BURBANK LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Burbank Rideshare Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The rideshare era has certainly made getting around in Burbank much less of a hassle. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has additionally provided many people with a new income stream in today's gig economy.

However, as the rideshare industry grows, so do the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often do not know 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 when it comes to Lyft and Uber car crashes are still murky.

This is why you need the Burbank Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies worth billions of dollars. Unlike many motorists carrying just the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto insurance, Uber and Lyft drivers have a $1 million insurance policy. But rideshare companies will look at things like whether or not their driver was signed onto the app and accepting rides at the time of the accident/incident occurred.

Considering the amount of insurance covering Uber and Lyft drivers, anyone injured in a collision with a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the accident. This includes passengers injured in a ridesharing 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 Burbank.

Drunk Driving Lawyers in Burbank

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Burbank? What comes after this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Approximately one-third of fatalities 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, impaired muscle 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 bodily injury and emotional trauma or mental distress.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can seek financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages might also be paid out. Judges and jurors don’t go easy on drunk drivers and compensation 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.

High Speed Crash Attorneys in Burbank

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

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're driving at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the collision. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speed also contributes to much more property damage.

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

If you’ve been injured 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to maximize your compensation for medical expenses, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS IN BURBANK

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes caused by distracted driving range from very serious - it is the number one cause of highway fatalities and wrongful death lawsuits - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to statistics, 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 length of a football field blind.

In California, it's illegal 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 people immediately think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, using a handheld cellphone, messing 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 involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, connect with M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss compensation for your injuries.

Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys in Burbank

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

Although rear-end accidents are seldom deadly injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort if not immediately evaluated. Injuries after being rear-ended include whiplash - a strain or tear of ligaments and muscles in 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 following a rear-end accident and don't go to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care to be examined. Symptoms sometimes don't surface 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 attorneys 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.

Burbank T-Bone Injury Lawyers

It happens too quickly. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. Suddenly, 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 intersections.

If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a broadside crash you can trust the Burbank t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Attorneys in Burbank

Rollover accidents commonly occur when a driver loses control of their automobile 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 involved in rollover accidents. This is due to 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 accidents, especially if the vehicle is struck from the side.

Although rollovers account for less than 3% of all vehicle 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 hurt in a rollover accident, contact auto accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Sideswipe Collision Attorneys in Burbank

Sideswipe accidents take place when moving cars 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 between the parties involved. Sideswipe accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into the other 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

Crossover Crash Attorneys in Burbank

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

• Fails to properly signal making a turn
• Doesn't see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching 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 a middle lane with another car

If you were injured 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 possible compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Burbank Multiple Vehicle Accident Attorneys

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

Multiple vehicle accidents are often caused by factors like low-visibility, 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.

Medical Expenses - The amount of your settlement is impacted by the the type and extent of your injuries.

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  or you suffer from a brain injury or a spinal cord injury with a permanent paralysis or disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury attorneys can help you!

We'll work closely with you and your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess the type of medical care and therapy or rehab you’ll need, if a full recovery is anticipated, and how long your road to recovery will take.

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

You could be entitled to 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, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to make a house handicap accessible. and as-needed future care and treatments.

Automobile accidents can cause serious injuries that drastically alter how you live your life and may keep you out-of-work. If you're unable to work due to injuries from 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 help your chances of reclaiming lost income after a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to an auto accident, you're pursuing any income you could've earned had you not been injured in the collision.

Lost wages generally include:

• Hourly Wage or Weekly/Monthly Salary
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Weren't Working

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 get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can seek for any physical pain, emotional distress, and lower quality of life brought on by a car wreck. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

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

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a wreck might seek money if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them job 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 sleep disturbances, bouts of depression, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the wreckage itself.

You deserve to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations a car accident and the other driver's negligence has brought on.

Our pain and suffering attorneys in the Los Angeles area are very adept at making a jury and judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the quality of life you had and what's been lost. Your situation and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively shared and our lawyers will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your automobile. You might get money for any belongings that were in the car and consequently damaged in the accident. 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.