SANTA ANA LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Santa Ana Rideshare Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a collision involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The ridesharing era has certainly made getting around in Santa Ana much less of a hassle. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's also provided many people with an extra income source in the gig economy of today.

However, as the rideshare industry grows, so have the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies are often unaware the insured party has been using their car for ridesharing. This means they're not always willing 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 Santa Ana Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies that have pulled in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of motorists carrying just the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto insurance, Uber and Lyft drivers carry $1 million in liability insurance + uninsured/underinsured coverage. But rideshare companies will look at things like whether or not their driver was signed into 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 a car wreck caused by a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This applies to a passenger injured in a ridesharing vehicle, 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 Santa Ana.

DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS IN SANTA ANA

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Texting While Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Accidents 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 statistics, sending or receiving a tex message ups the risk of crashing 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. When driving 55 miles per hour, that equates to driving the distance of a football field blindfolded.

In California, it's illegal 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 all of us immediately think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: following the 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 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.

DWI Accident Attorneys in Santa Ana

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Santa Ana? What comes after this this negligent act and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Approximately one-third of fatalities on U.S. roads and highways are brought on by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just illegal, it’s a moral breach of conduct that jeopardizes the lives of others. A driver 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 very bad injuries they must live with. This includes both physical pain and emotional trauma or mental distress.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can pursue financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages could also conceivably 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 wreck brought on by an impaired driver, contact the Santa Ana drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

High Speed Collision Lawyers in Santa Ana

Driving over 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 usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speeding also contributes to higher dollar property damage.

When you drive you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you share the road with. You trust that they are responsible drivers and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed collision in Santa Ana, 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 wages, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Rear-End Car Accident Lawyers in Santa Ana

It happens very frequently, and it's happened to all of us at some point. Your car comes to a full stop ,however, the vehicle 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 they're in a rear-end collision and don't go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care to be examined. Symptoms might not surface until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, seek medical attention 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 tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Santa Ana Rollover Car Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents commonly occur when a driver has lost control of their car 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 in relation to the the width of the vehicle. The center of gravity is increased even more when there's additional passengers and cargo.

The majority of rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multiple-vehicle collisions, particularly if the vehicle is struck from the side.

While rollover accidents account for fewer than 3% of all automobile 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, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Santa Ana T-Bone Injury Attorneys

In an instant, it can happen. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. Suddenly, another automobile crashes into the side of your automobile. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" crash and is the most common accident-type at an intersection.

If you or a loved one have sustained serious injuries in a broadside crash you can trust the Santa Ana t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Santa Ana Sideswipe Collision Attorneys

Sideswipe accidents occur when moving vehicles get too close to each other and make contact along their sides.

Sideswipe accidents are often a cause of great dispute 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 hurt in a sideswipe accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation

Santa Ana Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Lawyers

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

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

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

Santa Ana Crossover Accident Attorneys

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

• Fails to properly signal making a turn
• Doesn't see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Tries to switch lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges 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 talk about winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Medical Bills - The amount of your settlement is affected by the type and severity of your injuries.

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you suffer from a brain injury or a spinal cord injury with a permanent paralysis or 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 therapy/rehab and care you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long the recovery process 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 after the wreck. You need to have a medical record for your case to be worth anything.

You could be owed compensation for all medical costs. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., the cost of prescription medications, permanent disability costs, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going treatments or care.

Automobile accidents can bring about serious injuries that significantly change how you live day-to-day life and may keep you out-of-work. If you're unable to work due to injuries sustained in a car wreck, we can 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 improve any chance you have of being rewarded with lost income after a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're pursuing any income you could've made had you not been injured in the wreck.

Lost wages generally include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• Bonuses and Commission
• Sick Leave 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 this happens, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to help you reclaim the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can pursue for any physical pain, emotional trauma, and lower quality of life caused by a car accident. 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 enjoyed.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a wreck might seek compensation if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them career opportunities.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone suffering a broken bone or whiplash be walking around in tremendous pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with loss of sleep, 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 an automobile accident and the other driver'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 life you had and what's been lost. Your situation 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 vehicle. You might receive monetary compensation for any property that was inside the vehicle and consequently damaged in the accident. An insurance adjuster will estimate the monetary loss and our attorneys will 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.