Beverly Hills DUI Accident Attorneys

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Beverly Hills? What follows this negligent act and reckless behavior is devastating.

About one-third of fatalities on U.S. highways and roads 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 risks the lives of others. Someone driving under the influence has trouble focusing, muscle impairment, problems with coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a delayed response 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.

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 could also conceivably be paid out. Judges and jurors can be hard on drunk drivers and the settlement amount in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

BEVERLY HILLS LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Beverly Hills Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The rideshare phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place in Beverly Hills much less of a hassle. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has also provided many people with an extra 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 are often unaware the insured party has been using their car 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 still murky.

This is why you'll benefit from having the Beverly Hills Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies that have pulled in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of 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 varying details like if their driver was or wasn't signed onto the app and accepting rides at the time of the accident/incident took place.

Considering the amount of insurance covering Uber and Lyft drivers, anyone injured in a collision with a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This includes passengers injured in a rideshare car, 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 Beverly Hills.

BEVERLY HILLS TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ACCIDENT LAWYER

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Texting While Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Accidents 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 studies, 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. If driving 55 mph, that equates to driving the length of a football field with no vision.

In California, it's against the law for drivers 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 people 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 Google Maps or GPS, using a handheld cellphone, 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 involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, connect with M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss compensation for your injuries.

Beverly Hills High Speed Collision Lawyers

Driving beyond the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second behind distracted driving as the leading cause of most car crashes.

Speed increases the force of impact. The higher the speed at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the crash. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car accidents. Speed also contributes to significantly more dollars in 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 trust that they drive responsibly and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid collisions. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

If you’ve been injured in a high-speed crash in Beverly Hills, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you might be entitled to a payout.

Let the high-speed collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to get you maximum compensation for medical bills, ongoing therapy and care, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

Beverly Hills Rollover Car Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents typically occur when a driver loses 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. Rollovers are most common with SUVs. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is further increased when there's additional passengers and cargo.

Most rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multiple-vehicle accidents, particularly if the collision's impact is in the side.

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

Beverly Hills Rear Impact Collision Lawyers

It's quite too common. Your car comes to a full stop and the car behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents seem minor, injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort if not immediately tended to. Injuries after your car is 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 usually 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 surface until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get evaluated by a physician right away.

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.

Beverly Hills Sideswipe Collision Attorneys

Sideswipe accidents take place when moving cars get too close to each other and make contact along their sides.

Sideswipe accidents are often a cause of great dispute since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sideswipe accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making improper turns, not yielding at a merge point, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching lanes.

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

T-Bone Accident Attorneys in Beverly Hills

In an instant, it can happen. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. Suddenly, another vehicle crashes into the side of your car. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" crash and is the most common type of accident at intersections.

If you or a loved one have sustained serious injuries in a t-bone collision you can trust the Beverly Hills t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Beverly Hills Lane Crossover Accident Attorneys

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and your passengers. Death is even possible. A lane crossover is deemed 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 stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into the center lane with another car

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 talk about winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Beverly Hills

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

Multi vehicle accidents can often be attributed to conditions like low-visibility, road hazards, tailgating, texting while 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC. We'll stand by your side to protect your legal rights.

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount of your settlement is influenced by the the type and extent of your injuries.

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  or you've sustained a brain injury or a spinal cord injury with a permanent paralysis or 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 future medical care and rehabilitation you’ll need, if a full recovery is possible, and how long your road to recovery will take.

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

You might be owed compensation for all medical costs. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., prescription drug costs, permanent disability costs, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to accommodate a physical handicap. and as-needed future care and treatments.

Auto accidents can bring about serious injuries that drastically change how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from working. If you're missing work due to injuries from a car collision, we can fight to get you the compensation 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 money you could've earned had you not been injured in a crash.

Lost wages typically include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• Bonuses and Commission
• 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 as little as possible and might sometimes dispute 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 money you can pursue for any physical pain, emotional trauma, and lessened 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 loved.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in an accident might seek compensation if it's significantly 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 loss of sleep, feelings of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the wreckage itself.

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 life you had and what you've lost. Your ordeal and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively shared and our attorneys will 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 car 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.