LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- M.R. Parker Law, a Los Angeles firm specializing in wrongful death and personal injury cases, has filed a lawsuit in the case of Jerry Lewis, the 50-year-old Gardena man killed over not wearing a face mask. The firm brought the lawsuit on behalf of Lewis's four children. While waiting for a tow truck the evening of July 5, [...]
Documenting your injuries early, and getting treatment as soon as possible, is crucial for getting the most favorable treatment from auto insurers. But while getting medical treatment is important, it’s also critical to avoid any mistakes that could undermine a future personal injury claim. And tragically, such mistakes are easiest to make with the most [...]
It’s normal to try and blame a driver for a car crash. Whether it’s texting, drunk driving, lack of sleep, or simple lack of attention, thousands of crashes every day are caused by drivers who engage in unsafe behavior. But some car accidents really are just that: Accidents, where neither driver is at fault. Every [...]
Under current California Law a driver is required to carry minimum liability coverage of $15,000/$30,000. Liability coverage provides an insured party with protection against claims resulting from injuries and damage to people or property. What is Proposition 213? Proposition 213 was entitled “The Personal Responsibility Act of 1996” when passed through the California State legislature [...]
Should I Give A Statement To The Other Driver’s Insurance Company? After an automobile collision, you will be asked by the other party’s insurance company to give a recorded statement to them about how the accident occurred. The question may seem innocuous and innocent enough, “Can we just ask you a few questions about what [...]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 80% of car crashes can be attributed to some type of distracted driving. While we hear a lot today about texting - or using a cellphone in any capacity - when driving, smartphones and electronic devices aren't the only distractions drivers fall prey to. Anything that [...]
Most of us are guilty of sending or checking the occasional text while driving. However, few of us consider the consequences. Not only are we endangering our own life but the safety and lives of those sharing the road with us. Additionally, even if you're not in an accident, serious fines and punishments are imposed [...]
It seems like a no-brainer. If you're hit by a drunk driver, you think they'd be automatically at-fault. If they've gotten a DUI, they were clearly under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident. Your car has been totaled. You're hurt. You're missing work. The person who got behind the [...]
People are always on the go these days. Most of us have hectic schedules. Schedules that require us to get from point A to point B without a minute to spare. We're running late for work or an appointment. There's a child waiting to be picked up at school. Even the most law-abiding upstanding citizen [...]
An automobile accident can happen at any speed. And people can be hurt in a low-speed or high-speed collision. But the potential for serious injury or even death is higher in a high-speed accident than a collision at 35 mph or less. A human body sustains substantial trauma in a high-speed crash. Trauma that can [...]
