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 income. The ridesharing 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's also provided many people with a new source of income in today's gig economy.

However, as the rideshare industry grows, so have the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often do not 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 around Lyft and Uber auto accidents 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 by your side. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies valued at 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 insurance, 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 or wasn't signed into the app and accepting rides at the time of the collision took place.

Considering the amount of insurance covering Uber and Lyft drivers, anyone injured in a car wreck caused by a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the accident. This applies to a passenger injured in a ridesharing vehicle, 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 Orange County.

Orange County Attorneys for High Speed Collisions

Driving over the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second behind distracted driving as the leading contributing factor to most car collisions.

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you drive at the time of the collision, the greater the force of impact. This usually means more serious injuries and more deaths. Speed also contributes to much more property damage.

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

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed crash in Orange County, 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 bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

Orange County Rollover Accident Lawyers

Rollover accidents commonly take place when a driver loses 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. The reason for this is their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the the width of the video. The gravity's center is increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.

Most rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multi-vehicle accidents, especially if the vehicle is hit from the side.

While rollovers account for less than 3% of all car accidents, one-third of car accident deaths come in rollovers. 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

ORANGE COUNTY TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ACCIDENT LAWYER

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. Accidents caused by distracted driving range from very serious - it is the number one cause of highway fatalities and wrongful death lawsuits - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to research, sending or receiving a tex message ups 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. If driving 55 mph, that equates to driving the distance of a football field blindfolded.

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 forms of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, using a handheld cell phone, messing with a radio or CD player, putting on 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.

Orange County Lawyers for DUI Accidents

 

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Orange County? What follows this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Nearly one-third of fatalities on U.S. roads and highways 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. Someone driving while intoxicated or high has difficulty focusing, muscle impairment, problems with coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a delayed response time.

A survivor of an accident with a drunk driver often has very bad 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 the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also be paid out. Judges and jurors don’t go easy on drunk drivers and the settlement amount in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

Rear-End Collision Attorneys in Orange County

It happens way too much. Your car comes to a sudden stop and the driver behind you doesn't stop. You 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 tended to. Injuries after being 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 don't typically result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home after their car has been rear-ended and don't follow-up with a physician. Symptoms sometimes don't become noticeable until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get a checkup 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 attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Crossover Crash Lawyers in Orange County

Unsafe lane change collisions occur so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most cautious driver will not have enough time to react and avoid impact. One minute you're just coasting down a multi-lane highway and, with no turn signal or warning whatsoever, the car beside you hastily moves into your lane. You have no choice but to either collide with them, which could possibly cause you to lose control of your vehicle or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to strike other automobiles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

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

• Doesn't properly signal when turning
• 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
• Attempts to switch lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into the center lane with another vehicle

If you were injured 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 being rewarded compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

T-Bone Accident Lawyers in Orange County

It all happens way to quickly. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. From out of nowhere, another automobile crashes into the side of your vehicle. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common type of accident at an intersection.

If you or a loved one have sustained serious injuries in a broadside collision you can trust the Orange County t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Sideswipe Collision Lawyers in Orange County

Sideswipe accidents take place when moving cars 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 where each driver blames the other. Sidesweep accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making improper turns, failing to yield when lanes merge, 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

Multi-Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Orange County

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

Multiple vehicle accidents are often caused by conditions like low-visibility, road hazards, tailgating, distracted driving, or construction zones.

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

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

That said, whether you have lacerations, bruising, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you've sustained brain trauma or a spinal cord injury accompanied by paralysis or another permanent disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury attorneys can help you!

We work closely with you and your healthcare providers 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 after your auto accident, you need to you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like a simple fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't noticeable until hours or even days after the accident. You need to have a medical record for your case to be worth anything.

You might be owed 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, the cost of prescription medications, permanent disability costs, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and as-needed future care and treatments.

Car accidents contribute serious injuries that drastically change how you live your life and may keep you out-of-work. If you're unable to work because of injuries from a car wreck, 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 getting lost income following an auto accident. 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 the accident.

Lost wages generally 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 notorious for paying out as little as they possibly can and might sometimes dispute 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 compensation you can seek for any injuries, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life caused by a car accident. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

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

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, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the accident.

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

Our Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very good 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 experience and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively communicated and our lawyers will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your vehicle. You might also be compensated for any belongings that were in the vehicle and consequently damaged in the accident. 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.