TARZANA DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS

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Accidents Caused By Texting & Driving

Distracted driving is a major cause 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 statistics, sending or receiving a tex message ups 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 with no vision.

In the state of 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 many of us immediately think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common types of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, talking on a handheld cellphone, fiddling around 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 hurt in an accident with a distracted driver, M.R. Parker Law, PC can help get you compensated for any expenses and pain or suffering incurred.

TARZANA LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Tarzana Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a car wreck involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost income. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place in Tarzana 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 a new income stream in today's gig economy.

But as the ridesharing 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 car for ridesharing. This means they're not always willing 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 Tarzana 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 only state minimum 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 if 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 a collision with a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the wreck. This includes 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 attorneys in Tarzana.

DWI Accident Attorneys in Tarzana

 

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

Approximately one-third of fatalities on U.S. highways and roads are tied to drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol 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, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.

Someone who survives a car crash with an intoxicated driver often has severe injuries they must live with. This includes both physical pain 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 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 injured in an accident brought on by an impaired driver, contact the Tarzana drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

High Speed Collision Lawyers in Tarzana

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

Speeding increases the force of impact. The higher the speed at the time of the crash, the greater the force of the crash. This usually means more serious injuries and more deaths. 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 are responsible drivers and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

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

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 wages, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

Vehicle Rollover Accident Attorneys in Tarzana

Rollover accidents typically happen when a driver has lost control of their car and it trips over something - generally uneven pavement, a curb, tree stump, or an object.

Most vehicle rollovers involve SUVs or pickup trucks. SUVs are most commonly associated with rollover accidents. This is due to their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center 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 collisions, particularly if the collision's impact is in the side.

Although 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, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Crossover Crash Lawyers in Tarzana

Crossover accidents happen so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most aware driver won't have enough time to react and avoid the collision. One minute you're just coasting down a multi-lane highway and, with no turn signal or warning whatsoever, the car beside you quickly moves into your lane. You have no choice but to either collide with them, which might very well cause you to lose control of your car or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to strike other automobiles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and any passengers you may have. Death is even possible. Lane crossovers are deemed unsafe if the motorist is commits the following:

• Doesn't properly signal when turning
• Fails to see a car fast approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Tries to change lanes at a traffic 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 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 winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys in Tarzana

It happens very frequently, and it's happened to all of us at some point. You come to a full stop but the car behind you doesn't stop. You car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents are seldom deadly injuries are prevalent and could be a nagging problem if not immediately evaluated. Injuries after being 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 typically don't result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home after their car has been rear-ended and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms might not surface until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get a checkup as soon as possible.

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.

Tarzana T-Bone Accident Attorneys

In an instant, it can happen. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. From out of the blue, another automobile crashes into the side of your car. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" crash and is the most common accident-type at intersections.

If you or a loved one were seriously hurt in a t-bone car crash you can trust the Tarzana t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

Tarzana Multiple Vehicle Accident Attorneys

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

Multi vehicle accidents can often be attributed to conditions 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 lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC. We'll stand by your side to protect your legal rights.

Tarzana Sideswipe Collision Lawyers

Sideswipe accidents occur when moving cars get too close to each other and make contact 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 the other lane, making improper turns, not yielding when lanes merge, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when changing lanes.

If you've been hurt in a sidesweep accident, contact the auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to set up a free case evaluation

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

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  or you've sustained 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 doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future therapy/rehab and care you’ll need, if a full recovery is anticipated, and how long your road to recovery will take.

Immediately after your auto accident, it's critical you undergo a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like an innocuous fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't realized until hours or even days following the accident. You need to have a medical record for your case to be worth anything.

You are entitled to compensation for all medical expenses. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  the cost of medical supplies - like crutches, the cost of prescription medications, permanent disability costs, charges for in-home care services, the cost of a home remodel to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going treatments or care.

Car collisions can result in serious injuries that drastically alter how you live day-to-day life and might also prevent you from working. If you're missing work due to injuries sustained in a car wreck, we'll 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 help your chances of being rewarded with lost income after a car wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're going for any money you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in the wreck.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly/Salary Income
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Were Recovering

Insurance companies are notorious for paying out as little as possible and might sometimes argue against 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 compensation you may be entitled to for any injuries, emotional distress, and lower quality of life caused by a car accident. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

For instance, brain trauma or a spinal cord injury 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 pursue compensation if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them job opportunities.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone that suffers a broken bone or whiplash be walking around in tremendous pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with loss of sleep, feelings of depression, paralyzing anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the accident.

You deserve 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 adept at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. We paint a picture 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 communicated and our lawyers will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your car. You might also be compensated 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.