LONG BEACH LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Long Beach Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or a member of your family has been injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost income. The rideshare era has certainly made getting from place to place in Long Beach 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 a new income stream in today's gig economy.

But as the rideshare industry grows, so have the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often don't know 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 Long Beach Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike many motorists carrying just 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 when the collision occurred.

Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft 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 wreck. 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 lawyers in Long Beach.

Long Beach Attorneys 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 crashes.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you're traveling at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the collision. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speed 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 trust that they drive responsibly and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed crash in Long Beach, 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 maximize your compensation for medical bills, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

Contact our Long Beach high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

LONG BEACH TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ATTORNEY

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Texting & Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause 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 ups the risk of a collision 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 length of a football field blind.

In the state of California, it's against the law for someone driving an automobile 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 while driving is what many of us instantly think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other common forms 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, fumbling around with a radio or CD player, doing makeup, smoking or vaping, 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.

Long Beach Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers

 

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Long Beach? What comes after this this negligent act and reckless behavior can be 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 illegal, it’s a moral breach of conduct that jeopardizes the lives of others. Someone driving under the influence has difficulty focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.

Someone who survives being hit by 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 expenses, 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 payout in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

Crossover Crash Lawyers in Long Beach

Lane switch accidents occur so quickly and unexpectedly that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver won't have enough time to react and avoid impact. One minute you're just coasting down a multiple-lane highway and, without signaling and no warning at all, the car next to you swiftly moves into your lane. You have no choice but to either collide with them, which could possibly cause you to lose control of your car or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to hit other cars 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 guilty of:

• Fails to properly signal making a turn
• Fails to see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge 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 merges into the middle lane with another vehicle

If you were hurt 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 discuss getting compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Attorneys in Long Beach

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 associated with rollover accidents. This is due to 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.

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

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

Long Beach T-Bone Accident Attorneys

All it takes is a few seconds. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. From out of nowhere, another vehicle crashes into the side of your car. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common accident-type at intersections.

If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a broadside accident you can trust the Long Beach t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

Rear-End Collision Attorneys in Long Beach

It happens very frequently, and it's happened to all of us at some point. 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 be a nagging problem if not immediately tended to. Injuries after your car is 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 seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms very commonly don't appear until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get a checkup as soon as possible.

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. Often, rear-end accidents can be attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Sideswipe Collision Attorneys in Long Beach

Sideswipe accidents happen 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 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

Multiple Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Long Beach

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

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 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 Expenses - Your compensation is affected by the the type and extent of your injuries.

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you've sustained a brain injury or a spinal cord injury with a permanent paralysis or disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury lawyers 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 medical care and rehabilitation you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long your recovery will take.

Immediately after your auto accident, we recommend you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like an innocuous fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back 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 expenses. This includes physical therapy, 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 continued care and treatment.

Automobile accidents can bring about serious injuries that drastically alter how you live your life and may also force you to miss work. If you're unable to work because of injuries from a car accident, we'll 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 improve your chances of getting 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 generally include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• Bonuses and Commission
• Sick Leave and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Were Recovering

Insurance companies are notorious for paying out as little as they possibly can 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 to get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can pursue for any injuries, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life brought on by a car wreck. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

For example, a brain or spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can no longer participate in activities or hobbies they once enjoyed.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in a collision might seek compensation 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 could walk around all day in immense pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with loss of sleep, feelings of depression, paralyzing anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the accident.

You have the right 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 adept 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 we'll get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your vehicle. You might get money for any belongings that were in the vehicle and consequently damaged in the wreck. 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.