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LOOKING FOR AN AUTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEY IN LONG BEACH?
Have you or a loved one sustained injuries in an auto accident? Contact the Long Beach vehicular accident lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC.
We’ll work to get you the financial compensation you’re entitled to for property damage, medical expenses, out of pocket expenses, and your pain, suffering and emotional distress.
To increase the likelihood of a positive outcome, our firm approaches every case as if it’ll be going to trial. This means we investigate the car accident. We interview witnesses. We gather evidence that proves the other driver was at fault.
Our Long Beach car collision attorneys have the experience and expertise to handle even the most complicated cases. Several of our attorneys have previously worked for large insurance companies. This means we know how these companies operate. They prioritize their bottom line over yours. This is why we won’t settle your case for anything less than its full value. We will not hesitate to take your case to court if we feel an insurance company isn’t treating you fairly. Lastly, there’s no fee until we get money for you!
OUR LONG BEACH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GOING THROUGH – WE’RE HERE TO HELP
There are few things as jarring as the sound of an auto collision. Automobile crashes don’t just wreck cars, they wreck lives, too. In a matter of seconds, from out of nowhere, life can end or be forever altered in a serious automobile accident. And there’s a long road ahead for survivors.
When you’re hurt in a car accident, the last thing you need is extra stress given what you’ve already been through. The injuries, wrecked car, and rehashing images from the accident over and over again in your head is already tormenting enough. Then you’ve got the medical bills piling up and lost income, missed time at work aggravating you even more.
The emotional trauma can be unnerving. Anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, nightmares, and memory or concentration problems wear at you. If you’re unable to return to work and provide for yourself or your family, that can leave you bored, listless, and depressed.
If you can’t get around very well due to injuries sustained in the accident, that lost independence and self-reliance can have you feeling like you’ve become a burden to friends and family assisting you through this period.
It goes without saying, this is a very complicated time in one’s life. One that shouldn’t be left in the hands of a insurance company’s claims adjuster. Not without someone on your side. Someone like us.
OUR LONG BEACH CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS WILL GET YOU EVERY PENNY YOU’RE OWED
Don’t let a car wreck jeopardize your future and put your finances at risk. Whether you were involved in a serious motor vehicle collision (MCV) or a small fender bender, seek the counsel of our auto accident lawyers in Long Beach today at (818) 334-5711.
M.R. Parker Law has spent years successfully fighting for the rights of automobile accident victims. And we’ve won A LOT! Getting good deserving people – those suffering from someone else’s negligence – the compensation they deserve. Don’t let insurance companies take advantage of you by convincing you that your claim is worth anything less than it is.
THE INSURANCE COMPANIES AREN’T YOUR FRIENDS
The insurance company isn’t your friend. The marketing slogans may say, “Like a good neighbor” or “You’re in Good Hands” but insurance companies primarily care about their bottom line. They’re looking to write you out a quick check for an amount that sounds reasonable but is well-below the amount you truly deserve.
They’re not looking to get you a settlement that’s large enough to pay for your recovery and losses. They’re more interested in padding the company’s profit margin. They want to settle your claim as quickly as possible, for as little as possible, before you work with a car accident lawyer who will land you a bigger settlement.
That doesn’t mean the adjuster signed to your case won’t be friendly or empathetic. There are many legitimately nice people in the insurance industry. Just remember they’re NOT on your side, no matter how great they come off. They’re not working for you. WE ARE!
TALK TO A LONG BEACH CAR ACCIDENT INJURY LAWYER BEFORE YOU SPEAK TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY
If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, you really have to schedule an appointment with a dedicated car accident attorney immediately. The longer you hold off, the more it could hurt your case.
When an insurance company asks for your statement of events, they’re picking apart your responses for words they can use against you. They’ll attempt to make it seem as if you’ve admitted a degree of fault for the collision. Something to justify any low ball settlement they offer. This is why you need our legal counsel BEFORE you provide them with any statement.
We offer a FREE consultation and treat anyone who walks through our door like family. The knowledgeable and experienced Long Beach car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC will shoulder the burden for you while getting you the full compensation you deserve. We want you to focus on your recovery, not your financial worries or a back and forth squabbling with the insurance company.
We can use our local network to connect you to auto body shops, car dealerships, doctors and chiropractors, rental car providers, etc. Anything we can do to make your life a little easier during this time. And, again, we work on a contingency fee, which means we don’t make money until we get money for you!
WE CAN HANDLE ANY KIND OF CAR ACCIDENT CASE
Our car accident lawyers in Long Beach have experience dealing with all kinds of auto accidents.
Click the option below that best represents the type of accident you were involved in. Regardless of the type of accident you were in, the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC are here to fight for you, protect your legal rights, and get you the money you deserve!
LONG BEACH RIDESHARING ACCIDENT LAWYERS
Long Beach Rideshare Accident Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car wreck involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost income. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made going from place to place in Long Beach much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's additionally provided many people with a new income stream in the gig economy of today.
However, as the rideshare industry grows, so do the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, 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 a relatively new phenomenon, the legal waters surrounding Uber and Lyft car accidents are murky at best.
This is why you need the Long Beach Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of drivers carrying only 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 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 insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in an accident involving a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This applies to passengers injured 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 lawyers in Long Beach.
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Long Beach High Speed Collision Lawyers
Driving over the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second behind distracted driving as the leading cause of most car crashes.
Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're going at the time of the collision, the greater the force of impact. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatalities. Speed also contributes to much more property damage.
When you’re behind the wheel, 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 collisions. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.
If you’ve been injured in a high-speed collision in Long Beach, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to compensation.
