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Parking lots are a part of everyday life for most of us, which is why we never give them a second thought. Unfortunately, when parking lots are insufficiently maintained, hazards can arise, which can then, in turn, lead to serious accidents and injuries. If you were hurt in a parking lot accident, our Union County personal injury lawyers are here to fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact The Mark Law Firm for a free consultation today so we can discuss your case.
Going to the mall or out to eat at a restaurant is a good experience. However, when the parking lot is dangerous, and you slip and fall or trip and injure yourself, the fun stops. When a property owner is negligent in maintaining, monitoring, controlling, and servicing a parking lot, resulting in your injury, you are entitled to justice and compensation.
The owner of the property is typically responsible for injuries caused by negligent maintenance of the property. However, any commercial property, which is leased to a business tenant, may be held liable if. The real issue may come down to “control” and which party controlled the maintenance of the parking lot.
There are several types of parking lot hazards that can lead to accidents and injuries:
Slip and fall accidents can occur in various locations of a parking lot. Commercial property can include schools, libraries, department stores, restaurants, malls, grocery stores, and other public places.
New Jersey winters bring plenty of snow and ice. Often, parking lots are not properly maintained and swept clean, and sleet, snow, and ice buildup create a dangerous slip-and-fall hazard. Despite knowing of the snowfall, accidents still happen.
When a person fails to remove the snow and ice from their driveway or sidewalk, the homeowner may be liable for your injuries. Under New Jersey law, a property owner has a duty to inspect his property, but is required to shovel snow and ice, put down salt or sand on all residential properties. Several municipalities have similar requirements. Most municipalities require snow to be removed within 24 hours after the last snowfall.
Slip and falls and other injuries that occur within a municipal parking lot require more stringent reporting requirements, and due to municipal immunities, are often more difficult to prove liability.
A municipality requires a Notice of Tort claim to be filed under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act for any personal injury, including a slip and fall negligence injury. Additionally, pursuant to the Tort Claims Act, you have to prove that the property was a “dangerous condition” and the injury was foreseeable. Finally, you must prove that your injuries were a “permanent loss of a bodily function” and that your medical expenses exceeded $3,600.
Claims against negligent parking lot owners for your injuries are not easy cases to handle, and you need an experienced, qualified attorney who can effectively fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact our Union County parking lot accident lawyers for a free consultation today so we can get started working on your case.
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