Navigating parking spaces can be difficult. Especially in a busy grocery store parking lot or mall parking garage, there are dozens of cars backing out, numerous distractions, and pedestrians crossing the lot, car accidents are inevitable. In fact, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), 20% of all vehicle accidents occur in parking lots. If you are one of the many involved in a car accident in a parking lot in Rhode Island, Car Accident Attorney David Tapalian can help you to recover compensation for your injuries.
It’s a common belief that because the speed limit in a parking lot is slow, you are safer from accidents than on the road. However, the expectation that traffic will move slowly gives drivers a false sense of security, and the sheer volume of activity and distractions foster many accidental crashes. Additionally, drivers are often more distracted by multitasking in parking lots than on the road. For example, drivers entering a shopping center may be preoccupied looking for a vacant parking spot and fail to notice other drivers or pedestrians.Determining liability for a collision that happens in a parking lot is different than for an accident on a normal public road. Many parking lots are considered private property; thus, liability can sometimes fall on the parking lot owner as well as the at-fault driver. Potholes, lack of signage, poor lighting, snow and ice can put both pedestrians and drivers at risk of a serious accident. In these situations, it is imperative that you hold the parking lot owner responsible by seeking legal representation from an experienced parking lot accident lawyer in Rhode Island to help you seek justice.Common Parking Lot AccidentsIn Rhode Island, there is a comparative negligence section of the law that helps determine just compensation from all responsible parties. Often, there is shared fault in car accidents, especially those that take place in parking lots. Below are some examples of common parking lot collisions that result in partially shared fault.
With a parking lot collision, it is important to determine who is really at fault for the accident. Rhode Island Car Accident Attorney David Tapalian is experienced with all types of accidents, including those that occur in parking lots, and can help you clarify who was responsible for the crash and how to prove negligence. You may have a claim against:
Dealing with an auto accident like a parking lot collision can be stressful, and you may be unsure of how to proceed. To ensure that you have the strongest legal representation on your side, contact a Rhode Island parking lot accident attorney at Tapalian Law. Let Attorney David Tapalian and his 20 years of experience assist you with the difficult aspects of filing a claim. With offices in Providence, RI, Warwick, RI and Seekonk, MA, Tapalian Law’s personal injury professionals are easily accessible to anyone in RI or MA. Our dedicated team of legal experts can walk you through the steps to receive the compensation you deserve. Rhode Island has a three-year deadline to file a car accident claim, so it’s important you don’t wait to contact us. Call Tapalian Law today at 401-552-5000 for a free consultation, or reach us online.