SANTA ANA LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Santa Ana Rideshare Accident Lawyers

If you or a member of your family has been hurt in a collision involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost income. The rideshare phenomenon has certainly made getting around in Santa Ana much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's also provided many people with an extra income source 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 has been 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 around Lyft and Uber auto accidents are still murky.

This is why you'll benefit from having the Santa Ana Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies that have pulled in billions of dollars. Unlike many drivers carrying only the minimum-required 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 whether or not their driver was signed into the app and accepting rides at the time of the collision occurred.

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 expenses, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the wreck. This includes injured passengers in a ridesharing 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 Santa Ana.

SANTA ANA ATTORNEYS FOR TEXTING & DRIVING CAR ACCIDENTS

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. 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, sending or receiving a tex message raises 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. When driving 55 miles per hour, that equates to driving the length of a football field with your eyes covered.

In California, it's illegal for drivers 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 all 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 GPS or Google Maps, 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 while driving.

If you've been involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, connect with M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss compensation for your injuries.

Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys in Santa Ana

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Santa Ana? What follows this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Nearly 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 against the law, it’s a breach of moral conduct that risks the lives of others. A driver while intoxicated or high has trouble focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction 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 emotional trauma or mental distress.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can seek financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages could also conceivably 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 injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, contact the Santa Ana drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Santa Ana High Speed Collision Attorney

Driving beyond 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.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you're traveling at the time of the collision, the greater the force of impact. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatalities. Speeding also contributes to significantly more dollars in 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 trust that they are responsible drivers and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.

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

Let the high-speed collision lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to get you maximum compensation for medical bills, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Santa Ana Rear-End Collision Lawyers

It's one of the most common accidents. Your car comes to a sudden stop and the vehicle 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 evaluated. 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 very commonly 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 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.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Lawyers in Santa Ana

Rollover accidents typically take place when a driver has lost control of their automobile 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 most commonly involved in rollover accidents. The reason for this is their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is increased even more when there's additional passengers and cargo.

Most rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multiple-vehicle accidents, especially if the collision's impact is in the side.

While rollover accidents account for less than 3% of all vehicle 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 injured in a rollover accident, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Santa Ana T-Bone Injury Attorneys

In an instant, it can happen. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. From out of the blue, another automobile drills into the side of your vehicle. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" crash and is the most common type of accident at an intersection.

If you or a loved one have sustained serious injuries in a t-bone car crash you can trust the Santa Ana t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys in Santa Ana

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

Sideswipe accidents are often disputed since they become a blame game between the parties involved. Sideswipe accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making improper turns, not yielding at a merge point, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when changing 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 Ana Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Lawyers

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

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

Crossover Crash Attorneys in Santa Ana

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and any passengers you may have. Fatalaties are even possible. Lane crossovers are deemed unsafe if the motorist is commits the following:

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

If you were hurt 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 being rewarded compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Medical Bills - Your compensation is affected by the the type and extent of your injuries.

That said, whether you have lacerations, bruising, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you've sustained 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 medical care and therapy or rehab you’ll need, if a full recovery is anticipated, and how long your recovery will take.

Immediately after your car wreck, we recommend you undergo 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 after the collision. If you expect to make a solid case, you need to have a medical record.

You are entitled to compensation for all medical bills. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., the cost of prescription drugs, permanent disability costs, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and as-needed future care and treatments.

Auto collisions can bring about serious injuries that significantly change how you live day-to-day life and may also force you to miss work. If you're missing work because of injuries from 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 your chances of getting lost income after an auto accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're pursuing any income you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in the wreck.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly Wage or Weekly/Monthly Salary
• Bonuses and Commission
• Sick 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 possible and might sometimes dispute your lost wages benefits. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to help you reclaim the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you can seek for any injuries, emotional distress, and lower quality of life caused by a car accident. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

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

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in an accident might seek compensation if it's greatly 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 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 collision.

You have the right to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations an automobile accident and the other driver'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. We paint a picture of the life you had and what you've lost. Your situation and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively shared and our lawyers will get money for you!

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