In Washington, DC, there are hundreds of park and ride lots, parking garages, and other types of parking lots for use by residents and visitors. While you might think that vehicle occupants are relatively safe from accidents in such places, unfortunately distracted driving, failure to yield, and other forms of negligent driving can lead to parking lot car accidents, causing property damage and injuries.
If you were injured in a parking lot car accident in DC, a knowledgeable car accident attorney at Price Benowitz can evaluate your case for free and help you determine your next steps for seeking compensation for the harm that was done to you.
Most drivers have PIP/no-fault insurance coverage so they can seek compensation from their insurance company following an accident that results in medical expenses and lost wages. However, property damage and serious injuries that result in higher medical bills, loss of earnings, and psychological impacts such as pain and suffering or loss of the enjoyment of life are typically covered by the at-fault driver’s auto liability coverage.
Because no-fault insurance only covers a limited amount of expenses related to an accident, assigning liability for a DC parking lot accident is important. Liability is the result of negligence, such as a driver failing to check behind them for other vehicles when backing up, not yielding at parking lot intersections, or rear-ending someone at a stop sign. In some cases, such as poor maintenance of the lot, the parking lot’s owner may also be liable for conditions that led to an accident.
Individuals injured in parking lot car accidents in DC can obtain a free case evaluation from the legal team at Price Benowitz. This is a time to talk to a lawyer about the details of the accident and learn more about the claims process. The team could begin by determining the insurance coverage the injured person can access for compensation and investigating the accident to determine fault. They may gather evidence to support the claim and determine the value of the case based on factors such as available insurance and the severity of the claimant’s injuries.
The legal team will prepare and file the claim with the insurance company. The insurer can either pay the demand, deny the claim, or offer to settle the claim for less than its stated value. A lawyer can negotiate with the insurance claims adjuster to garner a fair settlement offer. If the insurance company does not fairly compensate the claim, it can be filed as a lawsuit in court and ultimately presented to a jury to decide.
One of the many dangers of parking lots is that drivers often believe traffic rules don’t apply, and they text, drive too fast, or blow through stop signs. If you are injured in a parking lot car accident in DC, contact the legal team at Price Benowitz for your free case evaluation.
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