in Pasadena

Rollover accidents typically occur when a driver loses control of their automobile 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 the vehicles that typically come to mind when one hears about a rollover accident. This is due to their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the the width of the vehicle. The gravity's center is increased even more when there's additional passengers and cargo.

The majority of rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multiple-vehicle accidents, particularly if the vehicle is hit 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 is often 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.

Pasadena T-Bone Accident Lawyers

In an instant, it can happen. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. Suddenly, another vehicle crashes into the side of your car. 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 Pasadena t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Pasadena Sideswipe Car Accident Lawyers

Sideswipe accidents take place when moving cars get too close to each other and collide together along their sides.

Sideswipe accidents are often disputed since they become a blame game where each driver blames the other. Sideswipe accidents are usually 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 injured in a sideswipe accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation

Pasadena Multi-Vehicle Accident Attorneys

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

Multiple vehicle accidents can often be attributed to factors like fog, 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.

Pasadena Crossover Accident Lawyers

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

• Doesn't 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 stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into the middle 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 getting compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Medical Expenses - The amount you're rewarded is affected by the the type and extent of your injuries.

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  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 healthcare providers to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future medical care and rehabilitation you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long your recovery will take.

Immediately after your car accident, it's critical you undergo a full medical examination. Even if the accident seems like a minor fender-bender, many neck or back injuries 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 could be owed compensation for all medical bills. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, the cost of prescription medications, permanent disability costs, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and as-needed future care and treatments.

Car collisions contribute serious injuries that significantly alter how you live day-to-day life and may also force you to miss work. If you're missing work due to injuries from a car wreck, we'll fight to get you the compensation you need.

Hiring one of the Los Angeles area car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC will increase any chance you have of being rewarded with lost income following an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're looking to get any money you could've earned had you not been injured in the collision.

Lost wages generally include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• 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 this happens, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can pursue for any physical pain, emotional trauma, and decreased quality of life caused by a car accident. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

For instance, brain trauma or an injury to the spinal cord might mean the accident victim can no longer participate in activities or hobbies they once enjoyed.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a collision might pursue money 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 sleep disturbances, bouts of depression, paralyzing anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the collision.

You deserve 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 adept at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the kind of life you had and what you've lost. Your situation and both the tangible and intangible losses you face 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 property that was inside the vehicle and consequently damaged in the wreck. 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.