WEST HILLS LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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West Hills Rideshare Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost income. The rideshare phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place 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 a new source of income in the gig economy of today.

However, as the rideshare industry grows, so do the number of collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies often don't know the insured party is 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 murky at best.

This is why you'll benefit from having the West Hills Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC in your corner. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies worth billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of drivers carrying only state minimum liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto policy, Uber and Lyft drivers carry $1 million in liability insurance + uninsured/underinsured coverage. 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 took place.

Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in a car wreck caused by a ridesharing driver might be entitled to more compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the wreck. This includes injured passengers 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 ATTORNEYS FOR TEXTING & DRIVING CAR ACCIDENTS

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Accidents Caused By Texting While Driving

Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. Accidents brought on by distracted driving range from very serious - a high number of roadway/highway fatalities, as well as wrongful death lawsuits, are due to distracted drivers - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to research, texting while driving increases 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 distance of a football field blind.

In California, it's against the law 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 most instantly think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other instances of distracted driving still prevalent. These include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, using a handheld cell phone, fumbling 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.

High Speed Crash Attorneys in West Hills

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

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're traveling at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the collision. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speeding also contributes to significantly more dollars in property damage.

When you’re behind the wheel, you're taking a leap of faith. You're trusting those you're sharing the road with. You trust that they are responsible drivers and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid a wreck. A driver that speeds is neglecting this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

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

Let the high-speed collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to maximize your 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 DUI Accident Attorneys

 

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

About one-third of deaths 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 moral breach of conduct that risks the lives of others. A driver while intoxicated or high has difficulty 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 to deal with. This includes both physical pain and mental distress or emotional trauma.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can seek financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages might also be paid out. Judges and jurors can be hard on drunk drivers and compensation in DUI cases can be very significant.

If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by an impaired driver, contact the West Hills drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

West Hills Rear-End Car Collision Lawyers

It's quite too common. Your car comes 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 result in lifelong pain or discomfort if not immediately tended to. Injuries after your car is 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 their car has been rear-ended and don't follow-up with a physician. Symptoms sometimes don't become noticeable 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.

West Hills Crossover Crash Lawyers

Lane crossover accidents happen so quickly and from out of nowhere that even the most cautious driver doesn't have enough time to react and avoid colliding. One minute you're just coasting down a multi-lane highway and, with no turn signal or warning whatsoever, the car next to you swiftly 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 vehicle or make an emergency evasive maneuver. 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 considered unsafe if the motorist is does any of:

• Fails to properly signal when turning
• 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
• Attempts to switch lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into the center lane with another car

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 talk about possible compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Vehicle Rollover Accident Attorneys in West Hills

Rollover accidents typically happen when a driver loses control of their automobile 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 because 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 rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multiple-vehicle accidents, particularly if the vehicle is struck from the side.

Although rollovers account for less than 3% of all automobile accidents, one-third of car accident deaths come in rollovers. This can often be 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 Lawyers in West Hills

In an instant, it can happen. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. From out of nowhere, another car drills into the side of your car. 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 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 vehicles can be particularly frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction crashes involving multiple vehicles are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic collisions.

Multiple vehicle accidents are often caused by factors like fog, road hazards, tailgating, texting while driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle accidents 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.

Sideswipe Collision Lawyers in West Hills

Sideswipe accidents occur 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 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 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 - Your compensation is affected by the type and severity of the injuries you sustained.

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

We'll work closely with you and your healthcare providers 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 car wreck, you need to you see a doctor for a full medical examination. Even if the accident seems like an innocent fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't realized until hours or even days following the collision. 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 therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, the cost of prescription drugs, costs of permanent disabilities, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to accommodate a physical handicap. and continued care and treatment.

Auto accidents contribute serious injuries that significantly change how you live day-to-day life and might also prevent you from working. If you're missing work because of injuries from a car collision, we can 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 increase your chances of reclaiming lost income following an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're going for any money you could've earned had you not been injured in the collision.

Lost wages typically include:

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

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 get you the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you may be entitled to 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 example, brain trauma or an injury to the spinal cord might mean the accident victim can't participate in activities or hobbies they once enjoyed.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in a wreck might pursue money if it's significantly impacted their personal life or cost them work opportunities.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone suffering 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 rehashing the collision.

You deserve to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations an automobile 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. We paint a picture of the quality 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 we'll get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your automobile. You might receive monetary compensation for any property that was inside the vehicle 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.