What are the Common Parking Lot Injuries?
Parking lot injuries are much more nuanced than the injuries suffered because of vehicle crashes on roads and highways. For example, a car might hit you and it takes a few days for whiplash symptoms to kick in. The more you move your neck, the more intense the pain gets. A few more days pass, and dull headaches that start at the base of the skull become nightmarishly painful episodes that last for hours at a time. The bottom line is parking lot accidents can cause you to miss work and rack up medical bills that run into the thousands of dollars.
Here are some more common injuries caused by parking lot accidents:
- Concussion
- Broken nose
- Hip pain
- Black eye
- Bruised sternum
Handling a Parking Lot Accident
What is the first thing you do when you are involved in a motor vehicle accident on the road? You get out of the car and exchange information with the other driver or drivers. You want to exchange the contact information that is on the driver’s license, as well as insurance information for you to file a proper claim.
After exchanging information, you should immediately leave the grocery store and head straight towards a physician for a diagnosis and initial treatment. Your doctor will send you home with all of the paperwork you need to pursue a personal injury claim. To make your claim stand up in court or during negotiations, you need to work with a licensed personal injury attorney.
Reasons to Work with a Personal Injury Attorney
The primary goal of filing a personal injury claim is to receive the compensation you deserve for lost wages and costly medical bills. By hiring a personal injury lawyer, you have a strong advocate in your corner who will not waver when it comes to getting you the money you are owed. Going to court without a personal injury lawyer is like going to a gunfight without a gun.
Your attorney will fight for your legal rights by invoking both state and federal personal injury statutes. In addition, your lawyer will have a vast network of medical professionals that could help you recover from a parking lot accident. If your lawyer believes a lawsuit is not needed, he or she will negotiate a settlement that ends up in your favor.
Additional Resources
- How Long Will it Take to Settle My Personal Injury Claim Against WinCo?
- Slip-and-Fall Injuries in a WinCo Foods Store
*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 Winco or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
