SAN BERNARDINO RIDESHARING ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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San Bernardino Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident 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 around in San Bernardino much less of a hassle. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has also provided many people with an additional income source in the gig economy of today.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often do not know the insured party is using their vehicle for ridesharing. This means they might be unwilling 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 San Bernardino Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike many drivers 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 whether or not their driver was signed into the app and accepting rides when the accident/incident occurred.

Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in a collision with a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the wreck. This includes injured passengers in a ridesharing 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 lawyers in San Bernardino.

San Bernardino High Speed Collision Attorney

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

Speed increases the force of impact. The higher the speed at the time of the crash, the greater the force of impact. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speeding also contributes to significantly more dollars in property damage.

When you get behind the wheel of a car you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you share the road with. You're trusting that they drive responsibly and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been injured in a high-speed collision in San Bernardino, 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, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

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

San Bernardino DUI Accident Attorneys

 

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in San Bernardino? What comes after this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior is devastating.

Approximately one-third of deaths on U.S. roads and highways are tied to drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just against the law, it’s a moral breach of conduct that jeopardizes the lives of others. A driver 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 a car crash with an intoxicated driver often has severe injuries to deal with. This includes both physical pain and mental distress or emotional trauma.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can pursue financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also be paid out. Judges and jurors can be hard on drunk drivers and the payout in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWYERS IN SAN BERNARDINO

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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 - 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 a collision 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 blindfolded.

In the state of 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 most immediately think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other instances of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, using a handheld cell phone, messing 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 involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, connect with M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss compensation for your injuries.

Lane Crossover Accident Lawyers in San Bernardino

Lane crossover accidents happen 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 coasting down a multiple-lane highway and, suddenly, the car beside you swiftly moves into your lane. You have no choice but to either collide with them, which could possibly cause you to lose control of your automobile or make an emergency evasive maneuver. Both could cause you to strike other automobiles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

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

• Doesn't properly signal making a turn
• Fails to see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Attempts to change lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into a middle lane with another car

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 possible compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

San Bernardino T-Bone Collision Attorneys

In an instant, it can happen. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. Before you know it, another automobile crashes into the side of your vehicle. 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 were seriously injured in a t-bone accident you can trust the San Bernardino t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

San Bernardino Rollover Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents typically occur when a driver has lost control of their vehicle and it trips over something - usually 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 passengers and cargo.

The majority of rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multi-vehicle collisions, especially if the collision's impact is in the side.

While rollovers account for less than 3% of all vehicle accidents, they make up more than one-third of car accident fatalities. This can often be attributed to there being partial or full ejection from the vehicle.

If you've been hurt in a rollover accident, contact auto accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

San Bernardino Rear Impact Collision Lawyers

It happens way too much. Your car comes to a complete stop but the car behind you doesn't stop. You car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents are seldom deadly injuries are prevalent and could result in lifelong 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 typically don't result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home following a rear-end accident and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms sometimes 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 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.

San Bernardino Sideswipe Collision Lawyers

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

Sidesweep accidents are often disputed 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 improper turns, failing to yield at a merge point, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching 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

San Bernardino Multiple Vehicle Accident Lawyers

Any car wrecks are scary, but collisions that involve multiple vehicles can be particularly devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction accidents involving more than 2 cars are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic collisions.

Multi vehicle accidents can often be attributed to conditions 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 attorneys 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 affected by the the type and extent of the injuries you sustained.

That said, whether you have lacerations, bruising, 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 attorneys can help you!

We will 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 anticipated, and how long your road to recovery will take.

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

You could be entitled to compensation for all medical costs. 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 medications, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going treatments or care.

Automobile collisions can bring about serious injuries that drastically alter how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from being able to work. If you're unable to work because of injuries sustained in a car wreck, we'll 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 help your chances of getting lost income after an auto accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're seeking any money you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in the wreck.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly Wage or Weekly/Monthly Salary
• 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 lost wages benefits. If you experience this, 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. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

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

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a wreck might pursue money if it's greatly 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 be walking around in tremendous pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with sleep disturbances, feelings of depression, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the accident.

You deserve 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 adept 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 experience 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 automobile. You might also be compensated for any belongings that were in the car 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.