SANTA BARBARA LYFT & UBER ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Santa Barbara Rideshare Car Accident Lawyers

If you or a member of your family has been hurt in a car accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical expenses, ongoing physical therapy, and lost income. The rideshare era has certainly made getting from place to place in Santa Barbara much less of a hassle. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's also provided many people with an extra income source in today's gig economy.

However, as the rideshare industry grows, so have the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Worse yet, insurance companies are often unaware the insured party is 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 around Lyft and Uber auto accidents are murky at best.

This is why you'll benefit from having the Santa Barbara 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 drivers 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 into the app and accepting rides at the time of the accident/incident took place.

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 wreck. This includes passengers injured in a rideshare 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 Santa Barbara.

SANTA BARBARA TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ATTORNEY

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Accidents Caused By A Distracted Driver

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Accidents caused 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 increases the risk of a car crash 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 distance of a football field with your eyes covered.

In the state of California, it's illegal for someone operating a motor vehicle 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 while driving is what many of us instantly think of when a distracted driver 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, talking on a handheld cellphone, fumbling around with a radio or CD player, putting on 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.

Santa Barbara Attorneys for DUI Collisions

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Santa Barbara? 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 drugs or alcohol isn’t just against the law, it’s a moral breach of conduct that risks the lives of others. Someone driving under the influence has trouble focusing, impaired muscle coordination, mental confusion, a lack of alertness, and a slowed reaction time.

Someone who survives a car crash with an intoxicated driver often has very bad injuries to deal with. This includes both physical pain and emotional trauma or mental distress.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can seek financial compensation. Not only can they seek standard compensation – things like medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages may also be paid out. Jurors and judges don’t go easy on drunk drivers and the payout in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

High Speed Collision Lawyers in Santa Barbara

Exceeding the speed limit – or driving too fast for road conditions – is second to only distracted driving as the leading cause of most car crashes.

Speed 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. Speed also contributes to higher dollar property damage.

When you drive 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 collisions. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and puts everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been injured in a high-speed collision in Santa Barbara, 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, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

Santa Barbara Rear-End Collision Attorneys

It happens all too often. Your car comes to a full stop ,however, the driver behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents seem minor, injuries are prevalent and could bring permanent pain or discomfort 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 following a rear-end accident and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms very commonly don't appear until hours or days later. If you develop any symptoms, get evaluated by a physician 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.

Santa Barbara Rollover Accident Lawyers

Rollover accidents typically take place when a driver has lost control of their vehicle and it trips over something - most commonly 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. The reason for this is 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 passengers and cargo.

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

Although rollover accidents account for fewer than 3% of all vehicle 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.

Santa Barbara T-Bone Accident Attorneys

It all happens way to quickly. A light turns green or you're crossing an intersection having just stopped at a stop sign. From out of the blue, another vehicle 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 an intersection.

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

Santa Barbara Sideswipe Collision Lawyers

Sideswipe accidents occur when moving vehicles get too close to each other and collide together along their sides.

Sideswipe accidents are often a cause of great dispute since they become a blame game where the drivers blame each other. Sideswipe accidents are typically caused by drivers drifting into the other lane, making illegal turns, failing to yield 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

Santa Barbara Multiple Vehicle Accident Lawyers

Most car crashes are scary, but collisions that involve multiple cars can be downright frightening. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction wrecks involving more than 2 vehicles are some of the most dangerous kinds of traffic accidents.

Multi vehicle accidents can often be attributed to factors like low-visibility, road hazards, tailgating, distracted driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle collisions 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.

Santa Barbara Crossover Crash Lawyers

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and your passengers. Fatalaties are even possible. A lane crossover is considered unsafe if the motorist is does any of:

• Doesn't properly signal when turning
• Fails to see a car quickly approaching in a parallel lane or doesn't properly judge 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 moves into the center lane with another car

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 discuss winning compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Medical Expenses - The amount you're rewarded is impacted by the type and severity of your injuries.

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

We will work closely with you and your doctors to determine the extent of your injuries. We'll assess future therapy/rehab and care 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 have 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 accident. If you expect to make a solid case, you need to have a medical record.

You are entitled to compensation for all medical bills. This includes physical or cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for doctor consultations,  the cost of medical supplies such as crutches, the cost of prescription medications, costs of permanent disabilities, fees associated with in-home care services, the cost of home renovations to accommodate a physical handicap. and on-going treatments or care.

Car accidents can cause serious injuries that significantly alter how you live day-to-day life and may keep you from working. If you're missing work due to injuries from a car wreck, we'll 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 increase your chances of reclaiming lost income after an auto wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're looking to get any income you could've earned had you not been injured in a crash.

Lost wages typically include:

• Hourly Wage or Weekly/Monthly Salary
• Commisions or Bonuses
• Sick and Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay
• Self-Employment Wages
• Missed Promotions or Raises While You Weren't Working

Insurance companies are infamous for paying out as little as they possibly can and might sometimes dispute your lost wages benefits. If this happens, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to help you reclaim the money you deserve.

Pain and suffering is compensation you may be entitled to for any injuries, emotional trauma, and lower quality of life caused by a car accident. The legal definition is physical or mental distress.

For instance, brain damage or a 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.

A victim disfigured in a collision might pursue compensation 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 sleep disturbances, feelings of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving 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 a jury and judge feel your pain. A picture is painted of the quality of life you had and what you've lost. Your ordeal and both the tangible and intangible losses you're facing will be effectively told and our lawyers will get money for you!

Property damage typically includes the cost to repair or replace your car. You might receive monetary compensation for any property that was in the car and consequently damaged in the crash. An insurance adjuster will estimate the monetary loss 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.