Parking Lot Accidents   

Many of us spend a lot of time in parking lots. Nearly everywhere you go, including your job, the gym, the doctor’s office, your child’s school, and the grocery store, you must navigate a parking lot in your car and on foot. As you navigate parking lots full of other vehicles and pedestrians, accidents can happen, and sometimes these accidents result in serious Long Island personal injury attorney.

If you are seriously injured in a car accident in a parking lot, you could be in a position to file a personal injury claim and recover monetary compensation for your related damages. Talk to an experienced personal injury lawyer about this process to learn more.

What Causes Parking Lot Accidents?

Many parking lot accidents result from driver negligence, like distracted driving and aggressive driving. In crowded parking lots, drivers can become agitated and aggressive, sometimes acting irrationally and dangerously. Distracted pedestrians can also cause accidents by walking too close to moving vehicles.

Not all parking lot accidents result from driver and pedestrian negligence. Sometimes, parking lots are designed in ways that are confusing to navigate or simply do not provide vehicles sufficient space to pass and turn around. In these cases, the parking lot’s owner or designer may be deemed liable for a victim’s damages.

Understanding Right of Way and Negligence in Parking Lots   

Whether an individual’s actions were negligent or not depends on whether he or she had the right of way. The right of way is a set of rules that govern the order in which parties may cross roadways and make turns.

In a parking lot, vehicles traveling through thoroughfares, the wider lanes, have the right of way over vehicles in feeder lanes. Vehicles traveling through either type of lane have the right of way over vehicles moving into and out of parking spaces.

Any time there is a stop or yield sign, any failure to obey the sign is an act of negligence.

Pursuing Compensation for Your Parking Lot Accident Damages       

When you file a personal injury claim, you can seek compensation for the following damages:

• Medical expenses;
• Lost wages; and
• Pain and suffering damages.

The more quality evidence you provide to support your claim, the better chance you have of recovering the full amount of the compensation you seek. Your Long Island car accident attorney can help you gather and use this evidence, which may include:

• A copy of the official accident report;
• Photographs of the accident;
• Copies of your medical bills; and
• Documentation showing your lost wages and personal expenses.

Injured in a Parking Lot? Our Team of Long Island Car Accident Attorney is Here to Help

Parking lots can be dangerous places. If you suffered an injury in a parking lot because of another party’s negligence, work with one of the experienced Long Island personal injury attorneys on our team at the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP to pursue compensation for your damages. Contact our office today to schedule your free consultation.

For a free legal consultation, call 516-358-6900