A lot of Mission Viejo and Orange County motorists underestimate the risk of accidents and injuries in a Mission Viejo parking lot. Parking lots present substantial risk for cars and SUVs, motorcyclists and pedestrians alike. Space is always a premium for real estate developers and California parking lots are not designed to be spacious and safety oriented. They are often dark, not very well lit spaces where visibility is limited and the movement of people and vehicles is virtually non-stop.
Many drivers tend to go too fast, especially in familiar areas and parking lots. Drivers are often distracted as they check their cell phones for messages or lists associated with the store or business they are visiting. The sharp turns, tight corners and even landscaping and vegetation associated with our parking areas often limit visibility for the driver. They may not ever see the pedestrian, motorcycle or car which is just around the corner until an injury accident has already occurred.
Accidents and injury in a Mission Viejo parking lot can actually be legally quite complex. A pedestrian is no match for a moving vehicle and a person who is hit by a car in a parking lot often suffers serious injuries including broken bones and fractures, head injuries and soft tissue injury. In many cases the benefit of the doubt will go to the pedestrian, but there are often questions of responsibility, and the amount of negligence each party contributed to accidents and injury in a parking lot.
My name is Rivers Morrell and I have more than 40 years of experience in these cases. My law firm will thoroughly investigate all aspects of a parking lot accident and protect our client’s rights while seeking full and fair compensation for their injuries. There is often video and other evidence from the scene which provides support for our client’s case.
Many insurance companies are going to downplay the severity of accidents and injuries in a Mission Viejo parking lot. “The car wasn’t going that fast,” or “Your injuries aren’t too severe” are excuses they will use to attempt you to settle quickly for far less than you need or deserve.
If you have suffered injuries in a parking lot in Mission Viejo or anywhere in Orange County or Southern California we invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and the legal industry and contact us or call 949-305-1400 for a free consultation. There is no cost to you out of pocket for our services as we work on a contingency fee basis.
