DON'T BE A VICTIM TWICE - GET THE RIGHT ATTORNEY!
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LOOKING FOR A CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER IN SANTA BARBARA?
Have you or someone you love been seriously hurt in an automobile accident? Talk to the Santa Barbara automobile accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC about getting the financial settlement that’s truly owed to you. We’ll help get you the compensation necessary to cover compensatory damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and property damage as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.
You and your family have suffered due to the carelessness of another driver. You shouldn’t settle for less than you deserve. M.R. Parker Law, PC only represents accident victims. We’re committed to fighting for YOU!
Car accidents are a traumatic experience. Automobile accidents don’t just wreck other automobiles, they wreck the lives of all involved as well. In just a few seconds, lives can be lost or forever altered from out of nowhere. Survivors of a serious collision have a long and challenging road ahead.
All of this hardship is further exacerbated by lost income, mounting medical debt, and vehicle damage or total loss. There’s mental pain and suffering as well. Emotional distress. Mental Anguish. Anxiety and Depression. Sleep disturbances. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
HOW MUCH IS YOUR CASE WORTH? – WE’LL KNOW
Since 2010, our practice have helped many Santa Barbara accident victims get the financial compensation they deserve. We’d love to speak with you about your case. Sooner rather than later. The longer you wait, the more it hurts your case.
Talk to us BEFORE giving any statement to an insurance company. The lawyers at our firm are very familiar with how insurance companies handle claims. A few of us worked in the past for major insurance companies. We know the tricks of their trade to pay out as little as possible in claims.
One trick is they’ll ask a series of loaded questions to trick you to say you actually caused or contributed to the accident. Questions like:
“I understand the other car ran the red light and crashed into you, but what more could you have done to avoid the collision?”
“I understand that it was raining at the time of the accident. Do you think slick roads played a role in the accident?”
They’re looking to trip you up into saying anything they could use to justifiably lower the amount of money you can recover for your losses and injuries.
Let’s talk and you can start referring them to us when they call. We offer a no-obligation FREE consultation. Ultimately, you may not even need a Santa Barbara car accident lawyer. However, not looking into it could cost you thousands of dollars. Let’s discuss your case and assess its worth.
INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE NOT YOUR FRIEND
Marketing campaigns might say, “Like a good neighbor” or “You’re in Good Hands” but insurance companies care the most about their bottom line. Their interests are prioritized, not yours.
An adjuster might initially come off empathetic and attentive. They’ll make you feel as if they’re on your side – fighting for you – to get you the quickest and most fair settlement. But much of their motivation, in offering you a fast settlement, is to offer you a lesser settlement amount than you deserve before you talk to a a personal injury lawyer. They fully understand that the attorney is going to pursue a larger settlement amount.
As a company, they want to collect as much as they can in premiums and pay as little as possible in claims. They want to write you out a quick check and send you on your way. A check for an amount that they convince you is reasonable but is well-below what you truly deserve.
As your attorneys, we’re working for you. You’re our client. And there’s never any fee until we get money for you!
Don’t let an insurance company make you a victim a second time around by convincing you to accept less than your case is actually worth.
LET OUR SANTA BARBARA CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS FIGHT FOR YOU
Understandably, this is a very difficult time in one’s life. One that shouldn’t be left in the hands of a claims adjuster at an insurance company.
This is why you need the legal expertise of one of the highly-qualified Santa Barbara auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC.
Whether you were involved in a serious vehicle collision or a minor rear-ender, seek the counsel of our auto accident lawyers in Santa Barbara today at (818) 334-5711.
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M.R. Parker Law has spent years successfully fighting for auto accident victims to get them the compensation they deserve. Don’t let insurance companies take advantage of you by convincing you that your claim is worth anything less than it is.
We offer a FREE consultation and anyone that walks through our doors is treated like family. We go beyond being just your legal advocate. We’re
familiar with the Santa Barbara region and can direct you to local auto repair shops, rental car sources, and chiropractors or physicians and physical rehabilitation centers. The experienced and knowledgeable Santa Barbara personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC believe all clients deserve fair representation, compensation, and an ally as they go through this ordeal.
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TYPES OF CAR ACCIDENTS WE HANDLE
Our car accident lawyers in Santa Barbara have experience representing clients involved in all kinds of auto accidents.
Click the option below that best represents the type of accident you were involved in. Regardless of the type of accident you were in, the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC are here to fight for you, protect your legal rights, and get you the money you deserve!
SANTA BARBARA LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
Santa Barbara Rideshare Car Accident Attorneys
If you or a member of your family has been injured in a car accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place in Santa Barbara 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 source of income in the gig economy of today.
However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so have the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often don't know the insured party is 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 still murky.
This is why you’ll need the Santa Barbara Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. 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 auto policy, Uber and Lyft drivers carry $1 million in liability insurance + uninsured/underinsured coverage. But rideshare companies will look at things like if their driver was signed into the app and accepting rides when the accident/incident took place.
Considering the amount of insurance covering Uber and Lyft drivers, anyone injured in a collision with a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This includes injured passengers in a rideshare vehicle, 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 Santa Barbara.
