Help! I Got Hit in a Popeye's Parking Lot. What Do I Do?

Have you ever wondered why your favorite fast food parking lots always seem full? It has to be the deliciously piping hot chicken and other creole culinary influences. With constantly packed parking lots, the risk of having being hit by another vehicle is high. People rushing in and out of the restaurant can create a mess in the parking lot. Throw in the crowded drive thru lane and you have the potential to suffer an injury or injuries caused by a car accident. If you got hit in a parking lot, you might have to deal with incredibly high medical bills. With the injuries impairing your movement and/or your thought process, you can expect to lose wages because of less time spent at work.

Injuries that Can Happen at In a Parking Lot

Drive thru lanes at quick service restaurants provide the perfect setting for back up vehicle collisions. Think about a distracted driver thinking he or she put the car in drive, when in fact the driver put the car in reverse. The other driver’s car slams into the front of your car, and your head moves violently into the dashboard resulting in a concussion and/or facial lacerations.

Here are some other possible parking lot accident injuries:

  • Whiplash
  • Bruised sternum
  • Sprained shoulder
  • Fractured hip
  • Broken fingers

A concussion is an especially daunting injury to overcome. The only way to get better is to wait for the passage of time. A concussion can not only impair your memory, it can also create lethargy and other physically debilitating symptoms. The potential of suffering from a concussion is reason enough to contact a licensed personal injury lawyer.

What to Do after Being Hit in a Parking Lot

There is a proper order of things to do after being hit in a parking lot. First, you have to exchange information with the other driver(s). You need to get the contact information from the driver’s license and the insurance information from the correct insurance form. If the injuries you receive require the services of an EMS, ask someone at the scene to obtain the other driver’s contact and insurance information. Visiting a doctor should happen regardless of what you think about the extent of your injury or injuries. A skilled physician will document everything to ensure you have the evidence needed to file a legal claim with an experienced personal injury lawyer by your side.

Personal Injury Attorney Gives You Peace of Mind

Handling a personal injury claim on your own can cause immense fear and anxiety. By working with an accomplished personal injury lawyer, you will enjoy the type of peace of mind that allows you to perform at a high level at work. Your lawyer will keep your legal claim on the fast track towards resolution, instead of you having to wait years if you decide to handle the claim by yourself.

The most important reason for hiring a personal injury attorney is he or she will fight hard to get the compensation you deserve for pain and suffering.

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*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 Popeye’s or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.