It is a dreadful experience being hit by another driver but it gets worse when you realize that you may be stuck with having to pay for significant medical bills and hospital expenses. You may even lose your job if you have to stay at home for a long time recovering.
If this is not your fault, but due to negligent action on the part of another driver, you may be able to seek compensation with the help of an experienced personal injury attorney. Successful claims can help to get your life back on track as well as penalize drivers whose actions have caused so much anguish.
Parking Lots Can be Where You End Up Getting Hurt
It may not seem likely that you wind up in a hospital when you get out of your car in a restaurant parking lot, but this can happen more easily than you might think. Patrons at a restaurant parking lot tend to think about their stomachs more than what might be around them.
Many customers forget that many others might be on foot, between their parked cars and the restaurant. Like most restaurants, BJ’s has a license to sell beer and other alcohol, so it may even be possible that you were hit by a driver who has had too much to drink.
It is always best to have a driver who doesn’t drink, but that doesn’t always happen. If you have been hit while on foot between your car and the restaurant front entrance keep a close eye out for inattentive drivers. They can make your life very unpleasant once in a while.
Legal Help For a Reasonable Claim May Not be Easy By Yourself
It is always preferable to talk to a personal injury attorney about your experience to see what your options are. The attorney will have dealt with many experiences like yours and may be able to give you valuable advice about the legitimacy of your claim and your chances of winning it based on the amount of evidence available.
*Disclaimer
The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against any party and/or BJ's Restaurant, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
