SANTA MONICA DISTRACTED DRIVING CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Texting & Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types 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 research, sending or receiving a tex message increases the risk of a collision by as much as 25 times.

Studies have also concluded that 4.6 seconds is the average time a driver takes their eyes off the road 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 the state of 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 and driving is what most instantly 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 cellphone, fiddling 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.

SANTA MONICA LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Santa Monica Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been hurt 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 ridesharing era has certainly made getting around in Santa Monica 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 a new source of income in the gig economy of today.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, 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 a relatively new phenomenon, the legal waters surrounding Uber and Lyft car accidents are still murky.

This is why you need the Santa Monica Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. 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 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 into the app and accepting rides when the accident/incident took place.

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 costs, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the accident. This applies to a passenger 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 Santa Monica.

Santa Monica Lawyers 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 crashes.

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

When you get behind the wheel of a car you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you share 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 is putting everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

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

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

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

Santa Monica Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Santa Monica? The aftermath of this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior is devastating.

Approximately one-third of deaths 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 moral breach of conduct that endangers the lives of others. A driver while intoxicated or high has trouble 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 they must live with. This includes both bodily injury and mental distress or emotional trauma.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can seek financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages could also conceivably 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 a drunk driver, contact the Santa Monica drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Rear-End Car Collision Attorneys in Santa Monica

It happens very frequently, and it's happened to all of us at some point. You come to a sudden stop ,however, the car behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents are seldom deadly injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort if not immediately tended to. Injuries after your car is rear-ended include whiplash - a neck injury due to a rapid and forceful back and forth jerking of 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 after they're in a rear-end collision and don't go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care to be examined. Symptoms sometimes 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC today for a free evaluation of your case. Many times, rear-end accidents can be tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

T-Bone Accident Lawyers in Santa Monica

It happens too 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 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 were seriously hurt in a t-bone accident you can trust the Santa Monica t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Santa Monica Rollover Car Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents commonly happen when a driver loses control of their car and it trips over something - most commonly 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 in relation to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is increased even more when there's additional passengers and cargo.

Most rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multi-vehicle collisions, particularly if the vehicle is struck from the side.

While rollover accidents account for less 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 injured in a rollover, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Sideswipe Collision Attorneys in Santa Monica

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

Sideswipe accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game between the parties involved. Sideswipe accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making improper turns, not yielding at a merge point, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching lanes.

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

Santa Monica Multiple Vehicle Accident Lawyers

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

Multiple vehicle accidents are often caused by factors like low-visibility, road hazards, tailgating, distracted driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle pile-ups 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.

Santa Monica Lane Crossover Accident Attorneys

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and your passengers. Fatalaties are even possible. Lane crossovers are deemed unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• Doesn't properly signal when turning
• Fails to see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Tries to switch lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into a middle lane with another car

If you were hurt 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.

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

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you suffer from brain trauma or a spinal cord injury accompanied by 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 your road to recovery will take.

Immediately after your car wreck, 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 realized until hours or even days following 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 bills. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., the cost of prescription medications, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and on-going treatments or care.

Automobile accidents contribute serious injuries that drastically change how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from working. If you're missing work because of injuries from a car collision, we can 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 help any chance you have of getting lost income following an auto wreck. 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 the crash.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly Wage or Weekly/Monthly Salary
• Bonuses and Commission
• Sick Leave and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Weren't Working

Insurance companies are notorious for paying out as little as they possibly can and might sometimes dispute your lost wages benefits. If this happens, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you can pursue for any injuries, emotional trauma, and lower 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 enjoyed.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in an accident might pursue compensation if it's greatly impacted their personal life or cost them career 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, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the collision.

You deserve to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations an automobile accident and someone'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. 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 our attorneys will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your vehicle. You might receive monetary compensation for any property that was inside the vehicle and consequently damaged in the accident. 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.