SANTA BARBARA LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Santa Barbara Rideshare Car Accident Attorneys

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

But as the rideshare industry grows, so do the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often do not know the insured party is using their car for ridesharing. This means they're not always willing to fully compensate victims.

Since ridesharing is a relatively new phenomenon, the legal waters surrounding Uber and Lyft car accidents are murky at best.

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 major publicly-traded companies that have pulled in billions of dollars. Unlike many drivers carrying just state minimum liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto policy, 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 collision occurred.

Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in an accident involving a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This applies to a passenger injured 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 attorneys in Santa Barbara.

SANTA BARBARA DISTRACTED DRIVING CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Texting & Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. Accidents caused 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, sending or receiving a tex message ups 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 distance of a football field blindfolded.

In the state of California, it's against the law for drivers 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 most instantly think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other common types of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, using a handheld cell phone, fiddling around with a radio or CD player, doing makeup, vaping or smoking, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating as they are 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.

Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys in Santa Barbara

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Santa Barbara? What follows this negligent act and reckless behavior is 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 illegal, 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 delayed response time.

Someone who survives being hit by a drunk driver often has very bad injuries they must live with. This includes both bodily injury and mental distress or emotional trauma.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can seek financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also be paid out. Judges and jurors can be hard 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 Santa Barbara drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Santa Barbara High Speed Crash Attorneys

Exceeding 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.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you're traveling at the time of the collision, the greater the force of impact. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speed 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're sharing the road with. You trust that they are responsible drivers and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid collisions. 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 collision in Santa Barbara, 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, rehabilitation costs, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Santa Barbara Rear-End Collision Lawyers

It happens all too often. Your car comes to a complete stop but the car behind you doesn't stop. Your car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents are seldom deadly injuries are prevalent and could result in lifelong pain or discomfort if not immediately evaluated. Injuries after your car is rear-ended include whiplash - also known as a neck sprain or a neck strain, 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 after they're in a rear-end collision and don't follow-up with a physician. Symptoms might not surface until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get evaluated by a physician 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 attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Lawyers in Santa Barbara

Rollover accidents typically occur when a driver has lost control of their car and it trips over something - usually uneven pavement, a curb, tree stump, or an object.

Most vehicle rollovers involve SUVs or pickup trucks. Rollovers are most common with SUVs. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the the width of the vehicle. The center of gravity is further increased when there's additional cargo and passengers.

Most rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multiple-vehicle accidents, especially if the vehicle is struck from the side.

While rollover accidents account for less than 3% of all vehicle accidents, one-third of car accident deaths come in rollovers. This is often 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.

Santa Barbara T-Bone Accident Attorneys

It happens too quickly. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. Suddenly, another automobile drills into the side of your car. 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 broadside accident you can trust the Santa Barbara t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys in Santa Barbara

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

Sideswipe accidents are often disputed since they become a blame game between the parties involved. Sideswipe accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making improper turns, not yielding 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

Multi-Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Santa Barbara

All car wrecks are scary, but collisions involving multiple vehicles can be downright frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction wrecks involving more than 2 automobiles are some of the most dangerous types of traffic accidents.

Multi 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC. We'll stand by your side to protect your legal rights.

Crossover Crash Attorneys in Santa Barbara

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and your passengers. Death is even possible. A lane crossover is deemed unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• Doesn't properly signal when turning
• Doesn't see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Tries to switch lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into a middle 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 getting compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Medical Bills - The amount you're rewarded is impacted by the the type and extent of your injuries.

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you've sustained 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 doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future care and therapy you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long the recovery process will take.

Immediately following your car wreck, we recommend you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like a minor fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't noticeable until hours or even days after the collision. 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,  the cost of medical supplies - like crutches, the cost of prescription medications, permanent disability costs, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and on-going care and treatments.

Auto collisions can cause serious injuries that significantly alter how you live your life and may also force you to miss work. If you're missing work due to injuries sustained in 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 after a car wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're looking to get any money you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in the wreck.

Lost wages generally include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick 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 dispute your benefits for lost wages. If this happens, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you may be entitled to for any physical pain, emotional distress, and lessened 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 no longer participate in hobbies or activities they once liked.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in an accident might seek 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 sleep disturbances, bouts of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the accident.

You have the right to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations this accident and someone's negligence has brought on.

Our Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very skilled at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the kind of life you had and what's been lost. Your ordeal and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively communicated and we'll get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your car. You might get money for any belongings that were inside your automobile and consequently damaged in the wreck. An insurance adjuster will assess the damage and 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.