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Parking lots shouldn’t be a dangerous place but they can be dangerous places if they are not properly maintained and cleaned, especially during inclement weather or when there are potholes, trash, or other hazards present. If you slip and fall or twist your ankle in a pothole in a parking lot, you may wonder who is liable for your injuries. Here’s what you need to know.
In Kentucky, property owners and managers have a duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for those who use them. This includes parking lots. If a property owner or manager fails to take reasonable steps to maintain a parking lot in a safe condition, and someone is injured. As a result, they may be held liable for the injured person’s damages. This is the same for snow, leaves, trash, or other tripping hazards that can create risks for pedestrians and customers.
Determining liability in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident in a parking lot can be complex, and may depend on a variety of factors, including:
Whether the hazard was open and obvious or whether the property owner should have known about it
Whether the property owner had a reasonable opportunity to repair or warn about the hazard
Whether the injured person was using the parking lot in a reasonable and foreseeable manner
Whether the injured person was distracted or not paying attention to their surroundings
If you slip and fall or twist your ankle in a pothole in a parking lot, it’s important to take photos of the hazard and report the incident to the property owner or manager as soon as possible. You should also seek medical attention right away, even if you don’t think your injuries are serious.
If you decide to pursue legal action against the property owner or manager, it’s important to consult with an experienced attorney who can help you understand your legal rights and options.
If you slip and fall or twist your ankle in a pothole in a parking lot, the property owner or manager may be liable for your injuries if they failed to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition. It’s important to take photos, report the incident, and seek medical attention right away. Consulting with an experienced attorney can help you understand your legal options.
Sources:
“Premises Liability” by Kentucky Department of Insurance, https://insurance.ky.gov/Publications/Pages/Premises-Liability.aspx
“Kentucky Law on Slip and Fall Accidents” by AllLaw, https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/personal-injury/kentucky-slip-fall-laws.html
“What You Should Know About Slip and Fall Accidents” by U.S. Department of Labor, https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/slip-fall_hazards.pdf
