All types of car accidents can leave victims with potentially life-threatening or serious injuries. When faced with a parking lot accident, you may experience injuries such as whiplash or even a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that motor vehicle accidents were the second leading cause of TBI emergency department hospitalizations as of 2014.
With some of the most expensive car insurance rates in the entire country according to Forbes, it is no wonder that Louisiana is faced with many car accidents each year. According to Louisiana State University, the state is expected to face a projected 677 fatal car accidents by the end of 2020.
In 2019, Louisiana experienced 676 fatal crashes and approximately 722 fatalities. Also in 2019, Louisiana state University found that there were approximately 1,095 vehicles involved in fatal car crashes.
If you or a loved one is in need of legal representation from an Andrew parking lot accident lawyer, our personal injury law office may be able to fight for compensation on your behalf. We can also potentially help you determine the value of fair compensation for your settlement.
To begin a free consultation with Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, call our personal injury law firm today at (337) 777-7777.
Various Types of Parking Lot Accidents
Common types of parking lot accidents, include:
- Two drivers back up into one another.
- Collisions near parking spaces when two cares vie for the same spot.
- A driver pulls out of their parking space and into a lane of traffic.
- As a driver is backing out of their parking space, they strike an oncoming vehicle.
- As a car is stopped at a stop sign, another vehicle rear-ends them.
While your unique parking lot accident case may be different, these above five scenarios can give you a general idea of how cars can be both stationary and in motion to cause an accident in a parking lot.
If both your vehicle and the opposing driver’s vehicle were in motion at the time of the accident, you may have to consider where fault can be placed, or if it is a comparative fault situation. For instance, if your vehicle were stationary at the time of the accident and the other driver was in motion, they would potentially bear the fault of the accident. An example of this could be if you were legally parked in a parking lot and another vehicle hit your car while in motion.
You may also have to consider which driver had the right of way at the time of your accident. In the event that both cars were moving, typically one car would legally have the right of way to be in motion. However, if a driver fails to yield, is speeding, texting while driving, or any other forms of negligence, they may fail to abide by the right of way standards.
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ClientFiling a Personal Injury Claim Under Louisiana’s Statute of Limitations
If you or your loved one is considering taking legal recourse against an opposing driver for your parking lot accident, you must consider Louisiana’s statute of limitations law for filing a personal injury claim.
Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 3492, a claimant has up to one year following their accident to file a claim due to a car accident based on injuries or property damages. Once you have experienced a car accident, the clock begins to tick in Louisiana to file a claim legally. This statute of limitations law in Louisiana also addresses a claim for vehicle damages or injuries caused by a driver, pedestrian, motorcyclist, or bicyclist following a traffic accident.
If you fail to file a claim within Louisiana’s statute of limitations law, you may actually forfeit your legal recourse rights. This is because when you go to file your claim, the defendant and their legal team could point this information out in an effort to dismiss the case. If you are over the statute of limitations, the court could in fact dismiss the case, which makes filing a personal injury claim under the statute of limitations crucial.
To learn more about building a personal injury case in Louisiana, call an Andrew parking lot accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (337) 777-7777.
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Rick Smith | ClientPotential Personal Injuries and Damages from Parking Lot Accidents
Aside from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or even whiplash, you may suffer additional serious injuries from a parking lot accident. For instance, the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center has found that nearly 40% of all spinal cord injuries were caused by motor vehicle accidents in 2015.
Other injuries from a motor vehicle accident may include, but are not limited to:
- Neck injuries
- Lacerations
- Broken ribs
- Internal bleeding
- Head injuries
- Fractures and bruises
Furthermore, these injuries may leave you with medical costs, which are typically considered a type of recoverable damage, or loss, during a personal injury lawsuit settlement. Once you have established liability, you may be able to hold the at-fault driver liable to compensate you for your damages, such as the medical costs.
Additional damages may include lost wages, loss of consortium, property damages, pain and suffering, and more.
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ClientLearn About How a Parking Lot Accident Attorney Can Help You During a Free Consultation Today
If you or a loved one are looking to speak with an Andrew parking lot accident lawyer, our attorneys can discuss your legal recourse options with you during a free consultation with our law firm. Even if you are still recovering from your parking lot accident, we could potentially fight for compensation on your behalf.
To learn more about beginning a free consultation at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, call us today at (337) 777-7777.
