Our Ohio personal injury attorneys often see parking lot accidents.Parking lots are generally considered private property, which means that police involvement in issuing tickets for collisions is scarce. Proving fault can be difficult due to a number of factors including design of the lot, poorly marked traffic lanes and if there are no witnesses. An accident, as a result of negligence, however, holds the responsible party liable for the damages just like accidents on public streets. Most accidents are low-speed collisions with minor, if any, injuries. There of course can always be exceptions. If the accident was significant, to ensure that your legal rights are being protected, contact an Ohio personal injury attorney following a parking lot collision.

 

Fault can be difficult to prove when it comes to parking lot accidents. If there are witnesses to the accident, make sure to get their contact information so you can share it with an experienced Ohio personal injury attorney who reviews your case. In addition to witness information, make sure to document the scene by taking photographs of the crash location, the damage to your vehicle, the marks on the pavement and anything else that may apply to the situation.

 

Laws vary from state to state, but when it comes to pursuing a legal claim as a result of a serious accident, a police report will need to be made concerning the accident prior to contacting an experienced Ohio personal injury attorney. These kinds of claims typically yield much smaller monetary compensation than accidents on public streets, due to the fact that these collisions rarely cause bodily injuries.