Beverly Hills Drunk Driving Attorneys

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Beverly Hills? The aftermath of this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Approximately one-third of deaths on U.S. highways and roads are caused by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just illegal, it’s a moral breach of conduct that endangers the lives of others. A driver while intoxicated or high has trouble focusing, muscle impairment, problems with coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a delayed response time.

Someone who survives a car crash with an intoxicated driver often has severe injuries they must live with. This includes both physical pain and emotional trauma or mental distress.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can pursue financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also be paid out. Judges and jurors don’t go easy on drunk drivers and the settlement amount in DUI cases can be very significant.

If you’ve been hurt in an accident brought on by an impaired driver, contact the Beverly Hills drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

BEVERLY HILLS LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Beverly Hills Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car wreck involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost income. The ridesharing era has certainly made getting from place to place in Beverly Hills much less of a hassle. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's also provided many people with an additional income source in today's gig economy.

However, as the rideshare industry grows, so have the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often don't know the insured party is using their car 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 benefit from having the Beverly Hills Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies worth billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of motorists 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 things like if their driver was signed into the app and accepting rides when the collision occurred.

Considering the amount of insurance covering Uber and Lyft drivers, anyone injured in an accident involving a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the wreck. This applies to injured passengers in a rideshare vehicle, 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 Beverly Hills.

BEVERLY HILLS TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ATTORNEY

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Texting & Driving Accidents

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes caused by distracted driving range from very serious - there are many highway fatalities and wrongful death lawsuits linked to distracted driving - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to research, sending or receiving a tex message ups the risk of a car accident by as much as 25 times.

Studies have also concluded that the average driver takes their eyes off the road for 4.6 seconds 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 against the law for someone driving an automobile 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 many of us instantly think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other instances 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, putting on makeup, smoking or vaping, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating as they are 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.

High Speed Crash Attorneys in Beverly Hills

Exceeding 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 crash. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speeding also contributes to higher dollar property damage.

When you drive 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 is neglecting this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been injured in a high-speed collision in Beverly Hills, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you might 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, rehabilitation costs, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Vehicle Rollover Accident Lawyers in Beverly Hills

Rollover accidents commonly happen when a driver loses control of their car 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. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the the width of the vehicle. The center of gravity is increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.

The majority of rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multiple-vehicle collisions, especially if the vehicle is struck from the side.

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

Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys in Beverly Hills

It happens all too often. Your car comes to a complete stop but the driver behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents might now seem like that big of a deal injuries are prevalent and could result in lifelong pain or discomfort if not immediately evaluated. Injuries after your car is rear-ended include whiplash - a neck injury due to a rapid and forceful back and forth jerking of the neck, 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 they're in a rear-end collision and don't go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care to be examined. Symptoms might not become noticeable 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. Many times, rear-end accidents can be attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys in Beverly Hills

Sideswipe accidents happen when moving cars get too close to one another and collide together along their sides.

Sideswipe accidents are often a cause of great dispute since they become a blame game between the parties involved. Sideswipe accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making illegal 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

Beverly Hills T-Bone Injury Attorneys

It happens too quickly. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. The next thing you know, another car crashes into the side of your automobile. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common accident-type at an intersection.

If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a t-bone collision you can trust the Beverly Hills t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Beverly Hills Lane Crossover Accident Attorneys

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and your passengers. Fatalaties are even possible. A lane crossover is deemed unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• Doesn't properly signal when turning
• Fails to see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Attempts to switch lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into the center lane with another vehicle

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 discuss winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Beverly Hills

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

Multiple vehicle accidents can often be attributed to factors like fog, road hazards, tailgating, distracted driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle collisions can be life-changing and sometimes fatal. If you or a loved one has been injured 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.

Medical Expenses - Your compensation is impacted by the the type and extent of your injuries.

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you've sustained 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 will work closely with you and your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess the type of medical care and rehabilitation you’ll need, if a full recovery is anticipated, and how long the recovery process will take.

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

You could be entitled to 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, permanent disability costs, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and continued care and treatment.

Automobile collisions can cause serious injuries that significantly change how you live day-to-day life and may also force you to miss work. If you're unable to work because of injuries from a car wreck, we can fight to get you the compensation you need.

Hiring one of the Los Angeles area car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC will help any chance you have of getting lost income following a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're looking to get any income you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in the accident.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick Leave and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Were Recovering

Insurance companies are infamous for paying out the least amount possible and might sometimes dispute your lost wages benefits. If this happens, tag in the personal injury lawyers 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 physical pain, emotional distress, and lessened quality of life brought on by a car wreck. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

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

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in an accident 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 be walking around in tremendous pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with loss of sleep, bouts of depression, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the collision.

You have the right to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations a car accident and someone's negligence has brought on.

Our Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very skilled 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 also be compensated for any property that was in the car and consequently damaged in the crash. An insurance adjuster will estimate the monetary loss and our attorneys will 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.