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Tens of thousands of accidents and injuries occur as a result of parking garage accidents every year. According to the latest data from the National Safety Council, distracted driving is one of the leading causes of parking garages and lots of accidents.
A survey found that drivers nationwide engage in the following when they are in a parking garage:
- 63% program their GPS systems
- 56% text
- 52% use social media
- 50% send or receive emails
- 49% take photos or watch videos
If you have been the victim of a car accident while driving in a parking garage, you may have the right to pursue legal action for your pain, suffering, medical bills, and property damage. Speak with the personal injury attorneys at Adam S. Kutner to learn more.
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How Many Accidents Happen In Parking Garages?
Parking lots are among the most common locations for car and pedestrian accidents. It’s estimated that between one and five vehicle accidents happen in parking lots and parking garages. Additionally, every year, 60,000 people suffer injuries because of a parking lot accident. This includes injuries to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians who are walking through the parking garage.
Unfortunately, the fatality number for accidents in a parking lot is relatively high. It’s estimated that about 9% of pedestrian deaths happen in parking lots because a driver is backing up. Additionally, a shocking 20% of child fatalities in traffic accidents occur in nontraffic areas such as parking lots.
What Types Of Accidents Happen In Parking Garages?
Fender benders are the most common type of accident in parking garages. Fender benders happen when drivers are backing out of the parking spot or entering a parking spot. These types of accidents generally occur when there is a low traffic flow in the parking garage and drivers drive above the posted speed limit, causing them to hit drivers who are backing out of parking spots or pedestrians moving through the parking garage. Although rare, head-on collisions can also occur.
Who Is At Fault In A Parking Garage Accident?
The right of way applies in parking lots just as it does in other traffic areas. The tailing driver is generally always at fault for an accident that happens in a parking lot. This means if a driver is moving through a parking lot and stops, and the driver behind them collides with the vehicle in front of them, the driver in the back is generally held responsible for damages.
Additionally, a driver entering the flow of traffic will also be held responsible if they collide with a vehicle moving with the flow of traffic. As with traditional traffic areas, drivers in a parking lot must always yield to traffic, or they could be held liable.
Other factors come into play when determining fault in a parking garage accident. For example, if a driver is speeding, failing to yield, driving recklessly, or driving distracted, they could be liable for causing the accident.
Should I Contact An Attorney If My Car Was Damaged In A Parking Garage?
If your vehicle was damaged in a parking garage, or you were a pedestrian who suffered an injury because of a driver in a parking garage, you may be able to pursue legal action. Filing a personal injury claim can allow you to recover the cost of damages to your vehicle, medical bills, and other losses you’ve sustained.
Someone hit my car — If you were the victim of a hit-and-run or were hit in a parking garage in Henderson, NV, you may still be able to pursue legal action under Nevada’s hit-and-run laws. Turn to the legal team at Adam S. Kutner to explore your legal rights and options.
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Sources:
NRS Ch 484E. (2024).
Parking Lots and Distracted Driving. (2024).
Traffic Safety Facts. (2020).
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