You might not pay much attention to the parking lot when you’ve arrived at your destination or are heading back to your car, but when the owners and operators of parking facilities ignore potential hazards, the result could be a serious injury caused by a fall. It does not matter if you are in a standalone garage or a lot that is on the property of a store or another type of business, there are many factors that contribute to slip and fall incidents.
Some of the conditions that frequently give rise to parking lot injury claims include the following:
- Potholes and cracked pavement — Potholes and sections of damaged pavement in parking lots often go unrepaired for months, or even years, making it dangerous for people walking through.
- Uncleared tripping hazards — Garbage and other debris might not be picked up until after someone suffers a slip and fall accident.
- Poor weather conditions — Ice, snow and rain are capable of making a parking lot extremely slippery in just a short time. Without proper attention, an individual could take a tumble going to or from their car.
- Careless drivers — Some drivers are distracted as they look for a parking place, while others might be driving too fast given the fact people are walking around. Signs that are difficult to understand and poor visibility due to weather conditions or inadequate lighting can exacerbate the risk of a vehicle-pedestrian collision, or a near miss that causes a fall.
- Inadequate lighting — Substandard lighting diminishes visibility, making it difficult for pedestrians to see curbs, barriers and each other.
- Overcrowding — When a large crowd is in a parking lot without proper security, the likelihood increases that someone will experience a harmful fall after being pushed, nudged or tripped.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a parking lot slip and fall due to negligence or hazardous conditions, don’t estate to call an attorney with a strong record handling these types of claims. The proven lawyers at Goldberg Sager & Associates pursue full compensation for clients hurt in parking lots and other locations throughout the New York City area. Our office is in Brooklyn and you can call 718-645-6677 or contact us online for a free consultation.
