When many people think of traffic accidents, they often envision high-speed wrecks on major highways or T-bone collisions in intersections as the archetypal examples of what this type of incident typically looks like. Understandably, collisions in parking lots outside retail stores and apartment complexes are often not thought of as common or dangerous in the same ways as those other kinds of crashes.
As you may have unfortunately just learned, though, parking lot accidents in Houston are far from uncommon in the real world, and they can lead to serious injuries to not only drivers and their passengers, but nearby pedestrians as well. If you were recently injured due to someone else’s negligent driving in a parking lot, you should make contacting a car accident lawyer from Mostyn Law a top priority.
First things first, it is worth emphasizing that not all traffic accidents in Houston parking lots are created equal, primarily because different people’s bodies can respond to physical trauma in very different ways. In a broader sense, though, not all incidents of this nature can necessarily serve as valid grounds for a personal injury lawsuit, primarily because an injury serious enough to require professional medical care is a prerequisite for filing a personal injury lawsuit in the first place.
Even if someone else was entirely to blame for striking you or your vehicle in a parking lot through their own irresponsible actions, you may not be able to sue them if you did not suffer any injury requiring medical care beyond basic first aid, or if your car only sustained minor damage which your own insurance or their insurance can cover. However, if your car sustained serious damage and/or if you suffered a serious injury, our attorneys can help you explore your options for civil recovery.
A lawsuit or settlement demand over a parking lot crash in Houston can incorporate both economic and non-economic forms of harm stemming from the crash. This means that in addition to seeking reimbursement for objective financial losses like medical bills, missed work wages, and car repair costs, you may also be able to demand restitution for more subjective “damages” like physical pain, emotional distress, and psychological trauma.
If needed, you can also seek compensation in advance for losses which you can reasonably expect to experience in the future as a direct result of your accident, including long-term medical expenses, lost working and earning potential, and a decline in enjoyment/quality of life stemming from a permanent disability. That said, Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §16.003 grants virtually everyone injured in traffic accidents just two years to file suit after initially sustaining harm, so time is of the essence when it comes to contacting an experienced legal professional from Mostyn Law and getting to work on your claim.
Parking lots should not be dangerous places at all, provided that everyone using them acts responsibly when walking to and from parked vehicles as well as while driving to or from a parking space. Unfortunately, not everyone in Space City is as careful behind the wheel as they should be, and this can sometimes lead to collisions in the tight quarters of parking areas, resulting in damage to several vehicles and injuries to multiple people.
Our team has extensive experience handling claims related to parking lot accidents in Houston, and we will fight on your behalf to the very end of your case to ensure you receive the best possible outcome. Call Mostyn Law today for a consultation.
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