Basics of Handlings Parking Lot Auto Accidents in the US

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Basics of Handlings Parking Lot Auto Accidents in
the US
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Introduction

• Many auto accidents occur in parking lots,
  especially during busy shopping seasons. This is
  because there are a lot of activities going on in
  a parking lot at any given timepeople are
  driving around looking for the best spots, others
  are pulling on empty spaces or reversing to
  leave, and pedestrians are coming and going.

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• Accidents that occur in parking lots are similar
  to those that occur in public roads and highways
  in many ways. For instance, regardless of where
  the accident occurs, the most important factor is
  your safety and the safety of everyone involved.
  Besides, the first step to take in both instances
  is to contact your insurance company or notify
  the police. Finally, you cannot leave the scene
  of the accident without exchanging information
  with the other driver as doing so is a crime.

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• Despite these similarities, there are certain
  aspects that are unique to accidents in parking
  lots. You should be aware of some of these
  aspects so that you can handle any occurrence of
  a parking lot accident in the best way possible.
  As a guide, here is an overview of some of the
  most important basics you need to know about
  parking lot auto accidents in the United States.

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Table of contents

• What should you do when you get a parking lot
  accident?
• How is fault determined in parking lot accidents?
  
• Will Insurance cover the accident?
• Should you call the police?
• You need an attorney

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What should you do when you get a parking lot
accident?

• Well, as hinted above, you should handle a
  parking lot accident the same way you do an
  accident on a public road or street. To support
  any claim, you need to gather as many details as
  possible about the accident scene, including
  photos, exchanging insurance information with the
  other driver, and asking passersby to be
  witnesses, especially if they saw the accident.

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How is fault determined in parking lot accidents?

• To determine the driver who is at fault, most
  states use modified comparative negligence or the
  law of proportionate responsibility. The action
  of each driver is examined to establish who was
  more negligent. Each driver is then assigned a
  percentage, which represents the degree of fault
  in causing the accident. The driver who is proved
  to have been more negligent is considered to be
  at fault. In case you are partially at fault in
  causing the accident, any kind of compensation
  that you receive will be reduced based on your
  percentage of negligence.

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• Generally, two factors are commonly used to
  determine liability
• Was the car moving? If one car was moving at the
  time of the accident, its driver is mostly
  considered to be at fault for the accident. If
  you hit a car that is legally parked, you are
  highly likely to be found negligent and
  considered to be entirely at fault for the
  accident.

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• The right-of-way In case the cars were moving,
  one driver is considered to have the right-of-way
  based on the traffic patterns of the parking lot.
  This means that the other driver may be found to
  be negligent for not respecting the right-of-way.
  Other factors may also count like a driver
  failing to yield to a stop sign or speeding.

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Will Insurance cover the accident?

• This depends on the type of insurance cover that
  you have at the time of the accident. All the
  states require drivers to have some type of car
  insurance. However, every states requirement
  varies and some may need you to purchase
  additional coverage. The specific policy that you
  take may also depend on a wide range of factors
  including the type of car that you drive and the
  amount of insurance you decide to buy. Put
  simply, whether or not your insurance provider
  will cover the damages, injuries, or liability
  you incur in a parking lot will depend on your
  specific insurance policy.

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Should you call the police?

• In most cases, when an accident occurs on a
  public road or street, the police will respond
  and write an accident report. Generally, the
  police respond to ensure public safety and gather
  information. Police reports on accident scenes
  are very useful because they capture some of the
  most important information about the accident,
  including the names of the people involved in the
  accident, vehicle registration numbers and
  details, and the insurance information of both
  the drivers.

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• For a parking lot accident, however, there is no
  guarantee that police will respond unless there
  are public safety concerns or serious injuries
  are involved. Most parking accidents involve
  minor injuries and property damage and are
  usually handled effectively by insurance
  providers, making it needless for the police to
  respond.

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You need an attorney

• Finally, if you are involved in a parking lot
  auto accident, it is advisable to consult an
  attorney immediately. Whether the accident
  results in minor damage or causes serious
  property damage, consulting an attorney is the
  best way to ensure that your rights and claims
  are protected.

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Contact details

• Toner Ramirez, P.A.
• Address 5367 Spring Hill Dr, Spring Hill,
  Florida 34606, United States
• Phone [phone]
• Website https//tonerramirez.com/