RIVERSIDE LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT LAWYERS

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Riverside Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a car wreck involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can seek financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing physical therapy, and lost income. The rideshare era has certainly made going from place to place in Riverside much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It has additionally provided many people with a new source of income in the gig economy of today.

But as the rideshare industry grows, so do the number of collisions involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, insurance companies often do not know the insured party is using their vehicle 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 still murky.

This is why you'll benefit from having the Riverside Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are major publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of motorists carrying only the minimum-required liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their auto insurance, Uber and Lyft drivers have a $1 million insurance policy. But rideshare companies will look at things like if their driver was signed onto the app and accepting rides when the accident/incident occurred.

Considering the amount of insurance covering Uber and Lyft drivers, anyone injured in a car wreck caused by a ridesharing driver could be entitled to more compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This includes injured passengers in a ridesharing vehicle, regardless of whether their driver was or wasn’t 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 Riverside.

RIVERSIDE DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS

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Accidents Caused By Texting & Driving

A major cause of car accidents is distracted driving. Crashes brought on by distracted driving range from very serious - it is the number one cause of highway fatalities and wrongful death lawsuits - to minor rear-end accidents or fender-benders.

According to studies, sending or receiving a tex message raises the risk of a collision 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. If driving 55 mph, that equates to driving the length of a football field with no vision.

In California, it's illegal 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 most immediately think of when distracted driving 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, using a handheld cellphone, fumbling around 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 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.

Riverside Drunk Driving Attorneys

Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a drunk driver in Riverside? What comes after this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior is devastating.

Nearly 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 against the law, it’s a breach of moral conduct that risks 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 delayed response time.

Someone who survives a car crash with an intoxicated 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 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 compensation in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

Riverside Lawyers for High Speed Collisions

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

Speeding increases the force of impact. The higher the speed at the time of the crash, the greater the force of impact. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatalities. Speeding 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 share the road with. You're trusting that they are responsible drivers and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid an automobile accident. 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 Riverside, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may 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 income, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

Riverside Rear-End Collision Lawyers

It's one of the most common accidents. You come to a sudden stop and the driver 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 - 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 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, 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. Often, rear-end accidents can be tied to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Rollover Car Accident Attorneys in Riverside

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 in relation to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is increased even more when there's additional passengers and cargo.

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

While rollovers account for less than 3% of all automobile 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.

Riverside T-Bone Injury Lawyers

It happens too quickly. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. Before you know it, another car drills into the side of your automobile. 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 suffered serious injuries in a t-bone collision you can trust the Riverside t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money that you deserve.

Riverside Sideswipe Car Accident Lawyers

Sideswipe accidents happen 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 the drivers blame each other. Sideswipe accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into an adjacent lane, making improper turns, not yielding at a merge point, or being overly aggressive or inattentive when switching 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

Multiple Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Riverside

Most car crashes are scary, but collisions that involve multiple cars can be particularly frightening. 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 fog, road hazards, tailgating, texting while driving, or construction zones.

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

Crossover Crash Lawyers in Riverside

Unsafe lane crossovers can injure you and any passengers you may have. Fatalaties are even possible. Lane crossovers are deemed 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 misjudges speed
• Doesn't check their blind spot when switching lanes
• Tries to switch lanes at a traffic light or intersection
• Is texting or on their phone when driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously merges into the center lane with another vehicle

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 being rewarded compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Medical Expenses - The amount of your settlement is influenced by the type and severity of the injuries you sustained.

That said, whether you have cuts, bruises, and burns, a back injury or whiplash  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 future medical care and rehabilitation you’ll need, if a full recovery is expected, and how long the recovery process will take.

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

You could be owed compensation for all medical costs. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  the cost of medical supplies - like crutches, prescription drug costs, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to accommodate a physical handicap. and continued care and treatment.

Automobile accidents can result in serious injuries that drastically alter how you live your life and may keep you out-of-work. If you're unable to work because of injuries sustained in 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 getting lost income after an auto accident. When you seek "lost wages" related to a car collision, you're pursuing any money you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in an accident.

Lost wages usually include:

• Hourly Pay or Weekly/MonthlySalary
• Bonuses and Commission
• Sick Leave and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Weren't Working

Insurance companies are notorious for paying out as little as possible and might sometimes argue against 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 compensation you may be entitled to for any injuries, emotional trauma, and decreased quality of life caused by a car accident. Legally it's defined as physical or mental distress.

For example, head trauma or an injury to the spinal cord might mean the accident victim can no longer participate in activities or hobbies they once loved.

A dollar amount can be put on that.

A victim disfigured in an accident might seek 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, crippling anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from rehashing the accident.

You deserve to be compensated for any temporary or permanent limitations this 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 jurors and a judge feel your pain. We paint a picture of the kind of life you had and what you've lost. Your situation 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 receive monetary compensation for any property that was inside the vehicle and consequently damaged in the wreck. An insurance adjuster will 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.