SANTA CLARITA RIDESHARING ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Santa Clarita Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car wreck involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The rideshare era has certainly made getting from place to place in Santa Clarita 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 a new source of income 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 car 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 murky at best.

This is why you'll benefit from having the Santa Clarita Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies that have pulled in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of motorists carrying only state minimum liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto policy, 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 how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in a collision with a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the accident. This applies to injured passengers in a rideshare 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 lawyers in Santa Clarita.

DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS IN SANTA CLARITA

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Accidents caused by distracted driving range from very serious - it is the number one cause of highway fatalities and wrongful death lawsuits - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to research, 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 distance of a football field blind.

In the state of California, it's against the law 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 many of us immediately think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, talking on a handheld cellphone, messing with a radio or CD player, doing makeup, smoking or vaping, 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 Clarita Attorneys for Drunk Driver Accidents

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Santa Clarita? The aftermath of this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

About one-third of deaths on U.S. roads and highways are brought on by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just against the law, it’s a moral breach of conduct that endangers 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.

Someone who survives a car crash with an intoxicated driver often has very bad 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 they seek standard compensation – things like medical bills, lost income, 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 an accident caused by a drunk driver, contact the Santa Clarita drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Santa Clarita Attorneys for High Speed Collisions

Driving beyond the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second behind 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 usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speed 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're sharing the road with. You're trusting that they drive responsibly and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been injured in a high-speed collision in Santa Clarita, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you might be entitled to compensation.

Let the high-speed collision lawyers 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 Santa Clarita high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

Santa Clarita Rear-End Car Collision Lawyers

It happens way too much. You come to a sudden stop ,however, the driver behind you doesn't stop. Your car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents seem minor, injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent 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 after their car has been rear-ended and don't follow-up with a physician. Symptoms sometimes don't appear until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, visit a doctor 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.

Rollover Car Accident Attorneys in Santa Clarita

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 the vehicles that typically come to mind when one hears about a rollover accident. The reason for this is their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is further increased when there's additional cargo and passengers.

The majority of rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multiple-vehicle collisions, particularly if the collision's impact is in the side.

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

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

T-Bone Collision Attorneys in Santa Clarita

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 vehicle slams into the side of your automobile. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" crash and is the most common accident-type at intersections.

If you or a loved one have sustained serious injuries in a t-bone car crash you can trust the Santa Clarita t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Santa Clarita Sideswipe Collision Attorneys

Sideswipe accidents happen when moving cars get too close to each other and make contact along their sides.

Sideswipe accidents are often a cause of great dispute since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sideswipe accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making improper turns, not yielding when lanes merge, 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 Clarita Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Attorneys

Most car crashes are scary, but collisions involving multiple vehicles can be downright devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction wrecks involving more than 2 vehicles 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-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.

Santa Clarita Crossover Accident Attorneys

Unsafe lane changes 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 when turning
• Fails to see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Tries to change lanes at a stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into the center lane with another vehicle

If you were injured 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.

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount you're rewarded is impacted by the type and severity of the injuries you sustained.

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you suffer from a brain injury or a spinal cord injury with a permanent paralysis or disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury lawyers can help you!

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

Immediately after your car accident, you need to you undergo a full medical examination. Even if the accident seems like a simple fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't noticeable until hours or even days after the collision. You need to have a medical record for your case to be worth anything.

You might be owed compensation for all medical costs. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, prescription drug costs, costs of permanent disabilities, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going care and treatments.

Car collisions can result in serious injuries that drastically change how you live day-to-day life and might also prevent you from working. If you're unable to work because of injuries sustained in a car collision, we can 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 increase your chances of reclaiming lost income after a car wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're seeking any income you could've made had you not been injured in the crash.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• 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 lost wages benefits. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for help recovering the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you may be entitled to for any physical pain, emotional distress, and lessened 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 no longer participate in hobbies or activities they once liked.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a wreck might pursue money if it's greatly 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 walk around all day in immense 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 collision.

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 adept at making a jury and judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the life you had and what's been lost. Your situation 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 property that was inside the vehicle and consequently damaged in the wreck. An insurance adjuster will assess the damage and 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.