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Liability Guide
Who is Liable?
Understanding parking lot accident liability.
Negligent Driver
Drivers who fail to yield, back up unsafely, or speed through parking lots are primarily liable. Pedestrians have the right of way.
Property Owner
Property owners must maintain safe parking lots. Poor lighting, potholes, confusing lane markings, and obstructed sightlines create liability.
Property Management
If a management company handles maintenance, they may share liability for failing to address known hazards.
Security Company
If security was hired but failed to patrol or enforce safety rules, they may share liability.
Comparative Fault
In many states, multiple parties can share liability. Even if you were partially at fault, you may still recover compensation proportional to the other parties' fault.