ANAHEIM TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ATTORNEY

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Crashes 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 research, texting while driving increases 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. If driving 55 mph, that equates to driving the distance of a football field blind.

In the state of California, it's against the law for drivers 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 while driving is what most instantly think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, using a handheld cell phone, 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 involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, connect with M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss compensation for your injuries.

Anaheim High Speed Crash Attorneys

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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 higher the speed at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the collision. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car accidents. Speeding also contributes to significantly more dollars in property damage.

When you get behind the wheel of a car you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you share the road with. You trust that they are responsible drivers and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been injured in a high-speed crash in Anaheim, 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 income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

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

ANAHEIM LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Anaheim Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or someone you love has been hurt in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The ridesharing era has certainly made going from place to place in Anaheim much easier. 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 rideshare industry grows, so do the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies are often unaware the insured party has been using their vehicle for ridesharing. This means they might be unwilling to fully compensate victims.

Since ridesharing is so new, the legal waters around Lyft and Uber auto accidents are murky at best.

This is why you’ll need the Anaheim Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of motorists carrying only state minimum liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their car insurance, Uber and Lyft drivers have a $1 million insurance policy. But rideshare companies will look at things like if their driver was or wasn't signed onto the app and accepting rides at the time of the accident/incident took place.

Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in a car wreck caused by a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This includes passengers injured in a ridesharing 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 lawyers in Anaheim.

DWI Accident Attorneys in Anaheim

 

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

Nearly one-third of deaths on U.S. roads and highways are brought on by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just against the law, it’s a moral breach of conduct that endangers the lives of others. Someone driving while intoxicated or high has trouble focusing, muscle impairment, problems with 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 physical pain and emotional trauma or mental distress.

Victims of drunk driving accidents 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 may 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 hurt in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, contact the Anaheim drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

T-Bone Accident Attorneys in Anaheim

It happens too quickly. 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 car slams into the side of your automobile. 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 were seriously hurt in a broadside collision you can trust the Anaheim t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Anaheim Rear Impact Collision Lawyers

It's one of the most common accidents. You come to a full stop ,however, the car behind you doesn't stop. You car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents are seldom deadly injuries are prevalent and could result in lifelong pain or discomfort if not immediately tended to. Injuries after being 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 seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms very commonly don't surface until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get evaluated by a physician 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. Many times, rear-end accidents can be attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Anaheim Rollover Car Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents commonly take place when a driver loses control of their automobile 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 most commonly associated with rollover accidents. This is due to their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation 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 collisions, particularly if the vehicle is struck from the side.

Although 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 accident, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Crossover Crash Lawyers in Anaheim

Unsafe lane change collisions occur so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver doesn't have enough time to react and avoid the collision. One minute you're just driving down a multiple-lane highway and, without signaling and no warning at all, the car next to you quickly moves into your lane. You have no choice but to either collide with them, which could conceivably cause you to lose control of your automobile or make an emergency evasive maneuver. Both could cause you to collide with other cars or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and your passengers. Death is even possible. A lane crossover is considered unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• 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
• Attempts to change lanes at a stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into the middle lane with another car

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.

Sideswipe Collision Attorneys in Anaheim

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

Sidesweep accidents are often a cause of great dispute since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sidesweep 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 sidesweep accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation

Anaheim Multiple Vehicle Accident Lawyers

All car wrecks are scary, but collisions involving multiple cars can be particularly frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction wrecks involving more than 2 automobiles are some of the most dangerous types of traffic collisions.

Multi vehicle accidents can often be attributed to conditions 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 injured 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.

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - Your compensation is impacted by the type and severity 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 work closely with you and your healthcare providers to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future medical care and rehabilitation you’ll need, if a full recovery is anticipated, and how long your recovery will take.

Immediately following your car accident, you need to you have a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like a simple fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't realized until hours or even days after the wreck. You'll want to have a medical record if you expect to have a case.

You might be owed compensation for all medical bills. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical 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 home renovations to accommodate a physical handicap. and on-going care and treatments.

Automobile collisions can bring about serious injuries that significantly alter how you live your life and may also force you to miss work. If you're unable to work due to injuries sustained in a car collision, 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 help your chances of getting lost income after an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're going for any money you could've made had you not been injured in the crash.

Lost wages generally 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 Were Recovering

Insurance companies are notorious for paying out as little as they possibly can 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 physical pain, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life caused by a car accident. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

For example, brain trauma or a spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can no longer participate in activities or hobbies they once liked.

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 loss of sleep, bouts of depression, paralyzing anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the accident.

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 skilled at making a jury and judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the quality of life you had and what's been lost. Your experience and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively communicated 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 your automobile and consequently damaged in the crash. 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.