DON'T BE A VICTIM TWICE - GET THE RIGHT ATTORNEY!
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NEED AN AUTO ACCIDENT LAWYER IN SANTA BARBARA?
Have you or a loved one sustained serious injuries in a car wreck? Have a conversation with the Santa Barbara car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC about getting the financial compensation you’re entitled to. We’ll help get you the compensation necessary to cover compensatory damages such as medical expenses, loss of earnings, and property damage as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.
You and your loved ones have suffered due to the carelessness of another driver. Don’t settle for less than you deserve. We only represent accident victims. We’re committed to fighting for YOU!
Car accidents are a traumatic experience. Auto accidents don’t just wreck other vehicles, they wreck the lives of everyone involved as well. In mere seconds, a life can end or be changed forever with no warning. Survivors of a serious collision have a long and difficult road ahead.
All of this difficulty is compounded by lost wages, accumulated medical debt, and vehicle damage or total loss. Not to mention mental pain and suffering. Anxiety and depression, anger, mood swings, difficulty sleeping, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
HOW MUCH IS YOUR CASE WORTH? – WE’LL KNOW
Since 2010, M.R. Parker Law, PC have helped many Santa Barbara accident victims get the financial compensation they deserve. We’d love to speak with you about your case. The sooner the better. The longer you wait, the more detrimental it is to your case.
Talk to us BEFORE giving any statement to an insurance company. The lawyers at our firm are well aware of how insurance companies handle claims. A few of our attorneys have previously worked for major auto insurers. We know the tricks of their trade to pay out as little as they possibly can in claims.
One trick is asking a series of loaded questions to trick you into admitting you actually caused or contributed to the accident. Questions like:
“I understand the other car ran the red light and hit you, but is there more you could’ve done to avoid the collision?”
“I understand that it was raining at the time of the accident. Do you think slick roads played a role in the accident?”
They’re looking to trip you up into saying anything they could use to justifiably reduce the the compensation you can recover for your losses and injuries.
Let’s talk and you can start referring them to us when they call. We offer a no-obligation FREE consultation. Ultimately, you may not even need a Santa Barbara auto accident lawyer. However, not considering it could cost you thousands of dollars. Let’s discuss your case and assess its worth.
INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE NOT YOUR FRIEND
The marketing slogans may say, “Like a good neighbor” or “You’re in Good Hands” but insurance companies primarily care about their bottom line. Their interests are prioritized, not yours.
An adjuster might initially seem empathetic and attentive. They’ll make you feel as if they’re on your side – fighting for you – to get you the quickest and most fair settlement. But much of their motivation, when they offer you a quick settlement, is to get to you before you talk to a personal injury attorney. They’re well-aware that the attorney is going to seek a larger settlement amount.
As a company, they want to collect as much as they can in premiums and pay as little as possible in claims. They want to write you out a quick check and send you on your way. A check for an amount that they convince you is reasonable but is well-below what you truly deserve.
As your lawyers, we’re working for you. You’re our client. And there’s never any fee until we get money for you!
Don’t let an insurance company make you a victim a second time around by convincing you to take a lowball settlement amount.
LET OUR SANTA BARBARA CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS FIGHT FOR YOU
It goes without saying, this is a very difficult time in one’s life. One you shouldn’t leave in the hands of a claims adjuster at an insurance company.
This is why you need the legal knowledge of one of the highly-qualified Santa Barbara auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC.
Whether you were involved in a serious vehicle collision or a minor rear-ender, contact our car accident attorneys in Santa Barbara today at (818) 334-5711.
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M.R. Parker Law has spent years successfully fighting for motor vehicle accident victims to get them the money they deserve. Don’t let insurance companies take advantage of you by convincing you that your case is worth anything less than it is.
We provide a FREE consultation and treat anyone who walks through our door like family. We go beyond being just your legal advocate. We’re
knowledgeable of the Santa Barbara area and can direct you to local auto body shops, rental car sources, and chiropractors or doctors and physical rehabilitation centers. The experienced and knowledgeable Santa Barbara car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC believe every client deserves fair representation, compensation, and an ally as they go through this ordeal.
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WE’LL GET YOU MONEY FOR ANY TYPE OF CAR ACCIDENT
Our Santa Barbara car accident lawyers have experience representing clients involved in all types of auto accidents.
Click the option below that best represents the type of accident you were in. No matter the accident type, the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC are here to fight on your behalf, protect your legal rights, and get you the money you deserve!
SANTA BARBARA LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS
Santa Barbara Rideshare Car Accident Attorneys
If you or someone you love 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 ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place in Santa Barbara much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's also provided many people with a new source of income in the gig economy of today.
However, as the rideshare industry grows, so have the number of collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies are often unaware the insured party is 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 need the Santa Barbara Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies worth billions of dollars. Unlike many drivers carrying just 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 if their driver was signed onto the app and accepting rides when the collision occurred.
Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in an accident involving a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to 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 attorneys in Santa Barbara.
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SANTA BARBARA TEXTING WHILE DRIVING LAWYER
Accidents Caused By A Distracted Driver
Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Accidents caused 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 ups the risk of a collision 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 no vision.
In California, it's illegal for someone driving an automobile 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 most immediately think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, talking on a handheld cellphone, fiddling around 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 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.
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Santa Barbara Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers
Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Santa Barbara? What follows this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior is devastating.
About 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. Someone driving while intoxicated or high has trouble focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a delayed response time.
A survivor of an accident with a drunk driver often has very bad injuries they must live with. This includes both bodily injury and emotional trauma or mental distress.
A victim of a drunk driving accident can pursue financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages could also conceivably be paid out. Judges and jurors can be hard on drunk drivers and the settlement amount in DUI cases can be very significant.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident caused by an impaired driver, contact the Santa Barbara drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.
High Speed Crash Attorneys in Santa Barbara
Driving over the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second behind distracted driving as the leading contributing factor to most car collisions.
Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you drive at the time of the collision, the greater the force of impact. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatalities. 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 demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.
If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed crash in Santa Barbara, 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 bills, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
Contact our Santa Barbara high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.
Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys in Santa Barbara
It happens way too much. Your car comes to a sudden stop ,however, the car behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.
Since rear-end collisions usually don't result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home following a rear-end accident and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms very commonly don't surface until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
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. Many times, rear-end accidents can be tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.
Rollover Car Accident Attorneys in Santa Barbara
Rollover accidents commonly take place when a driver loses control of their vehicle 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 associated with 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 rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multi-vehicle accidents, especially if the collision's impact is in the side.
Although rollover accidents account for less than 3% of all car 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 injured in a rollover accident, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.
Santa Barbara T-Bone Injury Attorneys
It can happen in an instant. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. Before you know it, another vehicle drills into the side of your vehicle. 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 have sustained serious injuries in a t-bone accident you can trust the Santa Barbara t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.
Sideswipe Collision Attorneys in Santa Barbara
Sideswipe accidents occur when moving cars get too close to each other and collide together along their sides.
Sideswipe accidents often present some challenges when proving liability 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, failing to yield when lanes merge, 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
Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Santa Barbara
All car accidents are scary, but collisions involving multiple automobiles 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.
Multi vehicle accidents are often caused by factors like fog, road hazards, tailgating, distracted driving, or construction zones.
Multiple-vehicle collisions 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 Lawyers in Santa Barbara
Unsafe lane changes can injure you and any passengers you may have. Fatalaties are even possible. Lane crossovers are considered unsafe if the motorist is guilty of: 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 talk about being rewarded compensation for your injuries and medical claims.
COMPENSATION YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
A wreck can unexpectedly turn one’s life upside down. The trial attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC have extensive experience investigating and reconstructing accidents to build a strong case for victims who did no wrong and are deserving of financial compensation. We get victims of car accidents the money they deserve for any pain, suffering, and emotional hardship experienced.
We’ll work with your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries and prognosis. Is a full recovery possible? How much will continued treatment or care cost? How long will you be unable to work for? How much have you lost in wages? Have there been opportunities at work for a promotion, bonus or raise? How has this impacted your overall quality of life? Is there any permanent physical injury, cognitive problems, paralysis, physical handicap, or disfigurement? How about emotional trauma or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Has your marriage or relationships suffered?
We’ll get you money for any of the following…
Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount you're rewarded is affected by the type and severity of the injuries you sustained.
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 lawyers can help you!
We work closely with you and your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future care and therapy you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, 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 neck or back injuries aren't noticeable until hours or even days after the accident. If you expect to make a solid case, you need to have a medical record.
You could be entitled to compensation for all medical bills. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations, the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, the cost of prescription medications, costs of permanent disabilities, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going treatments or care.
Car collisions can bring about serious injuries that significantly change how you live your life and may keep you from being able to work. If you're unable to work because of injuries sustained in a car accident, we'll fight to get you the money you deserve.
Hiring one of the Los Angeles area car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC will increase any chance you have of getting lost income following a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, 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
- Commisions or Bonuses
- Sick and Vacation Pay
- Overtime Pay
- Self-Employment Wages
- Missed Promotions or Raises While You Were Recovering
Insurance companies are notorious for paying out the least amount possible and might sometimes argue against your lost wages benefits. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you deserve.
Pain and suffering is compensation you may be entitled to for any injuries, emotional distress, and lessened quality of life brought on by a car wreck. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.
For instance, brain damage or a spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can no longer participate in hobbies or activities they once loved.
A dollar amount can be put on that.
Someone disfigured in a wreck might pursue compensation 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, 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 someone'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 life you had and what's been lost. Your ordeal and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively told and we'll get money for you!
Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your automobile. You might also be compensated for any property that was inside your automobile 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.
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