DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS IN TARZANA

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Accidents Caused By A Distracted Driver

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Accidents brought on 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, texting while driving raises the risk of a car crash 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 with a blindfold on.

In California, it's against the law for someone operating a motor vehicle 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 many of us immediately think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common types of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, talking on a handheld cellphone, fumbling around with a radio or CD player, putting on 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.

TARZANA LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Tarzana Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or someone you love has been hurt in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The rideshare phenomenon has certainly made getting around in Tarzana much less of a hassle. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has additionally 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 collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies are often unaware the insured party is using their vehicle for ridesharing. This means they might be unwilling to fully compensate victims.

Since ridesharing is a relatively new phenomenon, the legal waters when it comes to Lyft and Uber car crashes are still murky.

This is why you need the Tarzana Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies that have pulled in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of drivers carrying only the minimum-required 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 signed onto 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 car wreck caused by a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the wreck. This applies to injured passengers 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 Tarzana.

Drunk Driving Lawyers in Tarzana

 

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Tarzana? What follows this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior is devastating.

Approximately one-third of deaths on U.S. roads and highways are the result of drunk driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just against the law, it’s a moral breach of conduct that jeopardizes the lives of others. Someone driving under the influence has difficulty focusing, muscle impairment, problems with 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 they must live with. This includes both bodily injury and mental distress or emotional trauma.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can pursue financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages might also 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 hurt in an accident brought on by an impaired driver, contact the Tarzana drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

High Speed Collision Lawyers in Tarzana

Exceeding the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second to only distracted driving as the leading cause of most auto crashes.

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're driving at the time of the crash, the greater the force of impact. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car accidents. Speed also contributes to significantly more dollars in 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 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 injured in a high-speed collision in Tarzana, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you might be entitled to compensation.

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

Vehicle Rollover Accident Lawyers in Tarzana

Rollover accidents typically happen 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 associated with rollover accidents. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the the width of the video. The gravity's center is further increased when there's additional cargo and passengers.

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

While rollover accidents account for fewer 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.

Crossover Crash Lawyers in Tarzana

Unsafe lane change accidents occur so quickly and unexpectedly that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver will not have enough time to react and avoid colliding. One minute you're just driving down a multi-lane highway and, suddenly, the car beside you hastily 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 strike other vehicles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and your passengers. Fatalaties are even possible. Lane crossovers are deemed unsafe if the motorist is commits the following:

• Fails to properly signal when turning
• Doesn't see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Attempts to change lanes at a stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into the center 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 talk about possible compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Rear-End Collision Lawyers in Tarzana

It happens way too much. You come to a complete stop and the driver behind you doesn't stop. You car is hit from behind.

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 - 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 don't typically 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 sometimes 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 lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC today for a free evaluation of your case. Many times, rear-end accidents can be attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Tarzana T-Bone Collision Attorneys

It can happen in an instant. 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" crash and is the most common type of accident at intersections.

If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a broadside crash you can trust the Tarzana t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

Tarzana Multi-Vehicle Accident Attorneys

Any car crashes are scary, but collisions involving multiple vehicles can be downright devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction wrecks involving multiple cars 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 pile-ups 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.

Tarzana Sideswipe Collision Attorneys

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

Sidesweep accidents are often a cause of great dispute since they become a blame game between the parties involved. Sidesweep accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making illegal turns, not yielding at a merge point, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when changing 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

Medical Expenses - The amount of your settlement is influenced by the type and severity of the injuries you sustained.

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 the type of care and therapy you’ll need, if a full recovery is possible, and how long the recovery process will take.

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

You might be owed compensation for all medical bills. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies - like crutches, prescription drug costs, permanent disability costs, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and as-needed future care and treatments.

Car accidents can cause serious injuries that significantly change how you live day-to-day life and may keep you out-of-work. If you're unable to work due to injuries sustained in a car wreck, we can 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 getting lost income following an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're going for any money you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in a crash.

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 dispute your lost wages benefits. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can seek for any physical pain, emotional trauma, and lessened quality of life caused by a car accident. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

For example, brain damage or a spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can't participate in activities or hobbies they once liked.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a wreck 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 that suffers 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 wreckage itself.

You deserve to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations a car 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. A picture is painted 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 communicated and our lawyers will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your automobile. You might get money for any property that was in the vehicle 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.