LOS ANGELES LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Los Angeles Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost wages. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place in Los Angeles much less of a hassle. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's 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 collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies are often unaware the insured party has been 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 surrounding Uber and Lyft car accidents are murky at best.

This is why you’ll need the Los Angeles Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies that have pulled in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of drivers carrying just the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their car insurance, Uber and Lyft drivers have a $1 million insurance policy. But rideshare companies will look at varying details like if their driver was signed onto the app and accepting rides when the collision occurred.

Considering the amount of insurance covering Uber and Lyft drivers, anyone injured in a car wreck caused by a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This applies to a passenger injured in a ridesharing 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 Los Angeles.

High Speed Collision Lawyers in Los Angeles

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Driving beyond 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 traveling at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the crash. This usually means more serious injuries and more deaths. Speed also contributes to much more property damage.

When you drive you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you're sharing the road with. You trust that they drive responsibly and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians. If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed collision in Los Angeles, 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 expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

Los Angeles DUI Accident Attorneys

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Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Los Angeles? What follows this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Approximately one-third of deaths on U.S. roads and highways are brought on 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 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 being hit by a drunk driver often has very bad injuries to deal with. This includes both physical pain 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 could also conceivably be paid out. Judges and jurors can be hard on drunk drivers and the settlement amount in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

LOS ANGELES TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Accidents Caused By A Distracted Driver

Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. Accidents 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 studies, texting while driving ups the risk of a collision 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 no vision.

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 and driving is what all of us immediately 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, using a handheld cell phone, fiddling around with a radio or CD player, putting on makeup, smoking or vaping, 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.

Los Angeles Rear-End Collision Attorneys

It happens way too much. Your car comes to a complete stop and the driver behind you doesn't stop. You car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents are seldom deadly injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort if not immediately tended to. Injuries after being rear-ended include whiplash - also known as a neck sprain or a neck strain, 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 follow-up with a physician. Symptoms might not 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 attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Lane Crossover Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

Lane crossover accidents happen so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most cautious driver will not have enough time to react and avoid colliding. One minute you're just coasting down a multi-lane highway and, suddenly, the car next to you swiftly moves into your lane. You have no choice but to either collide with them, which could possibly cause you to lose control of your automobile or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to hit 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 does any of:

• Doesn't properly signal making a turn
• Fails to see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Tries to change lanes at a stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into a middle lane with another vehicle

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

Los Angeles Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Attorneys

Any car crashes are scary, but collisions involving multiple automobiles can be downright devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction collisons involving more than 2 vehicles are some of the most dangerous types of traffic collisions.

Multi vehicle accidents are often caused by conditions like fog, road hazards, tailgating, distracted 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.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

Rollover accidents commonly occur when a driver has lost control of their automobile and it trips over something - usually 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 cargo and passengers.

Most rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multiple-vehicle accidents, particularly if the collision's impact is in the side.

While 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.

Los Angeles Sideswipe Car Accident Lawyers

Sideswipe accidents occur when moving vehicles get too close to one another and make contact along their sides.

Sidesweep accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sidesweep accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making illegal turns, not yielding 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

T-Bone Collision Attorneys in Los Angeles

It happens too quickly. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. Before you know it, another automobile slams into the side of your automobile. 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 crash you can trust the Los Angeles t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Medical Bills - Your compensation is affected by the the type and extent of your injuries.

That said, whether you have lacerations, bruising, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  or you suffer from a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury with paralysis or another permanent disability, our Los Angeles car accident injury lawyers can help you!

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

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

You might be owed compensation for all medical expenses. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., 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 treatments or care.

Automobile accidents can result in serious injuries that drastically alter how you live your life and may also force you to miss work. If you're unable to work because of injuries sustained in a car accident, 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 improve any chance you have of reclaiming lost income following an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're pursuing any income you could've earned had you not been injured in an accident.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• Bonuses and Commission
• Sick Leave and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Were Away From Work

Insurance companies are infamous for paying out the least amount possible and might sometimes dispute your lost wages benefits. If this happens, tag in the personal injury lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to help you reclaim the money you deserve.

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

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

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in an accident might seek money if it's greatly impacted their personal life or cost them career 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 sleep disturbances, bouts of depression, paralyzing 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 the other driver's negligence has brought on.

Our pain and suffering attorneys in the Los Angeles area are very skilled at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the kind of life you had and what's been lost. Your situation 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 automobile. You might get money for any property that was inside your automobile and consequently damaged in the crash. 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.