BURBANK LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Burbank Rideshare Car Accident Attorneys

If you or a member of your family has been hurt in a car wreck involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place in Burbank much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has additionally provided many people with an extra source of income in the gig economy of today.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so have the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, 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 a relatively new phenomenon, the legal waters when it comes to Lyft and Uber car crashes are still murky.

This is why you'll benefit from having the Burbank 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 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 varying details like if their driver was or wasn't signed onto the app and accepting rides at the time of the accident/incident occurred.

Considering how much liability coverage Lyft and Uber drivers carry, anyone injured in a car wreck caused by a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, 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 Burbank.

Burbank Drunk Driving Attorneys

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Burbank? What follows this negligent act and reckless behavior can be devastating.

About one-third of deaths on U.S. roads and highways 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 risks the lives of others. A driver under the influence has difficulty focusing, muscle impairment, problems with coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.

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

A victim of a drunk driving accident can seek financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also be paid out. Jurors and judges can be hard on drunk drivers and the settlement amount in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

Burbank Attorneys for High Speed Collisions

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

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're traveling at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the crash. This generally means more serious injuries and more deaths. Speeding also contributes to higher dollar property damage.

When you drive you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you share 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 motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed collision in Burbank, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to a payout.

Let the high-speed collision lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to maximize your compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

BURBANK TEXTING WHILE DRIVING LAWYER

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Texting & Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. Crashes brought on 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, texting while driving 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 distance 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 and driving is what most immediately think of when a distracted driver 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, putting on makeup, vaping or smoking, 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.

Rear-End Collision Attorneys in Burbank

It happens very frequently, and it's happened to all of us at some point. You come to a full stop but the car behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents are less serious than a major collision, injuries are prevalent and could be a nagging problem if not immediately tended to. Injuries after your car is 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 they're in a rear-end collision and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms sometimes don't become noticeable until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, seek medical attention 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 tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Burbank T-Bone Injury Lawyers

It all happens way to quickly. A light changes from red to green or you're crossing through an intersection after sitting at a stop sign. The next thing you know, another car drills into the side of your car. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common type of accident at an intersection.

If you or a loved one have sustained serious injuries in a t-bone car crash you can trust the Burbank t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Burbank Rollover Accident Lawyers

Rollover accidents commonly occur when a driver loses control of their automobile 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 the vehicles that typically come to mind when one hears about a rollover accident. The reason for this is their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the the width of the vehicle. The center of gravity is increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.

Most rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multiple-vehicle collisions, particularly if the vehicle is hit from the side.

While rollover accidents account for fewer than 3% of all car accidents, one-third of car accident deaths come in rollovers. This is often attributed to there being partial or full ejection from the vehicle.

If you've been injured in a rollover accident, contact auto accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Sideswipe Collision Lawyers in Burbank

Sideswipe accidents take place when moving vehicles get too close to one another and make contact 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 injured in a sideswipe accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation

Burbank Crossover Accident Attorneys

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and your passengers. Death is even possible. Lane crossovers are deemed unsafe if the motorist is does any of:

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

If you were hurt 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.

Burbank Multiple Vehicle Accident Lawyers

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

Multi vehicle accidents are often caused by conditions like fog, road hazards, tailgating, texting while driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle collisions 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 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 the type and extent of the injuries you sustained.

That said, whether you have lacerations, bruising, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  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 will work closely with you and your healthcare providers to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess the type of therapy/rehab and care you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long the recovery process will take.

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

You are entitled to compensation for all medical costs. 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 as-needed future care and treatments.

Auto accidents can result in serious injuries that drastically 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 sustained in 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 after a car accident. 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 collision.

Lost wages typically include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• 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 as little as possible and might sometimes argue against your lost wages benefits. If this happens, tag in the personal injury lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC for help recovering the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you may be entitled to for any physical pain, emotional trauma, and lower quality of life caused by a car accident. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

For instance, head trauma or an injury to the spinal cord might mean the accident victim can no longer participate in hobbies or activities they once liked.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in a collision might pursue compensation if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them work 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, feelings of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the collision.

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. We paint a picture of the quality of life you had and what you've lost. Your ordeal 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 belongings that were inside your automobile and consequently damaged in the accident. An insurance adjuster will estimate the monetary loss 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.