IRVINE LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Irvine Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or a member of your family has been injured in a car wreck involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing physical therapy, and lost income. The rideshare era has certainly made getting around in Irvine 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 extra source of income in the gig economy of today.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of collisions 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're not always willing to fully compensate victims.

Since ridesharing is a relatively new phenomenon, the legal waters when it comes to Lyft and Uber car crashes are murky at best.

This is why you’ll need the Irvine Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike many motorists carrying only the minimum-required 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 varying details 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 an accident involving a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the wreck. This includes a passenger injured 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 Irvine.

IRVINE DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWYERS

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes brought on by distracted driving range from very serious - many roadway fatalities and wrongful death lawsuits are due to distracted driving - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to research, sending or receiving a tex message increases 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 blindfolded.

In the state of California, it's illegal for someone driving a car 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 and driving is what most instantly think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common types of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, using a handheld cellphone, fiddling around with a radio or CD player, doing makeup, vaping or smoking, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating while 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.

Irvine Attorneys for Drunk Driver Accidents

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

Nearly one-third of fatalities on U.S. highways and roads are caused by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just against the law, it’s a moral breach of conduct that jeopardizes the lives of others. A driver while intoxicated or high has difficulty focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a delayed response time.

Someone who survives being hit by a drunk driver often has severe injuries they must live with. This includes both physical pain and mental distress or emotional trauma.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can pursue financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages might also be paid out. Jurors and judges can be hard on drunk drivers and compensation in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

Irvine High Speed Crash Attorneys

Exceeding the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second behind distracted driving as the leading contributing factor to most car collisions.

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you drive at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the collision. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car accidents. Speeding also contributes to significantly more dollars in 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 collisions. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed collision in Irvine, 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 get you maximum compensation for medical bills, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

Irvine Rear Impact Collision Attorneys

It's one of the most common accidents. You come to a complete stop but the car behind you doesn't stop. Your car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents are less serious than a major collision, injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort if not immediately tended to. Injuries after your car is 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 usually don't result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home after their car has been rear-ended and don't follow-up with a physician. Symptoms might not appear until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get a checkup 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 attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Irvine Rollover Accident Lawyers

Rollover accidents commonly take place when a driver loses control of their car 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 the vehicles that typically come to mind when one hears about a rollover accident. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the vehicle's width. The center of gravity is further increased when there's additional passengers and cargo.

Most rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multiple-vehicle accidents, particularly 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 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Irvine T-Bone Accident Lawyers

It can happen in an instant. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. From out of nowhere, another car drills into the side of your car. 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 were seriously injured in a broadside accident you can trust the Irvine t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

Irvine Sideswipe Car Accident Lawyers

Sideswipe accidents take place when moving vehicles 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 where each driver blames the other. Sideswipe accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making improper turns, not yielding 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

Multiple Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Irvine

All car accidents are scary, but collisions that involve multiple vehicles can be downright devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction accidents involving multiple cars are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic accidents.

Multiple vehicle accidents can often be attributed to conditions like low-visibility, road hazards, tailgating, texting while driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle crashes 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 lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC. We'll stand by your side to protect your legal rights.

Crossover Crash Attorneys in Irvine

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and any passengers you may have. Death is even possible. A lane crossover is deemed unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• Doesn't properly signal making a turn
• 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 cellphone when 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 talk about being rewarded compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount of your settlement is impacted by the type and severity of the injuries you sustained.

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, 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 lawyers can help you!

We'll 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 anticipated, and how long the recovery process will take.

Immediately following your car accident, you need to you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like a minor fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't noticeable until hours or even days after the collision. If you expect to make a solid case, you need to have a medical record.

You are entitled to compensation for all medical costs. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, the cost of prescription medications, permanent disability costs, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to accommodate a physical handicap. and on-going care and treatments.

Auto accidents contribute serious injuries that significantly change how you live day-to-day life and might also prevent you from working. If you're missing work because of injuries from a car wreck, we'll fight to get you the compensation you deserve.

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

Lost wages generally 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 notorious for paying out as little as possible and might sometimes argue against your lost wages benefits. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can seek for any injuries, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life caused by a car accident. The legal definition is 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 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 that suffers a broken bone or whiplash could live with a lot of pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with loss of sleep, bouts of depression, paralyzing anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the accident.

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

Our Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very adept at making a jury and judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the kind of life you had and what you've lost. Your ordeal and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively told and we'll get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your automobile. You might also be compensated for any belongings that were in the vehicle and consequently damaged in the accident. 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.