Westchester County Parking Lot Accident Attorneys

Parking lots across the state of New York allow for easy access to a multitude of commercial, residential, and municipal properties. Due to the fact that we enter parking lots nearly every day, there is not very much concern. Of course, it is important to be attentive to the safety of yourself and others. The owner of the property is responsible for the conditions of their parking facilities. When a property owner fails to ensure that there are no hazards, it is very easy to become seriously injured. If you have been injured in a parking lot accident in Westchester County, be sure to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. The parking lot accident attorneys at Hausman & Pendzick is prepared to take on your case and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve. Contact Hausman & Pendzick today.

Common Causes of Parking Lot Accidents

Parking lot owners are obligated to monitor the surfaces of the lot regularly and reasonably keep their parking structures free of hazards. Some of the common hazards that often result in serious parking lot accidents include the following:

• Snow, ice, and standing water
• Uneven pavement, including cracks, potholes, and more
• Loose debris
• Slippery substances
• Poor lighting
• Inadequate security

If you have been seriously injured in a parking lot, you should consider your legal options. If you can prove that the property owner was negligent, you may have a valid personal injury case. Do not sit idly by and allow a negligent property owner to negatively impact your life and livelihood. If you need an effective attorney to represent your interests, contact Hausman & Pendzick.

Premises liability and negligence

If you can prove that a property owner knew or should have reasonably known about a hazard and did not take the necessary steps to fix the issue, you may have a personal injury claim. You may be able to recover damages to cover your medical bills, lost wages, legal fees, and pain and suffering. Most hazardous conditions on parking lot surfaces can be fixed. If you are injured because of the negligence of a property owner, you should contact an attorney immediately. Regarding weather-related conditions, property owners have a certain amount of time to clear their walking surfaces of snow and ice. Each municipality is different. If you were injured in a parking lot within the time allotted by the community, you may not be able to file a personal injury claim.

Collecting evidence after a parking lot accident

Evidence must be collected after a slip and fall accident because you are obligated to fulfill the burden of proof. If you are seriously injured in a parking lot, call for medical help. When you tend to your medical needs, your injury, the place where the injury took place, and the approximate time of the injury are documented. This information is critical when constructing your case. If you can do so, take pictures of the conditions that injured you. If it was snow or ice, documenting the hazard is time-sensitive as weather conditions can change quickly and the negligent party will quickly address the issue. If anyone saw your accident take place, it is important to obtain their contact information for witness testimony.

Contact our New York parking lot accident attorneys

Hausman & Pendzick is proud to be a legal resource for the people of Westchester County and the greater New York City area regarding personal injury matters. If you are injured in a parking lot because of a hazard that the property owner knew about or should have reasonably known about, contact our firm. We can guide you through your legal options and effectively represent your needs in court. Contact Hausman & Pendzick today.