WEST HILLS LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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West Hills Rideshare Car Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a collision involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost income. The rideshare era has certainly made going from place to place in West Hills much less of a hassle. 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.

But as the rideshare industry grows, so do 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 might be unwilling 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 benefit from having the West Hills 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 a lot of motorists carrying only the minimum-required 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 varying details like if their driver was signed into the app and accepting rides at the time of the collision occurred.

Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in a collision with a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This includes a passenger injured in a ridesharing car, 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 lawyers in West Hills.

WEST HILLS DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS

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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 crash 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. If driving 55 mph, that equates to driving the length of a football field with your eyes covered.

In the state of California, it's against the law for someone driving an automobile 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 distracted driving is mentioned, there are other instances of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, using a handheld cell phone, messing with a radio or CD player, doing makeup, smoking or vaping, 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.

West Hills Lawyers for High Speed Collisions

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 higher the speed at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the crash. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speeding 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 drive responsibly and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid collisions. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed collision in West Hills, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to money.

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 West Hills high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

West Hills Attorneys for DUI Collisions

 

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in West Hills? The aftermath of this this negligent act 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 moral breach of conduct that endangers the lives of others. A driver while intoxicated or high has difficulty focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a delayed response time.

A survivor of an accident with a drunk driver often has severe injuries they must live with. This includes both bodily injury 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 bills, 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 compensation in DUI cases can be very significant.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, contact the West Hills drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

West Hills Rear-End Collision Attorneys

It happens very frequently, and it's happened to all of us at some point. You come to a sudden stop and the driver behind you doesn't stop. You car is hit from behind.

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 being rear-ended include whiplash - which happens when a person's head moves backward and then forward again with great force, mild or severe concussions, spinal injuries like herniated discs or hyperextension, and lockjaw or TMJ symptoms.

Since rear-end collisions usually 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 become noticeable 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 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.

West Hills Crossover Accident Attorneys

Lane crossover accidents happen so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most aware driver will not have enough time to react and avoid colliding. One minute you're just driving down a multiple-lane highway and, without signaling and no warning at all, the car beside you quickly moves into your lane. You have no option but to either collide with them, which might very well cause you to lose control of your car or make an emergency evasive maneuver. Both could cause you to hit other vehicles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

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

• Fails to properly signal making a turn
• Fails to see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Tries to change lanes at a stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into a middle lane with another car

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 discuss possible compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Rollover Car Accident Attorneys in West Hills

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

The majority of rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multi-vehicle accidents, particularly if the collision's impact is in the side.

Although rollovers account for less than 3% of all automobile accidents, they make up more than one-third of car accident fatalities. 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 lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

T-Bone Collision Attorneys in West Hills

In an instant, it can happen. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. The next thing you know, another automobile drills into the side of your automobile. 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 have sustained serious injuries in a t-bone car crash you can trust the West Hills t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

West Hills Multiple Vehicle Accident Lawyers

All car accidents are scary, but collisions that involve multiple automobiles can be particularly devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction wrecks involving multiple automobiles are some of the most dangerous types of traffic collisions.

Multi vehicle accidents can often be attributed to factors 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 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.

Sideswipe Collision Attorneys in West Hills

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

Sidesweep accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game between the parties involved. Sidesweep accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making illegal turns, failing to yield when lanes merge, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching lanes.

If you've been hurt in a sidesweep accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount of your settlement is impacted by the the type and extent of your injuries.

That said, whether you have lacerations, bruising, 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 attorneys can help you!

We work closely with you and your doctors 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 expected, and how long your road to recovery will take.

Immediately after your auto accident, you need to you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like a minor fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't noticeable until hours or even days following the collision. If you expect to make a solid case, you need to have a medical record.

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

Automobile collisions contribute serious injuries that drastically alter how you live day-to-day life and may also force you to miss work. If you're missing work due to injuries from a car wreck, we can 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 improve any chance you have of reclaiming lost income after an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're looking to get any money you could've earned had you not been injured in the collision.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• Bonuses and Commission
• 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 they possibly can and might sometimes argue against your lost wages benefits. 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 may be entitled to for any physical pain, emotional distress, and lower quality of life brought on by a car wreck. 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 hobbies or activities they once liked.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a collision might seek 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 could live with a lot of pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with sleep disturbances, bouts of depression, paralyzing 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 someone's negligence has brought on.

Our Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very skilled at making a jury and judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the kind of 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 attorneys will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your vehicle. You might also be compensated for any property that was inside your automobile 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.