SAN FERNANDO LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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San Fernando Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a collision involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost income. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made getting around in San Fernando much easier. 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 the gig economy of today.

But as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies are often unaware the insured party is using their car for ridesharing. This means they're not always willing to fully compensate victims.

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

This is why you need the San Fernando Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike many motorists carrying just the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto policy, Uber and Lyft drivers have a $1 million insurance policy. But rideshare companies will look at things like if their driver was signed onto the app and accepting rides at the time of 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 wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This includes injured passengers 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 San Fernando.

San Fernando High Speed Collision Lawyers

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

Speeding increases the force of impact. The higher the speed at the time of the crash, the greater the force of impact. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speeding also contributes to much more 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 are responsible drivers 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 San Fernando, 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 expenses, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

Contact our San Fernando high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

San Fernando Rollover Car Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents commonly occur when a driver loses control of their automobile 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 associated with rollover accidents. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the the width of the video. The center of gravity is increased even more when there's additional passengers and cargo.

Most rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multi-vehicle collisions, especially if the vehicle is hit from the side.

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

SAN FERNANDO TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ACCIDENT LAWYER

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Texting While Driving Accidents

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes 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 studies, texting while driving increases the risk of a car accident 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 distance of a football field with your eyes covered.

In California, it's against the law 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 instantly think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, using a handheld cellphone, fumbling around with a radio or CD player, doing makeup, vaping or smoking, 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.

DWI Accident Attorneys in San Fernando

 

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in San Fernando? The aftermath of this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Approximately 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 jeopardizes 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 they must live 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 expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages might also be paid out. Judges and jurors can be hard on drunk drivers and compensation in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

San Fernando Rear-End Car Collision Lawyers

It's quite too common. You come to a complete stop but the driver behind you doesn't stop. You car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents might now seem like that big of a deal injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort if not immediately tended to. Injuries after being rear-ended include whiplash - a strain or tear of ligaments and muscles in the neck, 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 they're in a rear-end collision 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, visit a doctor as soon as possible.

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.

Lane Crossover Accident Lawyers in San Fernando

Unsafe lane change collisions occur so quickly and unexpectedly that even the most aware driver will not have enough time to react and avoid colliding. 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 option but to either collide with them, which could conceivably cause you to lose control of your vehicle or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to hit other automobiles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

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

• Fails to properly signal making a turn
• Fails to see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Tries to change lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into a middle lane with another vehicle

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 being rewarded compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

San Fernando T-Bone Injury Attorneys

All it takes is a few seconds. 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 vehicle drills into the side of your automobile. 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 broadside crash you can trust the San Fernando t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

San Fernando Sideswipe Collision Lawyers

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

Sidesweep accidents are often disputed since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sidesweep accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making illegal turns, failing to yield 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

Multi-Vehicle Accident Attorneys in San Fernando

Any car accidents are scary, but collisions that involve multiple cars can be downright frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction collisons involving multiple cars are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic collisions.

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

Multiple-vehicle accidents can be life-changing 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.

Medical Bills - The amount of your settlement is affected by the the type and extent of the injuries you sustained.

That said, whether you have lacerations, bruising, 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 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 anticipated, and how long your road to recovery will take.

Immediately after your auto 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 noticeable until hours or even days after the wreck. If you expect to make a solid case, you need to have a medical record.

You could be entitled to compensation for all medical costs. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies - like crutches, the cost of prescription drugs, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going care and treatments.

Automobile collisions contribute 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 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 improve your chances of being rewarded with lost income after a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're seeking any money you could've earned had you not been injured in an accident.

Lost wages generally 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 infamous for paying out the least amount possible and might sometimes dispute your benefits for lost wages. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC for help recovering the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you can seek for any physical pain, emotional trauma, and lower quality of life brought on by a car wreck. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

For instance, brain damage or a spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can't participate in hobbies or activities they once liked.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in an accident might pursue compensation if it's significantly 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, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the accident.

You have the right to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations a car accident and someone's negligence has brought on.

Our pain and suffering attorneys in the Los Angeles area are very adept at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the kind of life you had and what you've lost. Your situation and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively told and we'll get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your car. 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.