Most people know that pedestrians have the right of way on California streets but does that apply to pedestrian accidents in which said pedestrian was jaywalking? The answer is not as simple as a yes or no. Keep reading to get the facts about who is responsible for injuries after a pedestrian is hit while…

If you are driving down the road in Bakersfield, minding your own business, and you see a car accident, do you know what to do? Keep reading to learn about three ways you can help someone who has just been in a car accident. If you have been injured in a car accident, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker…

Most people who get on a city bus never consider that they could be severely injured. Unfortunately, someone in the United States is involved in a bus accident every day. If you find yourself in this position, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker at 800-333-0000 to request a free legal consultation. We are standing by to help you find…

If you have been burned due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve compensation for the pain, suffering, and disfigurement associated with your injury. Unfortunately, many burn victims assume they can just sit back and wait for the insurance company to provide their compensation. If you take this approach, you could miss out on thousands of…

If your loved one is a care facility because they need help with their daily lives, you likely put them there to ensure their safety. Unfortunately, this does not always mean that they are safe. All too often, elder abuse is taking place at these facilities. If this is the case for your loved one,…

California law requires that cellphones cannot be used while driving unless a hands-free device is used. But is this really as safe as many people believe? At The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker we want to see the number of car accidents drop to zero and it is looking more and more likely that hands-free devices are actually causing more…

Any injury a person sustains can change their life. Even something as simple as a cut can leave a scar and affect a person’s self-confidence. That said, there are a group of injuries that are much more likely to cause lasting damage and issues than others. These are serious injuries often referred to as catastrophic…

The sad truth is that nearly one million people end up getting medical care each year in the United States after a dog bite. This does not include the people bitten who do not seek medical care. What’s even worse is the fact that about half of the people bitten by dogs are children. In…

No one wants to be injured and everyone wants to heal as quickly as possible. Sometimes this happens – a person is injured at work and within a few weeks they feel fine. Unfortunately, sometimes the opposite happens – they are injured and continue to feel symptoms for months or even years after the accident.…

If you have been injured in a car accident and cannot go to work, a bad situation is made worse. At The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker we find that many of our clients don’t realize that they may be eligible for compensation if they are forced to miss work after being injured. Keep reading to learn more and then…