WEST HILLS UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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West Hills Rideshare Car Accident Attorneys

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 bills, ongoing physical therapy, and lost income. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made getting around in West Hills much easier. 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 today's gig economy.

But as the ridesharing industry grows, so do the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies are often unaware the insured party is 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 still murky.

This is why you'll benefit from having the West Hills Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies that have pulled in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of motorists 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 things like if their driver was or wasn't signed into the app and accepting rides when the collision 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 accident. This applies to a passenger injured in a rideshare car, 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 West Hills.

WEST HILLS TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. 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 studies, sending or receiving a tex message ups the risk of a car accident 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. When driving 55 miles per hour, that equates to driving the distance of a football field blindfolded.

In California, it's against the law for someone driving an automobile 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 people immediately think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other common types of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, 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 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.

High Speed Collision Lawyers in West Hills

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

Speeding 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. Speeding 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 trust that they drive responsibly and demonstrate enough reasonable care to avoid collisions. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed crash in West Hills, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to a payout.

Let the high-speed collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to get you maximum compensation for medical expenses, ongoing therapy and care, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

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

West Hills Attorneys for Drunk Driver Accidents

 

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in West Hills? What follows this negligent act and reckless behavior is devastating.

About one-third of fatalities on U.S. highways and roads are the result of drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just against the law, it’s a breach of moral conduct that endangers the lives of others. A driver while intoxicated or high has trouble focusing, muscle impairment, problems with coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.

Someone who survives a car crash with an intoxicated driver often has very bad injuries to deal with. This includes both bodily injury and emotional trauma or mental distress.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can pursue financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical bills, 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 brought on by a drunk driver, contact the West Hills drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Rear-End Collision Lawyers in West Hills

It's one of the most common accidents. Your car comes to a full stop and the vehicle behind you doesn't stop. You 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 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 don't usually result in EMTs or ambulances, many people just go home after they're in a rear-end collision and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms might not 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.

West Hills Lane Crossover Accident Attorneys

Unsafe lane change collisions occur so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most eyes-on-the-road driver will not have enough time to react and avoid the collision. One minute you're just coasting down a multi-lane highway and, suddenly, the car beside you swiftly moves into your lane. You have no option but to either collide with them, which could conceivably cause you to lose control of your car or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to hit other vehicles 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 considered unsafe if the motorist is does any 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 cellphone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges 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.

West Hills Rollover Car Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents commonly occur 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. Rollovers are most common with SUVs. The reason for this is 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 passengers and cargo.

The majority of rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multiple-vehicle accidents, particularly if the vehicle is hit from the side.

While rollover accidents account for less 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.

West Hills T-Bone Collision Attorneys

It all happens way to quickly. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. Before you know it, another automobile collides 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 suffered serious injuries in a broadside crash you can trust the West Hills t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

West Hills Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Lawyers

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

Multiple vehicle accidents are often caused by conditions 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 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.

West Hills Sideswipe Car Accident Lawyers

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 where each driver blames the other. Sidesweep accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making illegal turns, not yielding when lanes merge, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when changing 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

Costs of Medical Care & Treatment - The amount you're rewarded is affected by the the type and extent of the injuries you sustained.

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  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'll 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 anticipated, and how long your recovery will take.

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

You might be owed compensation for all medical costs. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., the cost of prescription drugs, permanent disability costs, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to make a house handicap accessible. and on-going treatments or care.

Car collisions can cause serious injuries that significantly alter how you live day-to-day life and may also force you to miss work. If you're missing work because of injuries from a car wreck, we can fight to get you the money you're owed.

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

Lost wages generally include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick 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 as little as they possibly can and might sometimes dispute 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 trauma, and lessened 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't participate in hobbies or activities they once loved.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in a wreck might seek money 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 could walk around all day in immense pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with sleep disturbances, bouts of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving the accident.

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

Our Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very good at making jurors and a judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the life you had and what's been lost. Your situation and both the tangible and intangible losses you face will be effectively shared and we'll get money for you!

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