WEST HILLS LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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West Hills Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or a member of your family has been hurt in a collision involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The rideshare era has certainly made going from place to place in West Hills much easier. 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 ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often do not know the insured party is using their car for ridesharing. This means they might be unwilling to fully compensate victims.

Since ridesharing is a relatively new phenomenon, the legal waters surrounding Uber and Lyft car accidents are still murky.

This is why you need the West Hills Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies valued at billions of dollars. Unlike many motorists carrying only the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their car insurance, 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 when the collision took place.

Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in a collision with a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the wreck. This applies to injured passengers in a rideshare 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 attorneys in West Hills.

DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWYERS IN WEST HILLS

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Accidents Caused By A Distracted Driver

Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. Crashes caused 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 studies, texting while driving increases 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 the state of California, it's illegal for someone operating a motor vehicle 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 immediately think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, using a handheld cell phone, 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.

West Hills Lawyers for High Speed Collisions

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

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you drive at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the crash. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatalities. Speeding also contributes to much more 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 put forth enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.

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

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

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

West Hills Attorneys for Drunk Driving Victims

 

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

About one-third of fatalities on U.S. highways and roads are brought on by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just against the law, it’s a moral breach of conduct that jeopardizes the lives of others. Someone driving while intoxicated or high has difficulty focusing, muscle impairment, problems with 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 to deal with. This includes both bodily injury and emotional trauma or mental distress.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can pursue financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also be paid out. Jurors and judges don’t go easy on drunk drivers and the settlement amount in DUI cases can be very significant.

If you’ve been hurt in a car wreck brought on by a drunk driver, contact the West Hills drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Rear-End Car Collision Attorneys in West Hills

It's one of the most common accidents. You come to a complete stop and the vehicle 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 be a nagging problem if not immediately evaluated. Injuries after being 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 typically don't result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home after their car has been rear-ended and don't go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care to be examined. Symptoms might not surface until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get a checkup 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 attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

West Hills Lane Crossover Accident Lawyers

Unsafe lane change collisions occur 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 driving down a multi-lane highway and, without signaling and no warning at all, the car beside you hastily 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 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 deemed unsafe if the motorist is commits the following:

• Doesn't properly signal making a turn
• Fails to see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Attempts to change lanes at a traffic 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 talk about getting compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Attorneys in West Hills

Rollover accidents commonly occur 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 the vehicles that typically come to mind when one hears about a rollover accident. 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 rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multi-vehicle accidents, particularly if the vehicle is struck from the side.

Although rollovers account for fewer than 3% of all car 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.

West Hills T-Bone Injury Lawyers

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. Suddenly, another automobile crashes into the side of your vehicle. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common accident-type at intersections.

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

West Hills Multiple Vehicle Accident Lawyers

Any car crashes are scary, but collisions that involve multiple vehicles can be particularly frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction wrecks involving multiple cars are some of the most dangerous types of traffic accidents.

Multiple vehicle accidents are often caused by factors like fog, 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 hurt 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.

Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys in West Hills

Sideswipe accidents happen when moving vehicles get too close to one another and collide together along their sides.

Sidesweep accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sidesweep accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making illegal turns, not yielding at a merge point, 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

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

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  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 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 the recovery process will take.

Immediately after your car accident, you need to you undergo a full medical examination. Even if the accident seems like an innocuous fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't realized until hours or even days following the wreck. You'll want to have a medical record if you expect to have a case.

You could be entitled to compensation for all medical expenses. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., the cost of prescription drugs, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and as-needed future care and treatments.

Car accidents contribute serious injuries that significantly change how you live day-to-day life and might also prevent you from working. If you're unable to work due to injuries sustained in a car wreck, 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 help any chance you have of being rewarded with lost income following an auto accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to an auto accident, you're seeking any income you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in a crash.

Lost wages typically include:

• Hourly Wage or Weekly/Monthly Salary
• 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 the least amount possible and might sometimes dispute your lost wages benefits. If this happens, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to help you reclaim the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you may be entitled to for any injuries, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life brought on by a car wreck. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

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

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a wreck might pursue compensation if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them work opportunities.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone suffering 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, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the collision.

You deserve 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 good at making a jury and 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're facing 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 receive monetary compensation for any belongings that were in the vehicle and consequently damaged in the accident. 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.