Falls in Parking Lot in Philadelphia

Fallen in a Philadelphia Parking Lot? Fight For Your Rights With an Experienced Attorney

Philadelphia is the most populous city in Pennsylvania and one of the most populated cities in the entire United States. A center for business, manufacturing, technology and the arts, Philadelphia is a city on the move. As such, you can find Philadelphians out and about each day living their lives. One of the places where city residents come into contact most with one another are the parking lots of Philadelphia. Parking lots are where you can find people coming and going, into and out of businesses, schools, government buildings and a host of other locations. 

As the level of activity increases in area parking lots, so too does the likelihood of you becoming involved in a fall accident. Falls in parking lots in Philadelphia are among the most common types of accidents that you can become injured by. Whether you slipped and fell on a wet surface or were injured in a vehicular collision, falling down in a parking lot is a serious matter. Addressing those responsible for your injuries is critical as you begin the recovery process from your injuries. 

Anthony C. Gagliano, III, Esquire, P.C. advocates for the rights of our clients inside and outside the courtroom. Specifically, we know what it takes to help you win in a case involving a parking lot fall. Contact our office today for a free of charge consultation. Our team of legal professionals will answer all of your questions and provide you with feedback based upon your specific circumstances. 

Parking Lots Can Be Dangerous Places No Matter Where You May Be in Philadelphia

What makes a parking lot fall so difficult to protect yourself against is that these accidents can occur anywhere. It does not matter which parking lot you are thinking of- there is no such thing as a completely safe parking lot. Depending upon the layout of the parking lot, the lighting, the number of cars in the lot the chances of you being injured in a fall may be substantial. As a result, you need to have a plan in mind even as you begin the rehabilitation process. 

Offices, grocery stores, restaurants, government buildings and apartment complexes all have parking lots attached to them. It does not matter the time of year or any other factor- every parking lot in Philadelphia provides a certain risk level when it comes to a fall happening. 

Unfortunately, just as parking lot falls are a risk of living life in a big city, injuries are a sometimes unavoidable consequence of being involved in a parking lot fall. Those injuries that a person like you can suffer vary in terms of their severity. On one end of the spectrum are severe injuries like dislocated joints, traumatic brain injuries and fractured vertebrae. On the other end of the spectrum are less severe injuries. These include: bruising, scrapes and muscle strains. No matter the extent of your injuries, you need to seek justice to right the wrongs brought upon you in your parking lot fall accident. 

An Experienced Fall In Parking Lot Attorney is Who You Need to Stand Up for Your Rights

Whether it is an insurance company or defense attorney, do not expect anyone involved in your case to make life easy on you. To go toe to toe with insurance companies and their attorneys, you need to work with someone who has been there before. A person who does not back down from a fight even when the odds are not in your favor. 

Anthony  C. Gagliano, III, Esquire, P.C. puts up a fight on behalf of clients injured in parking lot falls everyday. When you are injured and facing the consequences of a fall there is nobody better to have walking alongside you. Our office acts with diligence on behalf of our clients. We do not take any client for granted. Instead, we investigate your parking lot fall, identify the liable party and then move forward to reach a settlement with the at-fault party. 

Are you ready to finally find the answers to the questions you have been asking yourself since the fall took place? Then contact our office today for a free of charge consultation. Anthony C. Gagliano, III, Esquire, P.C. takes on the challenges of Philadelphia’s most difficult parking lot fall cases. We are proud of our successes in these cases and want you to experience that level of success, as well. 

What Causes Falls in Parking Lots in Philadelphia to Occur?

Parking lot falls generally fall under the category of a “premises liability” case. These types of legal cases center around the idea that property owners and operators (managers) owe a duty of care to people who enter onto their property. These may be invited guests or bystanders just trying to walk through the parking to save time. With heavily congested parking lots found all over Philadelphia, it is no wonder that these types of cases have become increasingly common. 

Keeping their parking lots clean, free from hazards and properly lighted are among the most important responsibilities of a parking lot owner or manager. Some businesses are simply the parking lot while other parking lots are connected to a larger business or public entity. When a manager, operator or owner breaches the duty of care owed to you, this is where a fall may occur in a parking lot. 

Potholes in pavement plus a poorly lit parking lot equals a situation ripe for falls. Imagine walking through a parking lot at night and twisting your ankle in a deep hole. Upon further inspection, that hole looks to have grown from a much smaller hole some months previous. In addition, the lighting in that area of the parking lot was not functioning. The poor lighting plus the lack of concern over a growing hole was the perfect storm to create a hazard which led to you falling and injuring yourself. 

