INJURED BY FALL IN DARK PARKING LOT WITH POOR LIGHTING
Our lawyers handle cases where someone fell in a parking lot. Not surprisingly, the injury from this type of accident can be serious. In fact, we have had cases involving a broken hip, broken leg, and many other types of injury.
However, in Minnesota, the property owner is not automatically responsible when someone is injured on their property. The law only holds the owner responsible if they were negligent. In some cases, the property owner may create the condition that caused the fall. More frequently, the property owner knows about a dangerous parking lot condition but fails to fix it. For example, not fixing potholes or putting down ice melt.
Bad lighting in a parking lot is an issue that comes up frequently. Also, it is something for which the property owner can be held accountable. A poorly lit parking lot obviously makes it harder for visitors to watch where they are going. A visitor can’t avoid an accident if they can’t see the cracked pavement or an obstruction in front of them. Therefore, poor lighting can make the property owner liable. Of course, there are limits to what is required of the parking lot owner. In most cases, the degree of traffic determines the lighting requirements. In other words, the more people using the parking lot, the better the lighting should be.
The property owner also must consider the demographics of their customers. For example, the parking lot of an assisted living facility should be given extra attention because of the expected age of the people using it. In other words, if the parking lot gets a lot of traffic or vulnerable people, the owner must provide more precautions.
LAWYERS FOR PARKING LOT FALL INJURY
If you have been injured because you fell in a parking lot, call us for a free consultation with a top attorney. Our personal injury lawyers have more than 25 years’ experience representing people throughout Minnesota. We will help you know if there is a claim against the parking lot owner’s insurance. The primary focus of our lawyers is to make sure you are compensated for your injuries. Medical bills are expensive, and you may miss time from work. We also understand that a serious injury disrupts your life and could leave you with permanent pain or scars. The consultation is free. Further, we never charge anything unless you receive compensation.