High Speed Collision Lawyers in Reseda

Driving over the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second to only distracted driving as the leading contributing factor to most car crashes.

Speeding 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 deaths. 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 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 injured in a high-speed collision in Reseda, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you might be entitled to a payout.

Let the high-speed collision lawyers 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 Reseda high-speed collision attorneys today for a free case evaluation.

Rear-End Car Accident Lawyers in Reseda

It's quite too common. Your car comes to a complete stop but the car behind you doesn't stop. Your car is rear-ended.

Although rear-end accidents might now seem like that big of a deal injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort if not immediately tended to. Injuries after your car is rear-ended include whiplash - which happens when a person's head moves backward and then forward again with great force, 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 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 lawyers 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 LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Reseda Rideshare Car Accident Attorneys

If you or someone you love has been injured in a collision involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost wages. The rideshare phenomenon has certainly made getting from place to place 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.

However, 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 vehicle for ridesharing. This means they might be unwilling to fully compensate victims.

Since ridesharing is a relatively new phenomenon, the legal waters when it comes to Lyft and Uber car crashes are still murky.

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 that have pulled in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of drivers 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 whether or not their driver was signed onto the app and accepting rides at the time of the collision took place.

Considering how much insurance Uber and Lyft drivers carry, anyone injured in a collision with a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma resulting from the accident. This applies to injured passengers 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 Reseda.

Reseda Lawyers for DUI Accidents

Have you or someone you love been hit by a drunk driver in Reseda? What comes after this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be 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 illegal, it’s a moral breach of conduct that endangers the lives of others. Someone driving while intoxicated or high has difficulty focusing, muscle impairment, problems with coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.

A survivor of an accident with a drunk driver often has very bad injuries they must live with. This includes both bodily injury and mental distress or emotional trauma.

A victim of a drunk driving accident can pursue financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical bills, 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 settlement amount in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWYERS IN RESEDA

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Texting While Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types 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 research, sending or receiving a tex message ups the risk of a car accident 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 length of a football field with a blindfold on.

In California, it's against the law 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 while driving is what all of us immediately think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: following the directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, talking on a handheld cell phone, fiddling around with a radio or CD player, doing makeup, smoking or vaping, 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.

T-Bone Collision Attorneys in Reseda

All it takes is a few seconds. A light changes from red to green or you're crossing through an intersection after sitting at a stop sign. From out of nowhere, another car drills into the side of your car. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common accident-type at intersections.

If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a t-bone collision you can trust the Reseda t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

Reseda Sideswipe Collision Attorneys

Sideswipe accidents take place when moving cars get too close to each other and collide together along their sides.

Sideswipe accidents often present some challenges when proving liability since they become a blame game where each driver blames the other. Sideswipe accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making illegal turns, not yielding at a merge point, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when changing lanes.

If you've been hurt 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 occur 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 the vehicles that typically come to mind when one hears about a rollover accident. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road in relation to the vehicle's width. The center of gravity is further increased when there's additional cargo and passengers.

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

While rollover accidents account for fewer 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.

Reseda Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident Lawyers

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

Multiple vehicle accidents are often caused by conditions like low-visibility, road hazards, tailgating, distracted driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle accidents 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 attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC. We'll stand by your side to protect your legal rights.

Reseda Crossover Accident Lawyers

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and your passengers. Death is even possible. Lane crossovers are considered unsafe if the motorist is guilty 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 stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone when 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 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.

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

That said, whether you have lacerations, bruising, and burns, whiplash or a back injury  or you suffer from brain trauma or a spinal cord injury accompanied by 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 the type of medical care and therapy or rehab you’ll need, if a full recovery is anticipated, and how long the recovery process will take.

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

You could be entitled to compensation for all medical costs. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, the cost of prescription medications, permanent disability costs, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and continued care and treatment.

Automobile collisions can bring about serious injuries that drastically change how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from working. If you're missing work due to injuries from a car accident, we can 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 any chance you have of getting lost income after a car accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to an auto accident, you're pursuing any income you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in a crash.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly Wage or Weekly/Monthly Salary
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick Leave 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 the least amount possible and might sometimes argue against your lost wages benefits. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury lawyers at M.R. Parker Law, PC to help you reclaim the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is money you can pursue for any physical pain, emotional distress, and lower quality of life brought on by a car wreck. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

For example, a brain or 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.

Someone disfigured in a collision might pursue money if it's greatly 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 live with a lot of pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with loss of sleep, bouts of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the collision.

You have the right 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 good at making a jury and judge feel your pain. A picture is painted 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 told and our attorneys will 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 in the car and consequently damaged in the accident. 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.