How to Win Maximum Compensation For Your Injuries

A property owner or operator’s negligence can lead to your severe injuries. From those injuries a number of unwanted issues may arise. These include medical bills, time missed from work and physical pain. Your quality of life will decrease as a result of these issues arising. Anthony C. Gagliano, III, Esquire, P.C. fights on your behalf to win maximum compensation for your injuries and other negative impacts on your quality of life. 

In a parking lot fall claim or legal case, it is possible to win compensation which covers a range of negative events which occurred since your accident. Many people worry about taking emergency medical transportation to a hospital to have their injuries checked. Fortunately, this is a medical cost that is covered by the compensation potentially available to you in an insurance claim or civil lawsuit. 

Doctors visits, rehabilitation, lost wages and diminished future earnings are all recoverable after parking lot falls. Pain and suffering, emotional distress and the loss of enjoyment participating in life-activities can all be recovered. However, these are not guarantees. No matter how badly you were injured it is necessary that you prove the property owner or operator was at fault for the injuries you suffered. To prove a case like this you need an experienced attorney. Anthony C. Gagliano, III, Esquire, P.C. is the right attorney for you and your case. 

Determining Responsibility in a Parking Lot Fall Case

Parking lot falls occur much of the time when a property owner or operator fails to maintain their property in a safe condition. Significantly reducing the likelihood of a parking lot fall is possible when a proper standard of care is utilized. A potential hazard in the parking lot must be made known to anyone in the area. Otherwise, injuries can occur. 

One of the ways to increase safety and decrease the likelihood of injuries happening in parking is to provide proper lighting. Employees, guests and even those walking through the parking lot are all owed a duty of care. That duty of care may differ if you were invited to the parking lot or if you are merely walking through the parking lot, going from one place to another. Understanding this duty of care is essential to proceeding with a claim against the at-fault party. 

You and your attorney will need to examine the circumstances which led to your injuries. Determining negligence when you have fallen in a parking lot can take time. An experienced Philadelphia parking lot falls attorney can conduct an investigation that is oftentimes more detailed and well thought-out than the version conducted by law enforcement. Contact Anthony C. Gagliano, III, Esquire, P.C to learn more about our office and how we can help you.

Consult with Anthony C. Gagliano, III, Esquire, P.C. to Negotiate More Effectively

It is difficult to prove many parking lot fall cases. The amount of evidence available to you and your opposing party may be minimal. In that case, you are relying upon witness statements and other evidence to help you win your case. Filing an insurance claim can be done but successfully negotiating a claim takes experience and knowledge. Working with an attorney is a proven method to reach maximum compensation in a parking lot fall case. 

Determining whether the property owner or operator acted reasonably in caring for the parking lot is a major question which must be answered. Did this individual clean the parking lot sufficiently? Was the lighting bright enough to reveal any safety concerns? These are the types of questions which must be asked in light of the injuries which you have suffered. Only when a property owner or operator can be said to have acted unreasonably would an insurance company accept fault for having caused your injuries. 

How and when your injuries were suffered are also a major consideration in this discussion. The fall you experienced in the parking lot must have led to the injuries you are complaining of. Your medical history and any pre-existing conditions you have are put on full display for an insurance company to consider. When it is unclear that the parking lot fall led directly to the injuries you suffered, it becomes much more complicated for an insurance company to accept fault. An insurance company would argue that the pain you are experiencing could be due to a cause unrelated to your parking lot fall. 

Fallen in a Parking Lot? Contact an Advocate Who Has Your Best Interests at Heart

Anthony C. Gagliano, III, Esquire, P.C. represents people just like you who were injured in parking lot accidents. A fall in a parking lot means you need to develop a plan geared towards achieving success. Success can be measured in a variety of ways. However, success is most clearly defined by holding a party responsible for insufficiently caring for the parking lot which was their responsibility. 

Achieving this type of outcome in a parking lot fall case requires experience and a firm negotiating style. Working to collect medical evidence, arguing firmly on your behalf and then negotiating until a settlement is reached-these are the steps that an attorney with our office can assist you with. Simply put- we know how to successfully negotiate insurance claims on behalf of injured people. This is a responsibility which we take seriously from the beginning of your case until its conclusion. 

If you have any questions about the material we have covered please do not hesitate to contact us. A free of charge consultation is available to you. We understand what it takes to help you win maximum compensation for your injuries, lost wages and other damages.