SANTA MONICA TEXTING WHILE DRIVING LAWYER

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Texting While Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. Accidents brought on by distracted driving range from very serious - a high number of roadway/highway fatalities, as well as wrongful death lawsuits, are due to distracted drivers - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to research, 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. When driving 55 miles per hour, that equates to driving the length of a football field with your eyes covered.

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 while driving is what most instantly think of when a distracted driver 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, talking on 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 RIDESHARING ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Santa Monica Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a car wreck involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The rideshare era has certainly made getting from place to place in Santa Monica 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 income source in today's gig economy.

But as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often don't know the insured party has been using their vehicle for ridesharing. This means they're not always willing to fully compensate victims.

Since ridesharing is so new, the legal waters around Lyft and Uber auto accidents are murky at best.

This is why you'll benefit from having 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 worth billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of drivers carrying just the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto insurance, Uber and Lyft drivers have a $1 million insurance policy. But rideshare companies will look at varying details like if their driver was or wasn't signed into the app and accepting rides at the time of the collision occurred.

Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in an accident involving 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 includes injured passengers in a ridesharing vehicle, 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 Santa Monica.

Santa Monica Attorneys for High Speed Collisions

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

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're traveling at the time of the collision, the greater the force of impact. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car accidents. 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 drive responsibly and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed collision in Santa Monica, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to money.

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

DUI Accident Lawyers in Santa Monica

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Santa Monica? What comes after this this negligent act and reckless behavior is devastating.

About one-third of deaths on U.S. roads and highways 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 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.

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 pursue financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also be paid out. Jurors and judges can be hard on drunk drivers and the payout in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

Santa Monica Rear-End Collision Lawyers

It's one of the most common accidents. Your car comes to a sudden stop but the car behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents might now seem like that big of a deal injuries are prevalent and could result in lifelong pain or discomfort if not immediately evaluated. Injuries after your car is rear-ended include whiplash - which happens when a person's head moves backward and then forward again with great force, mild or severe concussions, spinal injuries like herniated discs or hyperextension, and lockjaw or TMJ symptoms.

Since rear-end collisions don't typically 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 appear 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 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

All it takes is a few seconds. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. The next thing you know, another car slams into the side of your car. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" crash and is the most common accident-type at an intersection.

If you or a loved one were seriously hurt in a t-bone collision 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 Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents commonly take place 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. SUVs are most commonly involved in rollover accidents. This is due to their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the vehicle's width. The center of gravity is increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.

The majority of rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multiple-vehicle accidents, particularly if the vehicle is struck from the side.

While rollover accidents account for less than 3% of all automobile accidents, they make up more than one-third of car accident fatalities. This is often attributed to there being partial or full ejection from the vehicle.

If you've been hurt in a rollover, contact auto accident lawyers 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 cars get too close to one another and collide together along their sides.

Sideswipe accidents are often disputed since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sideswipe accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making illegal 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

All car wrecks are scary, but collisions involving multiple automobiles can be particularly frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction wrecks involving more than 2 vehicles are some of the most dangerous types of traffic collisions.

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

Multiple-vehicle accidents 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC. We'll stand by your side to protect your legal rights.

Santa Monica Crossover Crash Lawyers

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and any passengers you may have. Death is even possible. A lane crossover is considered 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 misjudges speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Attempts to switch lanes at a stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into a middle lane with another vehicle

If you were injured 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 getting compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Medical Bills - The amount you're rewarded is impacted by the type and severity of your injuries.

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 work closely with you and your healthcare providers to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess the type of medical care and rehabilitation you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long your road to recovery will take.

Immediately after your auto accident, we recommend you have a full medical examination. Even if the accident seems like a minor fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't noticeable until hours or even days after the collision. 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, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and on-going treatments or care.

Car collisions can cause serious injuries that significantly alter how you live your life and may keep you out-of-work. If you're unable to work because of injuries from a car accident, we can 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 help any chance you have of getting lost income after a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to an auto accident, 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 infamous for paying out as little as they possibly can and might sometimes argue against your lost wages benefits. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can pursue for any injuries, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life brought on by a car wreck. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

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

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in a wreck might pursue money if it's significantly 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, bouts of depression, panic attacks from 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 jurors and a judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the quality of life you had and what you've 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 get money for any belongings that were in the car and consequently damaged in the accident. An insurance adjuster will assess the damage and 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.