SANTA CLARITA LYFT & UBER CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

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Santa Clarita Rideshare Accident Attorneys

If you or a member of your family has been hurt in a collision involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you can pursue financial compensation for your medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation, and lost income. The ridesharing phenomenon has certainly made getting around in Santa Clarita much easier. Drinking and driving has decreased thanks in part to ridesharing's surge in popularity. It's additionally provided many people with a new source of income in today's gig economy.

However, as the ridesharing industry grows, so have the number of wrecks involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Even worse, 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 around Lyft and Uber auto accidents are murky at best.

This is why you’ll need the Santa Clarita Lyft and Uber accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC by your side. Uber and Lyft are huge publicly-traded companies pulling in billions of dollars. Unlike a lot of drivers carrying just state minimum liability coverage of $15,000 for injury or death on their car 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 costs, lost wages, and pain, suffering and emotional trauma tied to the accident. This includes a passenger 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 Clarita.

DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEYS IN SANTA CLARITA

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Texting & Driving Accidents

Distracted driving is a major cause of different types of auto accidents. Crashes 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, texting while driving increases 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 with your eyes covered.

In California, it's against the law for someone driving a car 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 and driving is what most immediately think of when distracted driving is mentioned, there are other common forms of distracted driving still prevalent. They include: looking at directions on an electronic navigation system like Google Maps or GPS, using a handheld cell phone, messing 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 involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, connect with M.R. Parker Law, PC today to discuss compensation for your injuries.

Santa Clarita Lawyers for DUI Accidents

Were you or someone you love hit by a drunk driver in Santa Clarita? The aftermath of this this terrible act of negligence and reckless behavior can be devastating.

Nearly one-third of deaths on U.S. roads and highways are brought on by drunk driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just against the law, it’s a breach of moral conduct that endangers 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.

Someone who survives a car crash with an intoxicated driver often has severe injuries they must live with. This includes both bodily injury and mental distress or emotional trauma.

Victims of drunk driving accidents can pursue financial compensation. Not only can the standard compensation be pursued – things like medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering – but punitive damages could also conceivably be paid out. Judges and jurors don’t go easy on drunk drivers and compensation in DUI cases can be very significant.

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

Santa Clarita 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 car collisions.

Speed increases the force of impact. The faster you're going at the time of the collision, the greater the force of the collision. This generally means more serious injuries and more fatal car wrecks. Speed 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're sharing the road with. You trust that they are responsible drivers and put forth enough reasonable care to avoid collisions. A driver that speeds neglects this responsibility and is putting everyone at risk - especially motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

If you’ve been injured in a high-speed crash in Santa Clarita, and it can be proven the other party was speeding, you may be entitled to a payout.

Let the high-speed collision attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC fight to maximize your compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost income, pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.

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

Rear-End Car Accident Attorneys in Santa Clarita

It happens all too often. Your car comes to a complete stop but the vehicle behind you doesn't stop. Your car is hit from behind.

Although rear-end accidents seem minor, 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 following a rear-end accident and don't seek a medical evaluation. Symptoms sometimes don't become noticeable 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. Often, rear-end accidents can be attributed to other factors like driving too fast for conditions or distracted driving.

Santa Clarita Rollover Accident Lawyers

Rollover accidents typically happen when a driver has lost control of their vehicle and it trips over something - usually uneven pavement, a curb, tree stump, or an object.

Most vehicle rollovers involve SUVs or pickup trucks. SUVs are most commonly involved in rollover accidents. This is because their mass being distributed higher off the road relative to the vehicle's width. The gravity's center is increased even more when there's additional cargo and passengers.

The majority of rollovers are single-vehicle accidents - however, rollovers can also happen in multi-vehicle collisions, especially if the vehicle is struck from the side.

While rollovers account for fewer than 3% of all car 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 injured in a rollover accident, contact auto accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to determine the worth of your case.

Santa Clarita T-Bone Accident Attorneys

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. From out of nowhere, another automobile slams into the side of your automobile. This broadside collision is called a "T-bone" accident and is the most common accident-type at intersections.

If you or a loved one were seriously hurt in a t-bone collision you can trust the Santa Clarita t-bone car accident attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to get you the money you're entitled to.

Sideswipe Car Accident Attorneys in Santa Clarita

Sideswipe accidents take place when moving cars 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 an adjacent lane, making illegal turns, failing to yield at a merge point, 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

Santa Clarita Multi-Vehicle Accident Attorneys

Most car accidents are scary, but collisions that involve multiple automobiles can be downright devastating. Vehicle pile-ups and chain-reaction collisons involving multiple automobiles are some of the most dangerous types of traffic collisions.

Multiple vehicle accidents can often be attributed to factors like fog, road hazards, tailgating, distracted driving, or construction zones.

Multiple-vehicle crashes can be life-changing 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.

Santa Clarita Crossover Accident Attorneys

Unsafe lane changes can injure you and your passengers. Death is even possible. A lane crossover is considered unsafe if the motorist is commits the following:

• Fails to properly signal making a turn
• 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
• Attempts to switch lanes at a stop light or intersection
• Is texting or on their cellphone while driving
• Falls asleep at the wheel
• Simultaneously moves into a middle 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 talk about possible compensation for your injuries and medical claims.

Medical Bills - Your compensation is impacted by the type and severity of your injuries.

That said, whether you have bruises, cuts, 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 work closely with you and your healthcare providers 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 your road to recovery will take.

Immediately following your auto accident, it's critical you undergo a full medical examination. Even if the wreck seems like a minor fender-bender, many neck or back injuries aren't realized until hours or even days after the wreck. You need to have a medical record for your case to be worth anything.

You could be owed compensation for all medical expenses. This includes physical therapy, cognitive therapy costs, ambulance fees, fees for medical consultations,  medical supply costs for crutches, etc., prescription drug costs, costs of permanent disabilities, charges for in-home care services, the cost of home remodels to accommodate a physical handicap. and as-needed future care and treatments.

Automobile collisions contribute serious injuries that significantly change how you live day-to-day life and may also force you to miss work. If you're unable to work due to injuries sustained in a car accident, we'll 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 increase any chance you have of reclaiming lost income following a car wreck. When you seek "lost wages" related to a vehicular accident, you're seeking any income you would've had an opportunity to earn had you not been injured in the collision.

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 Weren't Working

Insurance companies are notorious for paying out the least amount possible and might sometimes argue against your benefits for lost wages. If you experience this, tag in the personal injury attorneys at M.R. Parker Law, PC to help you reclaim the money you deserve.

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

For example, brain 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 seek compensation if it's significantly 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 be walking around in tremendous pain, have a lower quality of life, and be struggling with sleep disturbances, bouts of depression, panic attacks from anxiety, and maybe even PTSD from reliving 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 Los Angeles pain and suffering attorneys are very adept at making a jury and judge feel your pain. We paint a picture 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 shared 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 in the car 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.