IRVINE LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Irvine Rideshare Accident Lawyers

If you or a member of your family has been hurt in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The rideshare era has certainly made getting around in Irvine 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.

But as the rideshare industry grows, so have the number of collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often do not 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 murky at best.

This is why you need the Irvine 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 many drivers carrying just state minimum 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 whether or not their driver was signed onto the app and accepting rides at the time of the collision occurred.

Considering the amount of insurance covering Uber and Lyft drivers, anyone injured in an accident involving a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the accident. This includes injured passengers 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 attorneys in Irvine.

IRVINE DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWYERS

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Texting While Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. 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 crashing 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 distance of a football field blind.

In California, it's illegal 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 instantly think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other instances of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, using a handheld cell phone, messing with a radio or CD player, doing 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.

Irvine DUI Accident Attorneys

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Irvine? What follows this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior is devastating.

Approximately one-third of deaths on U.S. roads and highways are brought on by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just illegal, it’s a moral breach of conduct that jeopardizes the lives of others. Someone driving while intoxicated or high has trouble focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.

Someone who survives being hit by a drunk driver often has very bad injuries they must live with. This includes both bodily injury and emotional trauma or mental distress.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can pursue 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. Judges and jurors can be hard on drunk drivers and the payout in DUI cases can be very significant.

If you’ve been injured in a car wreck 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.

Speeding increases the force of impact. The faster you're going at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the crash. This generally 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 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 is neglecting this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

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

Let the high-speed collision lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to maximize your 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-End Car Accident 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 seem minor, 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 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 usually don't 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 very commonly don't surface until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get evaluated by a physician 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 attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Rollover Car Accident Attorneys in Irvine

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 involved in rollover accidents. The reason for this is their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the vehicle's width. 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 multi-vehicle accidents, especially if the vehicle is struck from the side.

While rollover accidents account for fewer 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

T-Bone Accident Attorneys in Irvine

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. Suddenly, another car drills into the side of your car. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common accident-type at intersections.

If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a t-bone collision you can trust the Irvine t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Irvine Sideswipe Car Accident Lawyers

Sideswipe accidents happen 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 where the drivers blame each other. Sideswipe accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making improper turns, failing to yield when lanes merge, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when changing 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

Irvine Multi-Vehicle Accident Attorneys

Most car crashes are scary, but collisions involving multiple vehicles can be downright frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction accidents involving multiple cars are some of the most dangerous types of traffic collisions.

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

Multiple-vehicle crashes can be life-altering 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.

Irvine Crossover Crash Lawyers

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

• Fails to properly signal when turning
• Fails to see a car quickly 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 when 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 changed lanes, contact the crossover accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Medical Bills - The amount you're rewarded is influenced by the the type and extent of your injuries.

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you've sustained a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury with paralysis or another permanent disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury lawyers can help you!

We work closely with you and your healthcare providers to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future medical care and rehabilitation you’ll need, if a full recovery is anticipated, and how long your recovery will take.

Immediately following your auto accident, it's critical you have a full medical examination. Even if the incident seems like an innocuous fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't noticeable until hours or even days after the accident. If you expect to make a solid case, you need to have a medical record.

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, permanent disability costs, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going care and treatments.

Automobile accidents contribute serious injuries that drastically alter how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from being able to work. If you're missing work because of injuries sustained in a car wreck, 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 improve your chances of reclaiming lost income after an auto accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're pursuing any money you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in an accident.

Lost wages generally include:

• Hourly Wage or Weekly/Monthly Salary
• Bonuses and Commission
• Sick Leave 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 for help recovering the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you may be entitled to for any injuries, emotional trauma, and lower quality of life brought on by a car wreck. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

For example, brain trauma or a spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can't participate in hobbies or activities they once liked.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in a wreck might pursue money 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 live with a lot of pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with loss of sleep, feelings of depression, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving 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 good at making a jury and judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the kind of life you had and what you've lost. Your experience and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively shared and our attorneys will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your vehicle. You might get money for any property that was in the car and consequently damaged in the wreck. 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.