SANTA ANA RIDESHARING ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Santa Ana Rideshare Car Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car wreck involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The rideshare phenomenon 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 additional income source in the gig economy of today.

But as the rideshare industry grows, so have the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies are often unaware 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 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 pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike many drivers carrying only state minimum 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 varying details like if their driver was or wasn't signed into the app and accepting rides when the accident/incident took place.

Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in a car wreck caused by 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 includes passengers 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 attorneys in Santa Ana.

DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS IN SANTA ANA

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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 - 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 raises 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. When driving 55 miles per hour, that equates to driving the length of a football field blindfolded.

In the state of California, it's against the law for someone driving an automobile 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 all of us instantly think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other instances of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, using a handheld cellphone, fiddling around with a radio or CD player, doing 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 Santa Ana

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Santa Ana? What comes after this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Approximately one-third of deaths on U.S. highways and roads 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. A driver under the influence has difficulty focusing, impaired muscle 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 to deal with. This includes both physical pain and mental distress or emotional trauma.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can pursue financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages could also conceivably be paid out. Jurors and judges don’t go easy on drunk drivers and the payout in DUI cases can be very significant.

If you’ve been hurt 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.

Santa Ana High Speed Collision Lawyers

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

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're going at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the crash. This usually means more serious injuries and more deaths. 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 share the road with. You trust that they drive responsibly and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

If you’ve been injured in a high-speed crash in Santa Ana, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to compensation.

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 trauma.

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

Santa Ana Rear Impact Collision Attorneys

It's quite too common. You come to a complete stop and the driver behind you doesn't stop. Your car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents seem minor, injuries are prevalent and could be a nagging problem 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 don't typically result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home after they're in a rear-end collision and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms might not 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. Often, rear-end accidents can be attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Santa Ana Rollover Car Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents typically occur when a driver loses control of their vehicle 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 involved in 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 increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.

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

While rollovers account for less than 3% of all automobile 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 hurt in a rollover accident, contact auto accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Santa Ana T-Bone Injury Attorneys

It happens too quickly. A light changes from red to green or you're crossing through an intersection after sitting at a stop sign. From out of nowhere, another automobile collides into the side of your car. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" crash and is the most common type of accident 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 collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

Santa Ana Sideswipe Collision Attorneys

Sideswipe accidents happen 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 where each driver blames the other. Sideswipe accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making improper turns, failing to yield when lanes merge, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching 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

Multiple Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Santa Ana

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

Multiple vehicle accidents are often caused by conditions like fog, road hazards, tailgating, texting while driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle crashes 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 Crash Attorneys

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and your passengers. Fatalaties are even possible. A lane crossover is considered unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• Fails to properly signal making a turn
• Fails to see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Tries to switch lanes at a stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into a middle lane with another vehicle

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

Medical Expenses - Your compensation is affected by the the type and extent of the injuries you sustained.

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  or you've sustained brain trauma or a spinal cord injury accompanied by paralysis or another permanent disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury attorneys can help you!

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

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

You could be owed compensation for all medical bills. 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 home renovations to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going care and treatments.

Car accidents can bring about serious injuries that significantly change how you live your life and may also force you to miss work. If you're unable to work because of injuries from a car collision, we'll fight to get you the compensation you need.

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

Lost wages generally include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• Commisions or Bonuses
• 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 the least amount possible and might sometimes argue against your benefits for lost wages. If this happens, tag in the personal injury lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC for help recovering the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can seek for any injuries, emotional distress, and lower quality of life brought on by a car wreck. The legal definition is 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 loved.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a wreck might seek compensation if it's greatly impacted their personal life or cost them job 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, panic attacks from 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 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 life you had and what you've 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 receive monetary compensation for any belongings that were in the vehicle and consequently damaged in the accident. An insurance adjuster will assess the damage and estimate the cost 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.