RIVERSIDE LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Riverside Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers

If you or a member of your family has been hurt in a car wreck involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost income. The ridesharing era has certainly made getting from place to place in Riverside 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 vehicle for ridesharing. This means they're not always willing to fully compensate victims.

Since ridesharing is so new, the legal waters when it comes to Lyft and Uber car crashes are murky at best.

This is why you need the Riverside Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies worth billions of dollars. Unlike many motorists carrying just the minimum-required 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 varying details like if their driver was or wasn't signed onto the app and accepting rides at the time of the accident/incident took place.

Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in an accident involving a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the wreck. This applies to passengers injured 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 attorneys in Riverside.

RIVERSIDE TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Accidents Caused By A Distracted Driver

Distracted driving is a major cause 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 research, texting while driving increases the risk of a car accident 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 distance of a football field with no vision.

In California, it's illegal for someone driving a car 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 people instantly think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other common types of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, talking on a handheld cellphone, fiddling around with a radio or CD player, putting on makeup, vaping or smoking, 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.

Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys in Riverside

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Riverside? What follows 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 risks 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 slowed reaction time.

Someone who survives a car crash with an intoxicated driver often has severe injuries to deal with. This includes both bodily injury and emotional trauma or mental distress.

A victim of a drunk driving accident 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 hurt in an accident caused 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 over the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second to only distracted driving as the leading cause of most auto crashes.

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

When you get behind the wheel of a car you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you're sharing the road with. You trust that they drive responsibly and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. 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 might be entitled to compensation.

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

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

Rear-End Collision Lawyers in Riverside

It happens very frequently, and it's happened to all of us at some point. Your car comes to a sudden stop ,however, the car behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents are less serious than a major collision, injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort if not immediately tended to. Injuries after your car is 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 after their car has been rear-ended and don't go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care to be examined. Symptoms might not appear until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get a checkup 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. Many times, rear-end accidents can be tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Riverside Rollover Car Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents typically take place when a driver has lost 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 most commonly associated with rollover accidents. The reason for this is 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 multi-vehicle accidents, especially if the vehicle is hit from the side.

While rollover accidents account for fewer than 3% of all vehicle accidents, one-third of car accident deaths come in rollovers. 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.

Riverside T-Bone Injury Lawyers

It all happens way to quickly. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. Suddenly, another car slams into the side of your automobile. 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 were seriously injured in a t-bone accident you can trust the Riverside t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys in Riverside

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

Sideswipe accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game between the parties involved. Sideswipe accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making improper turns, not yielding when lanes merge, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching 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

Riverside Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Lawyers

All car wrecks are scary, but collisions involving multiple cars can be particularly devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction collisons involving multiple vehicles are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic collisions.

Multiple vehicle accidents can often be attributed to factors like fog, road hazards, tailgating, texting while driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle collisions can be life-altering and sometimes fatal. If you or a loved one has been hurt 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.

Riverside Crossover Crash Lawyers

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and your passengers. Fatalaties are even possible. A lane crossover is considered 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 change 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 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.

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount of your settlement is impacted by the the type and extent of your injuries.

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 lawyers can help you!

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

Immediately after your car wreck, it's critical you undergo a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like an innocent fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't realized until hours or even days after the accident. If you expect to make a solid case, you need to have a medical record.

You could be entitled to compensation for all medical expenses. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, the cost of prescription drugs, permanent disability costs, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and as-needed future care and treatments.

Auto collisions can bring about serious injuries that drastically change how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from working. If you're missing work because of injuries sustained in a car collision, 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 help your chances of being rewarded with lost income following a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're pursuing any income you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in a crash.

Lost wages generally include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• Bonuses and Commission
• Sick and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Weren't Working

Insurance companies are infamous for paying out as little as possible and might sometimes argue against your benefits for lost wages. 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 seek for any injuries, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life caused by a car accident. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

For instance, a brain or spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can no longer participate in activities or hobbies they once liked.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in a wreck might pursue money if it's greatly impacted their personal life or cost them job 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 wreckage itself.

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

Our pain and suffering attorneys in the Los Angeles area are very adept at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the quality of life you had and what's been lost. Your experience 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 receive monetary compensation for any belongings that were inside the vehicle 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.