Reseda High Speed Collision Lawyers

Driving beyond the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second behind distracted driving as the leading contributing factor to most auto crashes.

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're driving at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the collision. This usually means more serious injuries and more fatal car accidents. 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 a wreck. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

If you’ve been hurt in a high-speed crash in Reseda, 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, rehabilitation costs, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Reseda Rear Impact Collision Lawyers

It's one of the most common accidents. Your car comes to a complete stop ,however, the driver behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents might now seem like that big of a deal injuries are prevalent and could result in lifelong pain or discomfort if not immediately evaluated. Injuries after your car is rear-ended include whiplash - a strain or tear of ligaments and muscles in the neck, mild or severe concussions, spinal injuries like herniated discs or hyperextension, and lockjaw or TMJ symptoms.

Since rear-end collisions usually don't 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 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. Often, rear-end accidents can be tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

RESEDA RIDESHARING ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Reseda Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost income. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made getting around in Reseda 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 rideshare industry grows, so have the number of accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, 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 when it comes to Lyft and Uber car crashes are murky at best.

This is why you'll benefit from having the Reseda Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies valued at billions of dollars. Unlike many motorists carrying only the minimum-required 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 things like if their driver was or wasn't signed onto the app and accepting rides when the accident/incident occurred.

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 expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the wreck. This includes a passenger injured in a ridesharing vehicle, 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 Reseda.

DUI Accident Lawyers in Reseda

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Reseda? What comes after this this negligent act and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Approximately one-third of deaths on U.S. highways and roads are brought on by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol isn’t just against the law, it’s a moral breach of conduct that jeopardizes the lives of others. A driver while intoxicated or high has trouble focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a delayed response time.

A survivor of an accident with 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 pursue financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also be paid out. Jurors and judges can be hard on drunk drivers and the payout in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

RESEDA TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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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 studies, sending or receiving a tex message 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. If driving 55 mph, that equates to driving the distance of a football field blind.

In the state of California, it's against the law for drivers 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 many of us instantly think of when a distracted driver is mentioned, there are other instances of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like GPS or Google Maps, talking on a handheld cellphone, 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 involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, connect with M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss compensation for your injuries.

Reseda T-Bone Accident Lawyers

It can happen in an instant. A traffic light changes or you're proceeding through an intersection from a stop sign. From out of the blue, another vehicle drills into the side of your vehicle. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common accident-type at an intersection.

If you or a loved one were seriously hurt in a broadside collision you can trust the Reseda t-bone car collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that's owed to you.

Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys in Reseda

Sideswipe accidents happen when moving cars get too close to one another and collide together along their sides.

Sideswipe accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sideswipe accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making improper turns, failing to yield when lanes merge, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when changing lanes.

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

Rollover Car Accident Attorneys in Reseda

Rollover accidents typically happen when a driver loses 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. Rollovers are most common with SUVs. This is due to their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is further increased when there's additional cargo and passengers.

Most rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also occur in multiple-vehicle accidents, especially if the vehicle is struck from the side.

While rollovers account for fewer than 3% of all car accidents, they make up more than one-third of car accident fatalities. This can often be attributed to there being partial or full ejection from the vehicle.

If you've been injured in a rollover accident, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Reseda Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Lawyers

Most car crashes are scary, but collisions that involve multiple cars can be particularly devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction crashes 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC. We'll stand by your side to protect your legal rights.

Reseda Crossover Crash Attorneys

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 guilty of:

• Fails to properly signal making a turn
• Fails to see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or misjudges speed
• Neglects to check their blindspot when changing lanes
• Attempts to change lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into a middle lane with another vehicle

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 talk about winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

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

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  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 work closely with you and your healthcare providers 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 following your car wreck, we recommend you have a full medical examination. Even if the incident seems like a simple fender-bender, many injuries to the neck or back aren't felt until hours or even days after 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 therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  the cost of medical supplies - like crutches, the cost of prescription drugs, costs of permanent disabilities, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to make a house handicap accessible. and continued care and treatment.

Auto collisions can bring about serious injuries that significantly change how you live your life and may keep you from being able to work. If you're missing work due to injuries sustained in a car wreck, 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 your chances of being rewarded with lost income following an auto accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to an auto accident, you're looking to get any income you could've earned had you not been injured in the wreck.

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 Recovering

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

Pain and suffering is compensation you may be entitled to for any injuries, emotional distress, and lessened quality of life brought on by a car wreck. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

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

A dollar amount can be put on that.

Someone disfigured in an accident might pursue compensation if it's greatly 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, feelings of depression, paralyzing anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the collision.

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

Our pain and suffering attorneys in the Los Angeles area are very skilled at making a jury and judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the quality of life you had and what's been lost. Your ordeal and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively communicated and we'll get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your automobile. You might also be compensated for any property that was inside the vehicle and consequently damaged in the accident. An insurance adjuster will 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.