Let the high-speed collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to get you maximum compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
Contact our Long Beach high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.
LONG BEACH TEXTING WHILE DRIVING LAWYER
Accidents Caused By Texting & Driving
Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Crashes caused 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, sending or receiving a tex message ups the risk of a car crash 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 with a blindfold on.
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 while driving is what most instantly think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, talking on a handheld cell phone, messing with a radio or CD player, putting on makeup, vaping or smoking, taking selfies or recording a video. and eating while 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.
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Long Beach DUI Accident Attorneys
Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Long Beach? What comes after this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.
Nearly one-third of fatalities on U.S. highways and roads are tied to drunk driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just against the law, it’s a breach of moral conduct that jeopardizes the lives of others. Someone driving while intoxicated or high has difficulty focusing, muscle impairment, problems with coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a delayed response time.
Someone who survives a car crash with an intoxicated driver often has very bad injuries they must live with. This includes both bodily injury 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 wages, 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 hurt in a car accident brought on by an impaired driver, contact the Long Beach drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.
Long Beach Crossover Crash Attorneys
Lane crossover collisions occur so quickly and unexpectedly that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver will not have enough time to react and avoid impact. One minute you're just driving down a multiple-lane highway and, suddenly, the car beside you quickly moves into your lane. You have no option but to either collide with them, which might very well cause you to lose control of your automobile or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to collide with other automobiles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.
Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and your passengers. Death is even possible. Lane crossovers are deemed unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:
- Fails to properly signal when turning
- Doesn't see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge speed
- Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
- Attempts to switch lanes at a traffic 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 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 discuss possible compensation for your injuries and medical claims.
Vehicle Rollover Accident Attorneys in Long Beach
Rollover accidents typically happen when a driver has lost control of their car and it trips over something - usually uneven pavement, a curb, tree stump, or an object.
Most vehicle rollovers involve SUVs or pickup trucks. Rollovers are most common with SUVs. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the the width of the video. The center of gravity is further increased when there's additional cargo and passengers.
The majority of rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multiple-vehicle accidents, especially if the vehicle is struck from the side.
Although rollovers account for less than 3% of all car accidents, they make up more than one-third of car accident fatalities. This is often attributed to there being partial or full ejection from the vehicle.
If you've been injured in a rollover, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.
Long Beach T-Bone Accident Lawyers
It all happens way to quickly. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. From out of the blue, another automobile 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 have sustained serious injuries in a t-bone collision you can trust the Long Beach t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.
Rear-End Collision Lawyers in Long Beach
It happens all too often. Your car comes to a complete stop but the driver behind you doesn't stop. You car is hit from behind.
Since rear-end collisions typically 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 might not become noticeable until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, visit a doctor 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. Many times, rear-end accidents can be tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.
Sideswipe Collision Attorneys in Long Beach
Sideswipe accidents happen when moving vehicles get too close to each other and collide together along their sides.
Sidesweep accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game between the parties involved. Sidesweep accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making illegal turns, failing to yield at a merge point, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching lanes.
If you've been injured in a sidesweep accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation
Multi-Vehicle Accident Lawyers in Long Beach
Any car wrecks are scary, but collisions involving multiple cars can be downright devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction accidents involving multiple cars are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic accidents.
Multi vehicle accidents are often caused by factors like fog, road hazards, tailgating, distracted driving, or construction zones.
Multiple-vehicle pile-ups can be life-altering and sometimes fatal. If you or a loved one has been injured 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.
COMPENSATION YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
A wreck can unexpectedly change life as you know it. The trial attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC have extensive experience investigating and reconstructing accidents to build a strong case for victims who did no wrong and are deserving of financial compensation. We get victims of car accidents the money they deserve for any pain, suffering, and emotional hardship experienced.
We’ll consult with your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries and prognosis. Is a complete recovery expected? How much will continued treatment or care cost? How long will you miss work? How much have you lost in income? Have there been opportunities at work for a raise, bonus, or promotion? Has your overall quality of life taken a hit? Is there any life-long pain and discomfort, cognitive problems, paralysis, physical handicap, or disfigurement? How about emotional trauma or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Has it damaged your marriage or relationships?
We can get you money for any of the following…
Medical Expenses - Your compensation is impacted by the type and severity 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 healthcare providers 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 possible, and how long your road to recovery will take.
Immediately following your auto accident, it's critical you have a full medical examination. Even if the incident 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 entitled to compensation for all medical expenses. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations, the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, prescription drug costs, costs of permanent disabilities, 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 collisions can result in serious injuries that drastically change how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from being able to work. If you're missing work due to injuries sustained in a car collision, we can fight to get you the compensation you're owed.
Hiring one of the Los Angeles area car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC will increase your chances of being rewarded with lost income following an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're going for any income you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in the accident.
Lost wages usually include:- Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
- Commisions or Bonuses
- 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 the least amount possible and might sometimes argue against 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 compensation you can seek for any injuries, emotional distress, and lower quality of life caused by a car accident. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.
For instance, a brain or spinal cord injury might mean the accident victim can't participate in activities or hobbies they once loved.
A dollar amount can be put on that.
Someone disfigured in a collision might pursue money if it's greatly impacted their personal life or cost them work 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 sleep disturbances, feelings of depression, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the collision.
You have the right to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations a car accident and someone'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 ordeal and both the tangible and intangible losses you face 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 receive monetary compensation for any property that was inside the vehicle and consequently damaged in the crash. An insurance adjuster will assess the damage and estimate the cost 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.
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