When you enter a business parking lot, you expect to park your car and safely complete your errand. If you suffer an injury in the parking lot, you may be able to hold the property owner or manager liable, depending on where and how the injury occurred.
Proving parking lot premises liability claims in Charlotte requires showing that the property owner knew or reasonably should have known about the dangerous conditions that caused your injury. The attorneys at The Downer Law Firm have been holding negligent property owners legally responsible for unsafe conditions since 1977. If you have been injured in an unsafe or improperly monitored parking lot, trust the premises liability attorneys from your hometown legal team to help you recover fair compensation for your injuries.
When someone arrives on a property, the owner’s duty of care depends on why that person is there. An invitee, despite the name, is someone who is there for business purposes that benefit both the visitor and the owner. A licensee is a guest who is there for their own reasons. Trespassers are on the property unlawfully.
Property owners owe invitees the highest duty of care. They must inspect the property for any known hazards and make repairs when possible. If a hazard cannot be repaired, the owner must warn invitees about it and take steps to protect them from harm. If the owner fails to do so, they may be held liable for any injuries their negligence causes. These legal duties apply to all types of premises, including parking lots, and often form the basis of liability claims in Charlotte.
Parking lots may be the shared responsibility of multiple businesses, or a management company may operate them under a lease. Whoever is responsible for the property may be liable for dangerous conditions, including:
Property owners in Charlotte are liable for issues that they know or should reasonably know about, including those in the parking area. Once they become aware of a dangerous condition, they must take steps to correct it.
For instance, if the area is a known high-crime area, the owner must provide adequate lighting and security measures, even if there have been no previous robberies on the premises. A premises liability lawyer could help you show that the property owner should have been aware of the issue that caused your injury and failed to correct the problem.
Our lawyers at The Downer Law Firm handle many parking lot premises liability claims in Charlotte. Your hometown legal team is here to help you pursue swift compensation for your injuries so you can move forward. With nearly 50 years of experience, we can gather the information necessary to prove your claim and win the settlement you need.
The initial consultation is free, and we work on a contingency fee basis, so there is no cost to you until we settle or win your case. Call our office now for a free and confidential case review.
