SAN BERNARDINO LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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San Bernardino Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost income. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place in San Bernardino 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 source of income in today's gig economy.

But as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often do not know the insured party is using their vehicle for ridesharing. This means they're not always willing 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 need the San Bernardino Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies worth billions of dollars. Unlike many drivers carrying only state minimum 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 varying details like whether or not their driver was signed into the app and accepting rides at the time of the accident/incident occurred.

Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in a car wreck caused by a ridesharing driver could 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 rideshare 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 San Bernardino.

San Bernardino 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.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you're going at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the crash. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speed also contributes to much more property damage.

When you drive you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you share the road with. You're trusting 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 San Bernardino, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to compensation.

Let the high-speed collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to maximize your compensation for medical expenses, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

San Bernardino Drunk Driving Attorneys

 

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in San Bernardino? The aftermath of this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Approximately one-third of fatalities on U.S. roads and highways are caused by 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 while intoxicated or high has trouble 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 physical pain and mental distress or emotional trauma.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can seek financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also be paid out. Jurors and judges can be hard on drunk drivers and compensation in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

SAN BERNARDINO DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWYERS

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Texting While Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Crashes brought on 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 studies, texting while driving raises the risk of crashing 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 length of a football field with no vision.

In California, it's illegal for someone driving a car 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 while driving is what most instantly think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other instances of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, 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 while 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.

San Bernardino Lane Crossover Accident Attorneys

Unsafe lane change collisions happen so quickly and unexpectedly that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver doesn't have enough time to react and avoid impact. One minute you're just coasting down a multi-lane highway and, without signaling and no warning at all, 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 vehicle or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to hit other vehicles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and any passengers you may have. Fatalaties are even possible. A lane crossover is deemed unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• Doesn't properly signal making a turn
• Doesn't 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 moves into a middle 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 talk about possible compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

T-Bone Accident Lawyers in San Bernardino

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 automobile 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 were seriously hurt in a t-bone collision you can trust the San Bernardino t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Lawyers in San Bernardino

Rollover accidents commonly happen when a driver has lost control of their car 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 gravity's center is further increased when there's additional passengers and cargo.

The majority of rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multi-vehicle accidents, especially if the collision's impact is in the side.

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

Rear-End Car Accident Lawyers in San Bernardino

It happens all too often. You come to a sudden stop ,however, 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 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 usually don't result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home following a rear-end accident and don't go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care to be examined. Symptoms very commonly don't surface 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. Many times, rear-end accidents can be attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys in San Bernardino

Sideswipe accidents occur 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 between the parties involved. Sidesweep accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making improper 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

San Bernardino Multiple Vehicle Accident Attorneys

Any car accidents are scary, but collisions involving multiple automobiles can be downright frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction collisons involving multiple automobiles are some of the most dangerous types of traffic collisions.

Multi vehicle accidents can often be attributed to factors like low-visibility, 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 - The amount you're rewarded is influenced by the the type and extent of your injuries.

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

We work closely with you and your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future therapy/rehab and care you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long your recovery will take.

Immediately following your car accident, you need to you undergo a full medical examination. Even if the incident seems like a simple fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't realized until hours or even days after the wreck. 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 or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, prescription drug costs, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going care and treatments.

Automobile accidents can bring about serious injuries that drastically change 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 compensation you're owed.

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 accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're pursuing any money you could've made had you not been injured in the wreck.

Lost wages typically include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick 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 possible and might sometimes argue against your benefits for lost wages. If you experience this, 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 pursue for any injuries, emotional trauma, and decreased quality of life caused by a car accident. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

For example, head 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.

Someone disfigured in an accident 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 that suffers 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, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the collision.

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 jurors and a judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the kind of life you had and what's been lost. Your ordeal 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 car. You might get money for any property that was in the car and consequently damaged in the wreck. An insurance adjuster will estimate the monetary loss 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.