LOS ANGELES RIDESHARING ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Los Angeles Rideshare Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost income. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place in Los Angeles much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has also provided many people with a new source of income in the gig economy of today.

But as the ridesharing industry grows, so have the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often do not know 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 when it comes to Lyft and Uber car crashes are still murky.

This is why you’ll need the Los Angeles Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike many motorists carrying just state minimum 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 whether or not their driver was signed into the app and accepting rides when the accident/incident occurred.

Considering the amount of insurance covering Uber and Lyft drivers, anyone injured in an accident involving a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the accident. This applies to a passenger injured in a ridesharing 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 Los Angeles.

Los Angeles High Speed Collision Lawyers

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Driving over the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second to only distracted driving as the leading cause of most auto crashes.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you drive at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the crash. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car accidents. Speeding also contributes to much more 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 are responsible drivers and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid collisions. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians. If you’ve been injured in a high-speed crash in Los Angeles, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you might be entitled to money.

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

Contact our Los Angeles high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

Los Angeles Lawyers for DUI Accidents

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Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Los Angeles? The aftermath of this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior is devastating.

About one-third of deaths on U.S. highways and roads are the result of drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just illegal, it’s a breach of moral conduct that jeopardizes the lives of others. A driver under the influence has difficulty focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.

A survivor of an accident with a drunk driver often has severe injuries they must live with. This includes both physical pain and emotional trauma or mental distress.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can seek financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages could also conceivably be paid out. Jurors and judges don’t go easy on drunk drivers and compensation in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

LOS ANGELES DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWYERS

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Texting & Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Accidents 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 ups the risk of a car accident 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 distance 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 phone call, talk without a hands-free setup, and read or type out a text message while driving.

Although texting while driving is what many of us immediately think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common types of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, using 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 as they are 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.

Los Angeles Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys

It happens way too much. 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 - 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 don't typically result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home after they're in a rear-end collision and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms very commonly don't appear until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, seek medical attention 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 tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Crossover Crash Lawyers in Los Angeles

Unsafe lane change collisions happen so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver won't have enough time to react and avoid the collision. One minute you're just driving down a multiple-lane highway and, with no turn signal or warning whatsoever, the car beside you swiftly 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 make an emergency evasive maneuver. Both could cause you to hit other cars or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

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

• Doesn't properly signal making a turn
• Doesn't see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Tries to change lanes at a stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into the center 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 discuss winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Los Angeles

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

Multi 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 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.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Attorneys in Los Angeles

Rollover accidents commonly happen when a driver loses 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 relative 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 occur in multiple-vehicle collisions, particularly if the vehicle is hit from the side.

While rollovers account for fewer than 3% of all vehicle accidents, one-third of car accident deaths come in rollovers. This can often be attributed to there being partial or full ejection from the vehicle.

If you've been injured in a rollover accident, contact auto accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Sideswipe Collision Lawyers in Los Angeles

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

Sidesweep accidents are often a cause of great dispute 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, failing to yield at a merge point, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when changing 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

Los Angeles T-Bone Injury Lawyers

All it takes is a few seconds. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. From out of nowhere, another vehicle slams into the side of your car. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common accident-type at an intersection.

If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a broadside accident you can trust the Los Angeles t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount you're rewarded is affected 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'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'll 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 following your auto accident, you need to you have a full medical examination. Even if the incident seems like an innocuous fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't felt 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 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, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and on-going care and treatments.

Auto collisions can result in serious injuries that significantly change how you live day-to-day life and might also prevent you from working. If you're missing work because of injuries sustained in a car accident, we'll fight to get you the money 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 after a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're looking to get any income you could've made had you not been injured in the wreck.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick Leave and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Were Away From Work

Insurance companies are infamous for paying out the least amount possible and might sometimes dispute your lost wages benefits. If this happens, tag in the personal injury lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can pursue for any physical pain, emotional distress, and lower quality of life brought on by a car wreck. 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 activities or hobbies they once loved.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a wreck might seek money if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them career opportunities.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone that suffers 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, paralyzing anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the accident.

You deserve to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations this accident and the other driver's negligence has brought on.

Our Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very good at making a jury and judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the quality of life you had and what's been lost. Your ordeal 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 vehicle. You might get money for any property that was inside your automobile and consequently damaged in the crash. 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.