BURBANK LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Burbank Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost income. The rideshare era has certainly made getting around in Burbank much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's additionally provided many people with an additional income source in today's gig economy.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies are often unaware 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 murky at best.

This is why you'll benefit from having the Burbank Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies worth billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of drivers carrying just state minimum liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto 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 signed onto the app and accepting rides when the accident/incident took place.

Considering the amount of insurance covering Uber and Lyft drivers, anyone injured in a car wreck caused by 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 passengers 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 lawyers in Burbank.

Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys in Burbank

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

Approximately one-third of fatalities on U.S. roads and highways are tied to drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just against the law, it’s a breach of moral conduct that jeopardizes the lives of others. A driver under the influence has trouble 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 bodily injury and emotional trauma or mental distress.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can seek financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also be paid out. Judges and jurors can be hard on drunk drivers and the payout in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

Burbank High Speed Collision Attorney

Driving over 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 higher the speed at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the crash. This usually means more serious injuries and more deaths. Speed also contributes to higher dollar property damage.

When you’re behind the wheel, you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you share the road with. You're trusting that they drive responsibly and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed collision in Burbank, 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 get you maximum compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

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

BURBANK TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ATTORNEY

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Texting While Driving Accidents

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. 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 statistics, texting while driving increases the risk of a collision 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 blind.

In the state of California, it's illegal for someone driving an automobile 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 and driving is what most instantly think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other instances of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, 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 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.

Burbank Rear-End Collision Attorneys

It's one of the most common accidents. Your car comes to a sudden stop ,however, the vehicle behind you doesn't stop. Your car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents are less serious than a major collision, injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort if not immediately tended to. Injuries after being 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 typically don't 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 sometimes 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 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.

Burbank T-Bone Accident Lawyers

It all happens way to quickly. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. The next thing you know, another car slams into the side of your vehicle. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common type of accident at an intersection.

If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a broadside collision you can trust the Burbank t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

Burbank Rollover Accident Lawyers

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

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

While 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.

Burbank Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys

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

Sideswipe accidents are often disputed since they become a blame game where each driver blames the other. Sideswipe accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making improper turns, failing to yield 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

Burbank Crossover Crash Attorneys

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:

• Doesn't properly signal when turning
• Fails to see a car fast 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 while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into a middle lane with another car

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 discuss winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Burbank

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

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

Multiple-vehicle crashes 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.

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

That said, whether you have lacerations, bruising, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  or you've sustained a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury with paralysis or another permanent disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury attorneys can help you!

We work closely with you and your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future therapy/rehab and care you’ll need, if a full recovery is anticipated, and how long your road to recovery will take.

Immediately following your car accident, it's critical you undergo a full medical examination. Even if the incident seems like an innocent fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't felt until hours or even days after the wreck. You need to have a medical record for your case to be worth anything.

You could be entitled to 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 a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going treatments or care.

Auto accidents can bring about 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 from a car wreck, we can fight to get you the money 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 reclaiming lost income after an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to an auto accident, you're going for any income you could've made had you not been injured in the accident.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• Commisions or Bonuses
• 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 benefits for lost wages. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you can seek for any injuries, emotional trauma, and lower quality of life caused by a car accident. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

For instance, head trauma or an injury to the spinal cord might mean the accident victim can't participate in activities or hobbies they once enjoyed.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in an accident might seek compensation if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them work opportunities.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone that suffers a broken bone or whiplash be walking around in tremendous pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with sleep disturbances, feelings of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the wreckage itself.

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

Our Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very skilled at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the kind of life you had and what's been lost. Your situation and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively communicated and our attorneys will get money for you!

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