Parking Lot Accident Lawyer in Providence

Parking lots should not be dangerous places. By moving slowly and remaining alert to their surroundings, drivers can keep these areas safe.

Unfortunately, not everyone follows the rules, and as a result, serious accidents occur. Get help from a Providence car accident lawyer from Gemma Law if you have been hurt in a crash.

Our team has 50 years of experience and is committed to excellence. We strive to give every client superior service, loyal support, and exceptional representation. You can count on your parking lot accident lawyer in Providence to demonstrate our commitment through the fight to get you justice.

A Parking Lot Accident Attorney in Providence Can Put an Accurate Value on Your Claim

Not all parking lot accidents are minor fender-benders. Some cause serious injuries, especially when victims are pedestrians. NSC data also indicates there are hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries from parking lot accidents each year. Of those deaths, 9% are pedestrian fatalities caused by backup crashes.

Gemma Law’s Providence personal injury lawyers can help you file a wrongful death claim if your loved one dies in a parking lot accident, or a personal injury or premises liability claim to help you recover injury and property damage losses.

We cannot say how much your case is worth until examining its specific factors, but we can promise to fight for the highest compensation available, including:

• Medical expenses and future care needs
• Wages lost during recovery and future earnings if a return to work is not possible
• Costs for property repair or replacement
• Any additional expenses
• Acknowledgement of your suffering and diminished quality of life

Your Providence parking lot accident attorney will not overlook any details in assessing the value of your losses.

Understanding Negligence in Parking Lot Accidents

Getting compensation for a parking lot accident requires proving that another party’s negligence caused the incident. Proving negligence involves showing the other party owed you a duty or care–they had an obligation to avoid certain behaviors or take proactive measures to preserve your safety.

Then, you must prove that the party’s actions or lack of action represented their failure in fulfilling that duty. Finally, you have to show that failure caused the accident and the resulting damages.

In many parking lot accidents, another driver is the negligent party. In some cases, the owner of the premises may bear liability.

The reason for the accident and injury is the main difference between premises liability and personal liability. Accidents caused by defects or unsafe parking lot conditions may prompt a premises liability claim.

Those caused by a careless driver represent claims involving personal liability. A Providence parking lot accident lawyer can manage either type of claim.

Speed and Distraction Are Major Causes of Parking Lot Accidents

Driving too fast for conditions is a form of speeding and is one of the common factors that lead to collisions in parking lots. Even if a person “only” travels at 20 miles per hour through the area, that rate is too fast.

Drivers may be motivated to get to a spot before someone else nabs it or may just want to make a quick exit. Either way, these actions are reckless.

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), distraction can often cause parking lot injuries. In a nationwide public opinion poll the Council conducted,  drivers said they would engage in these behaviors while driving through a lot:

• Make phone calls: 66%
• Set up GPS systems: 63%
• Text: 56%
• Use social media: 52%
• Compose or read emails: 50%
• Take pictures or watch videos: 49%

These risky behaviors contribute to the tens of thousands of accidents in parking lots and garages each year, per the NSC.

Unsafe Parking Lot Conditions

Low visibility is another risk factor. Poor lighting lowers visibility, putting pedestrians at very high risk. Property owners also need to remove debris that could cause obstacles and prompt drivers to swerve unexpectedly.

The same applies to ice, slush, and snow, which could lead to skidding or loss of vehicle control.

The Impact of the Comparative Negligence System on Compensation

Rhode Island follows a system of pure comparative negligence for personal injury claims. As a victim, you have the legal right to seek damages even if you are partially culpable for the accident. Still, your level of culpability can affect the compensation available to you.

When you are assigned a percentage of blame, the compensation you can collect is lowered by that same percentage. If you are  30% to blame, you can only collect 70% of the calculated compensation amount. Our team will fight to minimize your culpability, challenging accusations the other side may level against you.

We Will Take Care of All Elements of Your Parking Lot Accident Claim

The sooner you reach out to us for representation, the better for you and your claim. You are likely to be in pain and stressed out after involvement in a crash. Keeping track of legalities and handling insurance issues only adds to that stress. We will take all of those tasks off your shoulders.

Quick access to your case gives us time to analyze the accident and compile evidence proving the at-fault party’s negligence while that information is still available.

Many parking lots have cameras, but as time passes, footage may get erased. Witnesses’ memories can fade, and physical evidence can go missing.

Rhode Island sets the statute of limitations for personal injury at three years. An early connection gives us time to accurately identify the negligent party and file a claim within that deadline.

We Can Make a Positive Difference in Your Life

Gemma Law has deep roots in Rhode Island. We care about every resident, are dedicated to fighting for injury victims, and we get results for individuals and their families.

A Providence parking lot accident lawyer from our team is ready to make a positive difference in your life by fighting for the compensation you deserve. Connect today to arrange a free case review.