SANTA CLARITA UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Santa Clarita 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 pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The rideshare era has certainly made getting around in Santa Clarita much easier. 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 have the number of collisions 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 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 Clarita Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies valued at billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of 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 onto the app and accepting rides when the accident/incident took place.

Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in an accident involving a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the wreck. This applies to passengers injured in a rideshare 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 Santa Clarita.

SANTA CLARITA TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ACCIDENT LAWYER

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Crashes caused by distracted driving range from very serious - there are many highway fatalities and wrongful death lawsuits linked to distracted driving - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to statistics, texting while driving increases the risk of a car accident 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 blind.

In California, it's illegal 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 people immediately think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, 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 involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, connect with M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss compensation for your injuries.

Santa Clarita Attorneys for DUI Collisions

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Santa Clarita? What comes after this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior is devastating.

Nearly one-third of deaths on U.S. highways and roads are caused by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just against the law, it’s a breach of moral conduct that risks 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 slowed reaction time.

Someone who survives being hit by a drunk 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 the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages might also be paid out. Jurors and judges don’t go easy on drunk drivers and compensation in DUI cases can be very significant.

If you’ve been injured in a car wreck brought on by a drunk driver, contact the Santa Clarita drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

High Speed Collision Lawyers in Santa Clarita

Driving over the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second behind distracted driving as the leading cause of most auto crashes.

Speed increases the force of impact. The higher the speed at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the collision. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatalities. Speed also contributes to much more 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 collisions. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed collision in Santa Clarita, 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 get you maximum compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

Rear-End Car Collision Attorneys in Santa Clarita

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

Although rear-end accidents might now seem like that big of a deal 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 their car has been rear-ended and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms very commonly don't appear until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, visit a doctor 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 tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Santa Clarita Rollover Accident Lawyers

Rollover accidents commonly happen when a driver has lost 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 the vehicles that typically come to mind when one hears about a rollover accident. The reason for this is their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the vehicle's width. The center of gravity is further increased when there's additional cargo and passengers.

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

While rollovers account for fewer 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.

T-Bone Accident Lawyers in Santa Clarita

It all happens way to quickly. A light changes from red to green or you're crossing through an intersection after sitting at a stop sign. Before you know it, another automobile slams into the side of your car. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" crash and is the most common accident-type at intersections.

If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a t-bone accident you can trust the Santa Clarita t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Santa Clarita Sideswipe Car Accident Lawyers

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

Sideswipe accidents are often disputed since they become a blame game where each driver blames the other. Sideswipe 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 hurt in a sideswipe accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation

Santa Clarita Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Attorneys

Most car accidents are scary, but collisions involving multiple vehicles can be downright frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction collisons involving multiple automobiles are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic collisions.

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

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

Santa Clarita Crossover Crash Lawyers

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

• Doesn't 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 moves into the middle lane with another vehicle

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.

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount of your settlement is influenced 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 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 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 possible, and how long the recovery process will take.

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

You are entitled to compensation for all medical expenses. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, prescription drug costs, 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.

Auto collisions can result in serious injuries that significantly alter how you live your life and may keep you out-of-work. If you're unable to work because of injuries from a car accident, 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 help your chances of reclaiming lost income following a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're pursuing any money you could've earned had you not been injured in the accident.

Lost wages typically include:

• Hourly Wage or Weekly/Monthly Salary
• Bonuses and Commission
• Sick Leave and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Were Recovering

Insurance companies are notorious for paying out as little as they possibly can and might sometimes argue against your lost wages benefits. If this happens, 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 physical pain, emotional distress, and lower quality of life brought on by a car wreck. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

For instance, a brain or spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can no longer participate in hobbies or activities they once enjoyed.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in a wreck might pursue money if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them work 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, feelings of depression, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the wreckage itself.

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 you've lost. Your experience 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 receive monetary compensation for any belongings that were in the vehicle and consequently damaged in the crash. 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.