Who Is Responsible for Parking Garage Injuries in Illinois?

 Posted on November 14, 2024 in Personal Injury

On November 11, 2024, a car fell nearly 20 feet from a parking garage in Norridge. First responders were able to pull the female driver from her vehicle, which had landed on its roof. The cause of the accident is unknown. Although this incident is unusual, parking garage accidents and injuries are common in Illinois.

What kinds of parking garage incidents qualify for compensation? Who is liable for paying your damages in a personal injury or premises liability claim? A knowledgeable Arlington Heights, IL lawyer from Newland & Newland, LLP can give you case-specific information during your free consultation.

What Kinds of Injury-Producing Incidents Happen in Parking Garages?

People can sustain various injuries in parking garages, with differing causes that may include:

• Vehicle accidents: blind spots, tight turns, excess speed, narrow lanes, low visibility

• Pedestrian accidents: driver or pedestrian distraction, low visibility, judgment errors

• Slip-and-fall accidents: leaking car fluids, precipitation, poor lighting

• Structural hazards: missing handrails, uneven surfaces, broken steps in stairways, elevator issues, crumbling concrete

• Assaults: insufficient lighting, inadequate security, lack of security cameras

When someone else’s negligence is a contributing factor to your Illinois accident or incident, you may be eligible for compensation as long as your degree of fault is less than 50 percent. However, determining fault and liability can be challenging.

What Is Premises Liability?

As a category of personal injury law, premises liability refers to an obligation to keep a premises safe for invitees and guests. The party responsible for a parking garage could be a property management company, parking garage owner, or security company. In some cases, more than one party could share liability.

To file a premises liability claim, you must be able to prove that:

• You were not trespassing on the property, with a few possible exceptions.

• The responsible party knew or should have known about a dangerous condition on the premises.

• That party had sufficient time to address the hazard yet failed to do so.

• The hazard was the direct cause of your injuries and associated damages.

• The incident that injured you was a reasonably expected outcome of the hazard.

An investigation can determine the cause of your incident and your options for compensation.

Is the Parking Garage Always Liable for Your Injuries?

Although your accident took place in a parking garage, other people could be responsible. For instance, careless drivers may have caused a car or pedestrian accident. Even though conditions in a parking garage may have given a criminal an excuse to act, both the perpetrator and the parking garage could be liable for your damages. Your attorney from Newland & Newland, LLP knows how to investigate and find supporting evidence that establishes fault and liability. Your damages could include:

• Medical treatment

• Property damage

• Lost income

• Pain and suffering

• Lost ability to enjoy life

When you qualify for compensation, your lawyer from Newland & Newland, LLP will work to help you recover the highest amount available.

Call Our Experienced Rolling Meadows, IL Premises Liability Lawyers

When someone else’s negligence is the cause of your injuries, Newland & Newland, LLP can help you hold them accountable. Call us at 847-797-8000 to schedule a free consultation where you can discuss your case with one of our skilled Palatine, IL personal injury attorneys.