ORANGE COUNTY LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Orange County Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been hurt 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 from place to place in Orange County much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has additionally provided many people with a new income stream in the gig economy of today.

However, as the rideshare industry grows, so do the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often don't know the insured party has been using their vehicle 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'll benefit from having the Orange County Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are huge 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 car insurance, Uber and Lyft drivers have a $1 million insurance policy. But rideshare companies will look at varying details like whether or not their driver was signed onto the app and accepting rides when the accident/incident took place.

Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in an accident involving 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 passengers 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 Orange County.

High Speed Collision Lawyers in Orange County

Exceeding the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second behind distracted driving as the leading contributing factor to most auto crashes.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The higher the speed at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the collision. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speeding also contributes to significantly more dollars in property damage.

When you’re behind the wheel, you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you share the road with. You trust that they drive responsibly and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been injured in a high-speed collision in Orange County, 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 expenses, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

Contact our Orange County high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

Orange County Rollover Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents commonly happen when a driver has lost control of their automobile and it trips over something - usually 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. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the vehicle's width. The center of gravity is increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.

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

While rollovers account for fewer than 3% of all car 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 hurt in a rollover, contact auto accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWYERS IN ORANGE COUNTY

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Accidents Caused By Texting & Driving

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes 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 increases the risk of a collision 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 California, it's illegal for drivers 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 most instantly think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other common types of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, talking on a handheld cell phone, fiddling around with a radio or CD player, putting on makeup, smoking or vaping, 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.

Orange County DUI Accident Attorneys

 

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Orange County? The aftermath of this this negligent act and reckless behavior is devastating.

About one-third of fatalities 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 breach of moral conduct that risks the lives of others. Someone driving 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 to deal with. This includes both bodily injury and emotional trauma or mental distress.

Victims of drunk driving accidents 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 might 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 hurt in an accident brought on by an impaired driver, contact the Orange County drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Orange County Rear-End Collision Attorneys

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

Although rear-end accidents are less serious than a major collision, injuries are prevalent and could result in lifelong pain or discomfort if not immediately tended to. Injuries after being rear-ended include whiplash - a strain or tear of ligaments and muscles in the neck, mild or severe concussions, spinal injuries like herniated discs or hyperextension, and lockjaw or TMJ symptoms.

Since rear-end collisions don't usually result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home following a rear-end accident and don't follow-up with a physician. Symptoms might not become noticeable until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, seek medical attention 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 attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Crossover Crash Attorneys in Orange County

Lane crossover collisions occur so quickly and unexpectedly that even the most cautious driver won't have enough time to react and avoid colliding. One minute you're just driving down a multiple-lane highway and, suddenly, the car beside you hastily moves into your lane. You have no option but to either collide with them, which could conceivably cause you to lose control of your automobile or make an emergency evasive maneuver. Both could cause you to hit other automobiles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and any passengers you may have. Death is even possible. Lane crossovers are considered unsafe if the motorist is does any of:

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

T-Bone Accident Lawyers in Orange County

All it takes is a few seconds. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. From out of nowhere, another vehicle slams into the side of your vehicle. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common type of accident at intersections.

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

Orange County Sideswipe Collision Attorneys

Sideswipe accidents happen when moving vehicles get too close to one another and collide together along their sides.

Sidesweep accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game where each driver blames the other. Sidesweep 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 sidesweep accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation

Orange County Multiple Vehicle Accident Lawyers

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

Multi vehicle accidents can often be attributed to 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 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.

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - Your compensation is influenced by the type and severity of your injuries.

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

We will 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 expected, and how long your road to recovery will take.

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

You are entitled to compensation for all medical expenses. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., the cost of prescription medications, costs of permanent disabilities, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to make a house handicap accessible. and as-needed future care and treatments.

Car accidents can cause serious injuries that significantly change how you live your life and may keep you from being able to work. If you're missing work because of injuries sustained in a car accident, we'll fight to get you the compensation you deserve.

Hiring one of the Los Angeles area car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC will increase any chance you have of reclaiming lost income following a car wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, 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 usually include:

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

Insurance companies are infamous for paying out as little as possible and might sometimes argue against your lost wages benefits. If this happens, tag in the personal injury lawyers 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 trauma, and lower quality of life brought on by a car wreck. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

For instance, brain trauma or an injury to the spinal cord might mean the accident victim can't participate in hobbies or activities they once loved.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a wreck might seek money if it's greatly impacted their personal life or cost them job 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, bouts of depression, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the collision.

You deserve to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations an automobile accident and the other driver's negligence has brought on.

Our pain and suffering attorneys in the Los Angeles area are very good at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the quality of life you had and what you've lost. Your experience and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively told and we'll 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 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.