Injured in a Parking Lot? Get Help from an Experienced Santa Ana Car Accident Lawyer
We represent individuals who have been injured in parking lots across Southern California. If you have a parking lot accident claim—or think that you may have a parking lot accident claim—you will want to speak with an attorney promptly. Our Santa Ana car accident attorneys have extensive experience handling these kinds of cases, and we can help ensure you receive any financial compensation to which you are legally entitled.
Most people never consider the risk of being injured in a parking lot. People are usually driving at relatively low speeds, and visibility is usually good enough that drivers can stop in time to avoid collisions. Yet, parking lot accidents are common, and they leave victims facing serious injuries and substantial costs in many cases.
5 Common Types of Parking Lot Accident Claims
At the Law Offices of Benjamin Arsenian, we handle all types of parking lot accident claims on behalf of Southern California residents and visitors. Each Santa Ana car accident lawyer at our firm is more than capable of effectively representing victims in cases involving:
1. Claims Against Negligent Drivers
As we said above, people usually drive at relatively slow speeds in parking lots. But, sometimes, they don’t. Sometimes, people take risks that they shouldn’t, and they speed through parking lots despite being fully aware of the risks involved.
Along with speeding, various other forms of driver negligence can lead to parking lot accidents as well. These include distracted driving and impaired driving, among others. Regardless of the specific issue involved, if a negligent driver is to blame for your injuries and costs, a Santa Ana car accident lawyer at our firm can seek to hold the driver (or the driver’s insurance company) fully accountable.
2. Claims Based on Negligent Parking Lot Design or Construction
Negligent design and construction play roles in many car accidents in parking lots as well. If drivers do not have adequate visibility due to the way a parking lot is designed, this can increase the risk of accidents significantly. Likewise, if a parking lot has been poorly constructed—resulting in potholes or other issues—this can significantly increase the risk of accidents as well.
When negligent design or construction is to blame for a parking lot accident, the company behind the parking lot’s design or construction can—and should—be held fully accountable. Our Santa Ana car accident attorneys handle claims against architecture and engineering firms, construction contractors, asphalt manufacturers, and other companies that are responsible for our clients’ losses.
3. Claims Based on Negligent Parking Lot Maintenance
In addition to negligent parking lot design and construction, negligent parking lot maintenance can lead to accidents as well. Some examples of common maintenance issues include:
- Failure to repair (or warn of) potholes and other temporary hazards
- Failure to repaint faded lines
- Failure to remove debris that creates a dangerous driving or walking surface
- Failure to trim trees or bushes that impair drivers’ visibility
- Failure to address other potential safety hazards
In most cases, businesses are legally obligated to monitor for potential hazards in their parking lots under California law. If a business fails to identify a potential hazard—or fails to properly address a potential hazard promptly—this can provide clear grounds for liability in a parking lot accident case. Our Santa Ana car accident attorneys are intimately familiar with the legal issues involved in these cases, and we rely on this experience to seek the full compensation our clients deserve.
4. Claims for Vehicle Defects
We are increasingly seeking parking lot accident cases involving claims for vehicle defects. These include primarily claims related to defective self-driving vehicle technology. There have been numerous instances of self-driving vehicles failing to identify pedestrians, vehicles, and other potential hazards—both with and without a driver behind the wheel.
When auto manufacturers sell defective vehicles (or launch defective over-the-air updates), they can also be held fully accountable under California law. We have the experience and insights required to effectively handle these types of cases as well, and we are committed to ensuring that our clients receive full compensation regardless of who (or what company) is responsible for their losses.
5. Workers’ Compensation Claims
If you were injured in a parking lot accident at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Along with handling liability insurance claims, we also handle workers’ compensation claims on behalf of employees in the Santa Ana area. If you have a workers’ compensation claim, it is important not to try to handle your claim on your own. The claims process is complicated, and you can easily end up without the benefits you deserve.
Generally, employees who have workers’ compensation claims cannot sue their employers outside of the workers’ compensation system. But employees still can—and should—sue other parties that are responsible for their injuries. Since our Santa Ana car accident attorneys handle both personal injury claims and workers’ compensation claims, we can help you seek the maximum compensation that is available to you under California law.
Do Not Wait to Speak with a Lawyer About Your Legal Rights
Regardless of the claim (or claims) you are eligible to file, time is of the essence. If you wait to speak with a Santa Ana car accident lawyer, you could face unnecessary challenges when it comes to seeking the financial compensation you deserve. At the Law Offices of Benjamin Arsenian, we handle all parking lot accident cases at no out-of-pocket cost to our clients, and our lawyers are available to get to work on new clients’ claims immediately.
Schedule a Free Consultation with One of Our Santa Ana Car Accident Attorneys Today
Were you injured in a parking lot in Santa Ana? If so, we encourage you to contact us promptly for a free, no-obligation consultation. To speak with one of our experienced Santa Ana car accident attorneys about your legal rights in confidence, call 714-400-2000 or tell us how we can help online now.