SAN BERNARDINO UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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San Bernardino Rideshare Car Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The rideshare phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place in San Bernardino much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has additionally provided many people with an extra income source in the gig economy of today.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so have the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often don't know the insured party has been using their car for ridesharing. This means they might be unwilling 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 need the San Bernardino Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies valued at billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of motorists carrying just the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their car insurance, Uber and Lyft drivers have a $1 million insurance policy. But rideshare companies will look at things like if their driver was signed into the app and accepting rides at the time of the collision 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 costs, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the wreck. This applies to passengers injured in a rideshare car, 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 San Bernardino.

San Bernardino High Speed Collision Lawyers

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

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're going at the time of the collision, the greater the force of impact. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car accidents. Speed also contributes to significantly more dollars in property damage.

When you drive you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you share the road with. You're trusting that they drive responsibly and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid collisions. 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 crash in San Bernardino, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to compensation.

Let the high-speed collision lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to get you maximum compensation for medical bills, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

San Bernardino DUI Accident Attorneys

 

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

About one-third of deaths on U.S. highways and roads are brought on by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just against the law, it’s a moral breach of conduct that risks the lives of others. Someone driving under the influence has difficulty 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 emotional trauma or mental distress.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can pursue financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages might also be paid out. Judges and jurors don’t go easy on drunk drivers and the settlement amount in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

SAN BERNARDINO DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS

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Accidents Caused By Texting & Driving

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes brought on by distracted driving range from very serious - it is the number one cause of highway fatalities and wrongful death lawsuits - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to research, texting while driving ups the risk of a collision 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 blind.

In the state of California, it's against the law 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 people immediately think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common types of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, talking on a handheld cellphone, fumbling around with a radio or CD player, doing makeup, smoking or vaping, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating as they are 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.

San Bernardino Crossover Crash Attorneys

Lane switch accidents occur so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver doesn't have enough time to react and avoid the collision. One minute you're just coasting down a multi-lane highway and, with no turn signal or warning whatsoever, the car beside 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 collide with other vehicles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and any passengers you may have. Death is even possible. Lane crossovers are considered unsafe if the motorist is commits the following:

• Fails to properly signal when turning
• Doesn't see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Attempts to switch lanes at a stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into the center lane with another vehicle

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 being rewarded compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

San Bernardino T-Bone Accident Attorneys

All it takes is a few seconds. 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 vehicle collides into the side of your automobile. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" crash and is the most common type of accident at intersections.

If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a broadside collision you can trust the San Bernardino t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Lawyers in San Bernardino

Rollover accidents commonly happen 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 associated with rollover accidents. This is due to their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the vehicle's width. The center of gravity is further increased when there's additional passengers and cargo.

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

While rollovers 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

San Bernardino Rear Impact Collision Attorneys

It's quite too common. You come to a sudden stop but the car behind you doesn't stop. You car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents seem minor, 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 don't usually result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home following a rear-end accident and don't seek a medical evaluation. 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 attorneys 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.

San Bernardino Sideswipe Collision Lawyers

Sideswipe accidents occur when moving cars 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 usually caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making improper turns, not yielding when lanes merge, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when changing lanes.

If you've been hurt 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 San Bernardino

All car accidents are scary, but collisions involving multiple automobiles can be particularly frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction crashes involving more than 2 cars are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic accidents.

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

Multiple-vehicle collisions 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 of your settlement is affected by the type and severity of your injuries.

That said, whether you have lacerations, bruising, 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 following your auto accident, it's critical you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like an innocent fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't realized until hours or even days following the wreck. You'll want to have a medical record if you expect to have a case.

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 - like crutches, the cost of prescription drugs, 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 accidents can bring about 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 because of injuries from a car accident, we'll fight to get you the money you deserve.

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

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly Wage or Weekly/Monthly Salary
• 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 as little as they possibly can and might sometimes argue against your lost wages benefits. If this happens, tag in the personal injury lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can seek 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, 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.

Someone disfigured in an accident might pursue money if it's significantly 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 could live with a lot of pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with loss of sleep, feelings of depression, paralyzing anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the accident.

You have the right to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations a car 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. We paint a picture of the life you had and what you've lost. Your ordeal and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively told and our lawyers will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your car. You might receive monetary compensation for any property that was inside the vehicle and consequently damaged in the crash. 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.