ANAHEIM TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ATTORNEY

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Accidents Caused By Texting & Driving

Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. Accidents brought on by distracted driving range from very serious - many roadway fatalities and wrongful death lawsuits are due to distracted driving - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to statistics, texting while driving raises 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 with a blindfold on.

In the state of California, it's against the law for someone driving a car 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 most instantly 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 Google Maps or GPS, using a handheld cell phone, 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 injured in an accident with a distracted driver, contact M.R. Parker Law, PC to discuss legal help for your injuries.

Anaheim High Speed Collision Attorney

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

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're going at the time of the collision, the greater the force of impact. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. 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're sharing the road with. You trust that they are responsible drivers and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid collisions. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed collision in Anaheim, 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 expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

ANAHEIM RIDESHARING ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Anaheim 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 rideshare era has certainly made getting from place to place in Anaheim 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.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so have the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often don't know the insured party is using their vehicle 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 need the Anaheim 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 many 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 varying details like whether or not their driver was signed onto the app and accepting rides at the time of the collision took place.

Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in an accident involving a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the wreck. This includes a passenger injured in a ridesharing vehicle, regardless of whether or not their driver was 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 Anaheim.

Anaheim Lawyers for Drunk Driving Victims

 

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

About one-third of fatalities on U.S. roads and highways are tied to drunk driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just illegal, it’s a breach of moral conduct that risks the lives of others. Someone driving under the influence has difficulty focusing, impaired muscle 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 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 wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages could also conceivably be paid out. Jurors and judges don’t go easy on drunk drivers and the payout in DUI cases can be very significant.

If you’ve been hurt in an accident caused by a drunk driver, contact the Anaheim drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Anaheim T-Bone Injury Attorneys

It all happens way to quickly. A light changes from red to green or you're crossing through an intersection after sitting at a stop sign. Before you know it, another car collides into the side of your automobile. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" crash and is the most common accident-type at intersections.

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

Anaheim Rear Impact Collision Attorneys

It happens way too much. Your car comes to a sudden stop and the vehicle behind you doesn't stop. You car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents might now seem like that big of a deal injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort if not immediately evaluated. 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 typically don't 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, seek medical attention 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 tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Anaheim Rollover Car Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents commonly happen when a driver has lost control of their car 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 the vehicles that typically come to mind when one hears about a rollover accident. The reason for this is their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the the width of the video. The center of gravity is further increased when there's additional passengers and cargo.

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

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

Anaheim Lane Crossover Accident Lawyers

Lane crossover collisions happen so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most aware driver doesn't have enough time to react and avoid impact. One minute you're just driving down a multi-lane highway and, suddenly, the car beside you quickly moves into your lane. You have no choice but to either collide with them, which could conceivably cause you to lose control of your vehicle or maneuver evasively. 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. Death is even possible. A lane crossover is deemed unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• Doesn't properly signal making a turn
• Fails to see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Attempts to switch lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into the center 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 possible compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Sideswipe Collision Attorneys in Anaheim

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 hurt in a sidesweep accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation

Anaheim Multiple Vehicle Accident Attorneys

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

Multiple vehicle accidents are often caused by conditions 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 Bills - Your compensation is influenced by the type and severity of the injuries you sustained.

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  or you suffer from a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury with paralysis or another permanent disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury attorneys can help you!

We'll work closely with you and your doctors 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 anticipated, and how long the recovery process will take.

Immediately after your car accident, we recommend you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the incident seems like an innocuous fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't realized until hours or even days following the accident. You need to have a medical record for your case to be worth anything.

You are entitled to compensation for all medical costs. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies - like crutches, the cost of prescription medications, permanent disability costs, 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 collisions can result in serious injuries that drastically alter how you live day-to-day life and might also prevent you from working. If you're missing work because of injuries from a car collision, we'll 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 increase any chance you have of reclaiming lost income following an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're looking to get any income you could've made had you not been injured in the collision.

Lost wages generally include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• 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 argue against your benefits for lost wages. If this happens, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for help recovering the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can seek for any injuries, emotional trauma, and lessened quality of life caused by a car accident. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

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

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 work opportunities.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone that suffers 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 wreckage itself.

You have the right 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 good at making a jury and judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the 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 vehicle. You might get money for any property that was in the car and consequently damaged in the crash. An insurance adjuster will 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.