Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys in Beverly Hills

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Beverly Hills? 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 caused by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just illegal, it’s a moral breach of conduct that risks the lives of others. Someone driving under the influence has difficulty focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.

A survivor of an accident with a drunk driver often has severe injuries to deal with. This includes both physical pain and mental distress or emotional trauma.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can seek 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 compensation 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 someone you love has been injured 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 rideshare phenomenon has certainly made getting around in Beverly Hills much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's also provided many people with an extra income source in today's gig economy.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so have the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies are often unaware the insured party has been using their car for ridesharing. This means they're not always willing to fully compensate victims.

Since ridesharing is so new, the legal waters when it comes to Lyft and Uber car crashes 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 by your side. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies worth billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of motorists carrying only the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto insurance, Uber and Lyft drivers carry $1 million in liability insurance + uninsured/underinsured coverage. But rideshare companies will look at things like whether or not their driver was signed into the app and accepting rides when the collision occurred.

Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in an accident involving a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the wreck. This applies to injured passengers in a ridesharing vehicle, 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 Beverly Hills.

BEVERLY HILLS TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Accidents Caused By Texting & Driving

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Accidents brought on 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, texting while driving ups the risk of a car crash 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 length of a football field with no vision.

In 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 and driving is what most immediately think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other instances of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, talking on a handheld cell phone, fiddling around with a radio or CD player, putting on 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.

High Speed Collision Lawyers in Beverly Hills

Driving beyond the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second to only distracted driving as the leading cause of most auto crashes.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The higher the speed at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the collision. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. 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're trusting that they drive responsibly and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. 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 collision in Beverly Hills, 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 bills, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Vehicle Rollover Accident Attorneys in Beverly Hills

Rollover accidents typically occur when a driver has lost control of their vehicle and it trips over something - most commonly 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 in relation to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is further increased 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 vehicle is hit from the side.

Although rollover accidents account for fewer than 3% of all car accidents, one-third of car accident deaths come in rollovers. 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.

Rear-End Collision Lawyers in Beverly Hills

It happens very frequently, and it's happened to all of us at some point. Your car comes to a complete stop ,however, the vehicle 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 be a nagging problem if not immediately tended to. Injuries after your car is rear-ended include whiplash - also known as a neck sprain or a neck strain, mild or severe concussions, spinal injuries like herniated discs or hyperextension, and lockjaw or TMJ symptoms.

Since rear-end collisions don't usually result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home following a rear-end accident and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms might not become noticeable until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, visit a doctor 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. Often, rear-end accidents can be tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Beverly Hills Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys

Sideswipe accidents take place when moving vehicles get too close to each other and make contact 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 usually caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making illegal turns, not yielding at a merge point, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching lanes.

If you've been injured 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 Collision Attorneys

It all happens way to quickly. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. From out of nowhere, another automobile 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 suffered serious injuries in a t-bone accident you can trust the Beverly Hills t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Crossover Crash Lawyers in Beverly Hills

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and any passengers you may have. 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
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Attempts to change lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into a middle lane with another car

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 getting compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Beverly Hills Multiple Vehicle Accident Lawyers

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

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

Multiple-vehicle accidents can be life-changing 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.

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount of your settlement is impacted by the the type and extent 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 doctors 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, we recommend you have a full medical examination. Even if the accident seems like a minor fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't realized until hours or even days after the accident. You need to have a medical record for your case to be worth anything.

You could be owed compensation for all medical bills. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, the cost of prescription drugs, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to make a house handicap accessible. and continued care and treatment.

Auto collisions can cause serious injuries that drastically alter how you live day-to-day life and may keep you out-of-work. If you're missing work due to injuries sustained in a car collision, we'll 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 getting lost income after a car wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're going for any income you could've earned had you not been injured in a crash.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly Wage or Weekly/Monthly Salary
• Bonuses and Commission
• Sick 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 argue against your lost wages benefits. If this happens, 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 can seek for any injuries, emotional trauma, and lessened quality of life caused by a car accident. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

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

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a collision might pursue compensation if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them career opportunities.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone that suffers 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, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the wreckage itself.

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 situation and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively told and our lawyers will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your automobile. You might receive monetary compensation for any property that was in the vehicle and consequently damaged in the crash. 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.