ORANGE COUNTY RIDESHARING ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Orange County Rideshare Car Accident Attorneys

If you or a member of your family has been hurt in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost income. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made getting around in Orange County much less of a hassle. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's also provided many people with an extra income source in today's gig economy.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so do 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 might be unwilling to fully compensate victims.

Since ridesharing is so new, 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 by your side. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies pulling in 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 whether or not their driver was 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 an accident involving a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This applies to passengers injured in a rideshare 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 attorneys in Orange County.

Orange County High Speed Collision Attorney

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 higher the speed at the time of the crash, the greater the force of impact. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speeding also contributes to higher dollar property damage.

When you drive you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you're sharing the road with. You're trusting that they are responsible drivers and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed crash in Orange County, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to compensation.

Let the high-speed collision lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to get you maximum compensation for medical bills, 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.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Attorneys in Orange County

Rollover accidents commonly occur when a driver has lost control of their vehicle 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 due to their mass being distributed higher off the road relative 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 multiple-vehicle collisions, particularly if the vehicle is struck from the side.

Although rollover accidents account for fewer than 3% of all car 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.

ORANGE COUNTY TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ATTORNEY

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. Crashes brought on 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, sending or receiving a tex message 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 distance of a football field with your eyes covered.

In California, it's against the law 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 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 cellphone, messing with a radio or CD player, putting on makeup, smoking or vaping, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating while 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 Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers

 

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Orange County? The aftermath of this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be 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 endangers the lives of others. A driver under the influence has difficulty focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.

Someone who survives a car crash with an intoxicated driver often has severe injuries to deal with. This includes both bodily injury and mental distress or emotional trauma.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can seek financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages might also be paid out. Judges and jurors can be hard on drunk drivers and the payout 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.

Orange County Rear-End Collision Attorneys

It happens all too often. Your car comes to a full stop but 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 tended to. 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 don't usually result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home following a rear-end accident and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms very commonly don't 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. Often, rear-end accidents can be tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Crossover Crash Lawyers in Orange County

Unsafe lane change accidents occur so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most aware driver will not have enough time to react and avoid impact. One minute you're just driving down a multiple-lane highway and, with no turn signal or warning whatsoever, the car next to you quickly moves into your lane. You have no choice 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 collide with other cars 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 misjudges speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Attempts to switch 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 discuss being rewarded compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Orange County T-Bone Collision Attorneys

It all happens way to quickly. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. Before you know it, another car drills into the side of your car. 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 accident you can trust the Orange County t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Orange County Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys

Sideswipe accidents take place when moving vehicles get too close to one another 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 when lanes merge, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching lanes.

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

Orange County Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Lawyers

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

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

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

Medical Bills - Your compensation is impacted by the type and severity of the injuries you sustained.

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  or you suffer from 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 will work closely with you and your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess the type of medical care and rehabilitation you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long the recovery process will take.

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

You are entitled to 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, the cost of prescription drugs, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to accommodate a physical handicap. and on-going care and treatments.

Automobile collisions contribute serious injuries that drastically alter how you live day-to-day life and might also prevent you from working. If you're missing work due to injuries sustained in a car collision, we'll fight to get you the money you're owed.

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 a car wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're looking to get any money you could've earned had you not been injured in the crash.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Were Away From Work

Insurance companies are notorious for paying out the least amount possible and might sometimes argue against your benefits for lost wages. 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 pursue for any physical pain, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life caused by a car accident. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

For instance, 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.

Someone disfigured in a collision might pursue money if it's greatly 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 be walking around in tremendous pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with sleep disturbances, feelings of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the accident.

You deserve 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 adept at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. A picture is painted 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 our attorneys will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your car. You might also be compensated for any belongings that were in the vehicle and consequently damaged in the crash. An insurance adjuster will 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.