Car accidents happen every day and not necessarily on busy highways. They can happen just as easily in a parking lot. It’s no joke being crushed by another vehicle. If you were on foot in a parking lot and got hit by a car, you could suffer serious injuries.
If the car driver was negligent then you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. If badly injured you will need to be compensated fairly to pay bills that you never expected you would have to deal with.
Injuries That May Result From a Parking Lot Accident
The worst accidents in a busy parking lot happen when you are on foot between your own car and the store. Parking lots are not always easy places to get in and out of and some drivers just don’t take enough care when they are maneuvering around parked cars.
If you do get hit, perhaps by a car backing out of a parking space or someone trying to rush through the lot to find an empty space, you are very vulnerable.
The most common injuries that may result from a car crash in a Dollar General parking lot, or any other parking lot include:
- cuts and bruises;
- broken bones;
- injuries to internal organs.
You may also get hit when sitting in your own car. Even a bump from behind may cause significant injuries.
A Personal Injury Lawyer Will Deal With a Claim Better Than You
Few personal injury claims are straightforward. The law insists that you, as the plaintiff, prove that someone else was to blame and be able to prove that the incident resulted in the injuries you are now claiming for.
It helps when you have eye witnesses at the time who are prepared to give testimony to what happened. Unfortunately, insurers don’t hand out personal injury payments unless the evidence is clear cut and you have a convincing case for the amount you are claiming.
Personal injury lawyers are used to handling claims like yours and will know whether the accident you had might result in a successful claim. It is always better to contact an experienced lawyer as soon as you are able to do so after your car crash in a parking lot.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Dollar General, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