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SANTA BARBARA TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ATTORNEY
Accidents Caused By A Distracted Driver
A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes brought on by distracted driving range from very serious - many roadway fatalities and wrongful death lawsuits are due to distracted driving - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.
According to studies, sending or receiving a tex message increases the risk of a car accident 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. When driving 55 miles per hour, that equates to driving the length of a football field with a blindfold on.
In the state of California, it's illegal for someone driving a car 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 many of us immediately think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, using a handheld cell phone, fumbling around with a radio or CD player, putting on makeup, vaping or smoking, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating as they are 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.
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Santa Barbara Attorneys for Drunk Driver Accidents
Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Santa Barbara? What comes after this this negligent act 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 alcohol or drugs isn’t just illegal, it’s a moral breach of conduct that endangers the lives of others. Someone driving under the influence has trouble focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.
A survivor of an accident with a drunk driver often has very bad injuries they must live 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 the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages could also conceivably be paid out. Jurors and judges can be hard on drunk drivers and compensation in DUI cases can be very significant.
If you’ve been hurt in an accident brought on by an impaired driver, contact the Santa Barbara drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.
High Speed Crash Attorneys in Santa Barbara
Exceeding the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second behind distracted driving as the leading cause of most car collisions.
Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you're driving at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the collision. This generally means more serious injuries and more deaths. Speed 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're trusting that they are responsible drivers and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.
If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed crash in Santa Barbara, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to a payout.
Let the high-speed collision lawyers 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 Santa Barbara high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.
Santa Barbara Rear Impact Collision Lawyers
It happens all too often. You come to a sudden stop ,however, the car behind you doesn't stop. Your car is rear-ended.
Since rear-end collisions usually don't result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home following a rear-end accident and don't go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care to be examined. Symptoms very commonly don't appear until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get evaluated by a physician 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 tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.
Santa Barbara Rollover Accident Attorneys
Rollover accidents commonly happen 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 involved in 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.
The majority of rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multiple-vehicle accidents, especially if the vehicle is hit from the side.
While rollovers account for less 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 injured in a rollover accident, contact auto accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.
Santa Barbara T-Bone Accident Lawyers
In an instant, it can happen. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. Suddenly, another automobile crashes into the side of your vehicle. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common accident-type at intersections.
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a broadside accident you can trust the Santa Barbara t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.
Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys in Santa Barbara
Sideswipe accidents take place when moving cars 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 typically caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making improper turns, failing to yield 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
Santa Barbara Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Lawyers
Most car accidents are scary, but collisions that involve multiple vehicles can be particularly devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction accidents involving multiple vehicles are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic collisions.
Multiple vehicle accidents are often caused by conditions like low-visibility, road hazards, tailgating, texting while driving, or construction zones.
Multiple-vehicle pile-ups can be life-altering and sometimes fatal. If you or a loved one has been injured 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 Barbara Crossover Accident Attorneys
Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and your passengers. Fatalaties are even possible. Lane crossovers are considered unsafe if the motorist is commits the following: 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 talk about winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.
COMPENSATION YOU ARE OWED AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
A wreck can unexpectedly change life as you know it. The trial attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC have extensive experience investigating and researching accidents to build a strong case for victims who did no wrong and are deserving of financial compensation. We get victims of car accidents the money they deserve for any pain, suffering, and emotional hardship experienced.
We’ll talk to your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries and prognosis. Is a full recovery possible? How much will continued treatment or care cost? How long will you miss work? How much have you lost in income? Have there been opportunities at work for a raise, bonus, or promotion? How has this impacted your overall quality of life? Will there be permanent physical injury, cognitive issues, paralysis, physical handicap, or disfigurement? How about emotional trauma or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Has it damaged your marriage or relationships?
We’ll get you compensation for any of the following…
Medical Expenses - The amount you're rewarded is impacted by the type and severity of the injuries you sustained.
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 attorneys can help you!
We work closely with you and your healthcare providers to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess the type of therapy/rehab and care you’ll need, if a full recovery is possible, 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 a simple fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't noticeable until hours or even days after the accident. You need to have a medical record for your case to be worth anything.
You are entitled to compensation for all medical bills. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations, medical supply costs for crutches, etc., the cost of prescription medications, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and on-going care and treatments.
Auto accidents contribute serious injuries that drastically alter how you live your life and may also force you to miss work. If you're missing work because of injuries sustained in a car collision, we'll fight to get you the money you need.
Hiring one of the Los Angeles area car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC will increase your chances of reclaiming lost income following an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're seeking any money you could've earned had you not been injured in an accident.
Lost wages generally include:- Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
- Commisions or Bonuses
- Sick Leave 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 possible and might sometimes argue against your benefits for lost wages. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to help you reclaim the money you deserve.
Pain and suffering is compensation you can pursue for any physical pain, emotional trauma, and lessened quality of life caused by a car accident. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.
For example, brain trauma or an injury to the spinal cord might mean the accident victim can't participate in hobbies or activities they once liked.
A dollar amount can be put on that.
A victim disfigured in an accident might pursue compensation if it's significantly 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 walk around all day in immense pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with loss of sleep, bouts of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing 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 face will be effectively told and our lawyers will get money for you!
Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your vehicle. You might receive monetary compensation for any belongings that were inside your automobile and consequently damaged in the accident. 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.
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