ORANGE COUNTY UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Orange County Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost income. The rideshare phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place in Orange County much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has also provided many people with an extra income source in the gig economy of today.

But as the rideshare industry grows, so do the number of wrecks 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're not always willing 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 need the Orange County Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies valued at billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of drivers carrying just state minimum liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto policy, 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 at the time of 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 wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the wreck. This applies to passengers injured in a ridesharing 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 attorneys in Orange County.

Orange County High Speed Collision Lawyers

Exceeding 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 drive at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the collision. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car accidents. Speed also contributes to higher dollar property damage.

When you get behind the wheel of a car 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 puts everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed crash in Orange County, 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 expenses, ongoing therapy and care, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

Orange County Rollover Accident Lawyers

Rollover accidents typically occur when a driver has lost control of their vehicle and it trips over something - generally 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 in relation to the vehicle's width. The center of gravity is increased even more when there's additional passengers and cargo.

Most rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multiple-vehicle collisions, especially if the collision's impact is in the side.

While rollover accidents account for less than 3% of all vehicle 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 lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

ORANGE COUNTY TEXTING WHILE DRIVING LAWYER

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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 - 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 raises 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. When driving 55 miles per hour, that equates to driving the length of a football field blindfolded.

In California, it's illegal for someone driving an automobile 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 and driving is what people instantly think of when distracted driving 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, talking on a handheld cell phone, messing with a radio or CD player, doing makeup, smoking or vaping, 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.

Orange County Attorneys for DWI Accidents

 

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

Approximately one-third of deaths on U.S. highways and roads are caused by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just illegal, it’s a breach of moral 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 slowed reaction time.

Someone who survives being hit by a drunk 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 seek financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also be paid out. Jurors and judges don’t go easy 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 Orange County drunk driving accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for a free consultation.

Orange County Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys

It's quite too common. Your car comes to a sudden stop and the vehicle behind you doesn't stop. You car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents might now seem like that big of a deal injuries are prevalent and could be a nagging problem if not immediately evaluated. 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 typically don't 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 very commonly don't 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.

Orange County Crossover Accident Lawyers

Lane crossover collisions happen so quickly and unexpectedly that even the most aware driver doesn't have enough time to react and avoid colliding. One minute you're just driving down a multiple-lane highway and, without signaling and no warning at all, the car beside you hastily moves into your lane. You have no option but to either collide with them, which could conceivably cause you to lose control of your vehicle or maneuver evasively. Both could cause you to collide with other automobiles or hit a median, telephone pole, tree, or another object.

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and any passengers you may have. Death is even possible. A lane crossover is deemed unsafe if the motorist is guilty of:

• Fails to properly signal when turning
• Doesn't see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Tries to switch lanes at a stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into the center lane with another car

If you were hurt 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 talk about being rewarded compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

T-Bone Accident Lawyers in Orange County

It all happens way to quickly. A light changes from red to green or you're crossing through an intersection after sitting at a stop sign. Suddenly, another car crashes into the side of your vehicle. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common type of accident at an intersection.

If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a broadside crash you can trust the Orange County t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Orange County Sideswipe Collision Attorneys

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

Sidesweep accidents are often a cause of great dispute since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sidesweep accidents are usually caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making illegal turns, failing to yield when lanes merge, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching 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

Multiple Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Orange County

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

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

Multiple-vehicle crashes 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.

Medical Expenses - Your compensation is influenced 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 attorneys can help you!

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

Immediately after your car accident, it's critical 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 following the wreck. You need to have a medical record for your case to be worth anything.

You are entitled to compensation for all medical bills. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., the cost of prescription medications, 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 accidents can result in serious injuries that drastically alter how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from working. If you're unable to work because of injuries from a car wreck, we can fight to get you the compensation you deserve.

Hiring one of the Los Angeles area car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC will help any chance you have of being rewarded with lost income after an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to an auto accident, you're seeking any money you could've earned had you not been injured in the collision.

Lost wages usually 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 the least amount possible and might sometimes dispute your lost wages benefits. If this happens, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC for help recovering the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money 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 example, head trauma or an injury to the spinal cord might mean the accident victim can't participate in hobbies or activities they once liked.

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 career 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, bouts of depression, paralyzing anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing 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 quality of life you had and what you've lost. Your experience 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 vehicle. You might receive monetary compensation for any belongings that were inside the vehicle and consequently damaged in the crash. An insurance adjuster will assess the damage and estimate the cost 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.