RIVERSIDE UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Riverside Rideshare 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 seek financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made going from place to place in Riverside much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has also provided many people with a new income stream 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 don't 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 when it comes to Lyft and Uber car crashes are murky at best.

This is why you'll benefit from having the Riverside Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike many motorists carrying only state minimum liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their car insurance, Uber and Lyft drivers carry $1 million in liability insurance + uninsured/underinsured coverage. But rideshare companies will look at things like if their driver was or wasn't signed onto the app and accepting rides at the time of the collision 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 rideshare 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 attorneys in Riverside.

RIVERSIDE TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. Accidents 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 ups 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 a blindfold on.

In the state of California, it's against the law for someone driving a car 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 and driving is what people instantly think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other instances of distracted driving still prevalent. They 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 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.

Riverside Attorneys for Drunk Driver Accidents

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Riverside? 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 the result of drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just against the law, it’s a breach of moral conduct that endangers the lives of others. Someone driving while intoxicated or high has trouble focusing, muscle impairment, problems with coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a delayed response time.

Someone who survives being hit by a drunk driver often has very bad injuries they must live with. This includes both physical pain and mental distress or emotional trauma.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can seek financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may 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 hurt in a car wreck brought on by an impaired driver, contact the Riverside drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Riverside High Speed Collision Attorney

Driving beyond the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second behind distracted driving as the leading contributing factor to most car crashes.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you're driving 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 significantly more dollars in property damage.

When you’re behind the wheel, 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 an automobile accident. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

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

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 Riverside high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

Riverside Rear Impact Collision Lawyers

It happens very frequently, and it's happened to all of us at some point. You come to a full stop and the driver 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 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 usually don't 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 become noticeable 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.

Rollover Car Accident Attorneys in Riverside

Rollover accidents commonly take place when a driver has lost 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 increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.

Most rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multiple-vehicle collisions, particularly if the collision's impact is in the side.

While rollover accidents account for less than 3% of all vehicle accidents, one-third of car accident deaths come in rollovers. 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 lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

T-Bone Accident Lawyers in Riverside

All it takes is a few seconds. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. From out of nowhere, another automobile crashes into the side of your vehicle. 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 broadside accident you can trust the Riverside t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Riverside 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 a cause of great dispute since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sideswipe accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making illegal 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

Multi-Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Riverside

All car crashes are scary, but collisions that involve multiple automobiles can be particularly devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction wrecks involving multiple vehicles are some of the most dangerous types of traffic collisions.

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

Multiple-vehicle pile-ups 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC. We'll stand by your side to protect your legal rights.

Riverside Crossover Crash Lawyers

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

• Fails to properly signal making a turn
• Doesn't see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Attempts 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 a middle lane with another vehicle

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

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

That said, whether you have lacerations, bruising, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  or you've sustained 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'll work closely with you and your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future therapy/rehab and care you’ll need, if a full recovery is anticipated, and how long the recovery process will take.

Immediately following your car wreck, you need to you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like a minor fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't realized until hours or even days following the collision. You'll want to have a medical record if you expect to have a case.

You might be owed compensation for all medical bills. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies - like crutches, the cost of prescription medications, costs of permanent disabilities, 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 contribute serious injuries that drastically alter 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 collision, we can fight to get you the money 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 being rewarded with lost income after an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're going for any money you could've made 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 Recovering

Insurance companies are infamous for paying out the least amount possible and might sometimes dispute your lost wages benefits. If this happens, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for help recovering the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you may be entitled to for any injuries, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life brought on by a car wreck. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

For instance, brain trauma or a spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can't participate in activities or hobbies they once loved.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in an accident might seek compensation if it's greatly impacted their personal life or cost them career opportunities.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone suffering a broken bone or whiplash could walk around all day in immense pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with sleep disturbances, bouts of depression, paralyzing anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the collision.

You have the right 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 a jury and judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the kind of life you had and what's been lost. Your situation and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively communicated and our attorneys will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your vehicle. You might also be compensated for any property that was inside your automobile and consequently damaged in the accident. An insurance adjuster will estimate the monetary loss 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.