Commercial Parking Lot Injuries

First and foremost, seek medical attention, even if your injuries seem minor. Some injuries, such as soft tissue damage or internal bleeding, may not present symptoms right away. Medical documentation will also be essential to your legal claim.

Next, report the incident to the property owner or business where the injury occurred. Request that an incident report be filed and obtain a copy if possible. Document the scene with photos or videos of any hazards, your injuries, and any damage to personal property. Collect contact information from any witnesses.

Finally, contact an experienced personal injury attorney. At Georgelis Law, we step in immediately to protect your rights, communicate with insurance companies, and gather evidence before it’s lost. The steps you take in the hours and days following your accident can significantly impact the outcome of your case.

The value of your claim depends on several factors: the severity of your injuries, medical costs, lost income, and impact on your quality of life. In addition to these economic damages, you may also be entitled to non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering or emotional distress.

If the responsible party acted with gross negligence- such as failing to treat a known hazard- you may also pursue punitive damages, which are designed to punish egregious behavior and deter future misconduct.

At Georgelis Law, we don’t settle for lowball offers. We thoroughly calculate the true value of your losses, including long-term medical needs, reduced earning capacity, and personal suffering. We fight aggressively to ensure you receive every penny you’re owed- whether through settlement or at trial.

Absolutely. Under Pennsylvania premises liability law, property owners have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for customers, tenants, and visitors. This includes keeping walkways and parking lots free from hazards like potholes, snow and ice, poor lighting, debris, and other dangerous conditions.

When property owners fail to inspect or repair these issues- or fail to warn visitors of a known hazard- they may be held liable for injuries that occur as a result. Our team has successfully held businesses accountable for failing to salt icy surfaces, repair crumbling asphalt, and provide adequate signage in busy lots.

If you believe negligence contributed to your accident, contact us right away. These cases often rely on proving notice- whether the property owner knew or should have known about the condition- so the sooner we can investigate, the stronger your case will be.

Yes. Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you can still recover damages as long as you were less than 51% at fault for the accident. However, your compensation will be reduced in proportion to your percentage of fault.

For example, if you are found to be 20% responsible for not watching where you were walking and the other party is 80% responsible, your total compensation will be reduced by 20%.

Insurance companies love to shift blame, even when their insured clearly caused the injury. That’s why it’s essential to have experienced legal counsel to push back on unfair fault allegations. At Georgelis Law, we have decades of experience rebutting these arguments and ensuring our clients receive fair compensation.

In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims- including those involving parking lot injuries- is generally two years from the date of the accident. If you wait too long, your right to pursue compensation could be permanently lost.

However, it’s never wise to wait until the deadline is close. Evidence can disappear, witnesses can become unreachable, and businesses may make repairs or changes that eliminate proof of negligence. The sooner you involve our team, the better positioned we’ll be to build a compelling case.

There are some exceptions to the timeline, such as when the injured person is a minor or when the defendant is a government entity. Call Georgelis First at 717-394-3004 to understand how the time limit applies to your specific case.

Evidence is everything in personal injury law, especially when proving liability in a parking lot accident. Critical pieces of evidence may include:

• Photographs or videos of the accident scene and conditions
• Surveillance footage from security cameras
• Witness statements
• Police or incident reports
• Medical records documenting your injuries
• Maintenance logs from the property owner
• Weather reports (in cases involving ice, snow, or rain)

Our firm takes immediate action to preserve and secure key evidence before it’s lost. We also work with expert witnesses- such as accident reconstructionists or property safety consultants- to bolster your case.

Never assume that evidence will remain available indefinitely. Businesses often overwrite or delete security footage in as little as 24–72 hours. That’s why it’s vital to call our attorneys right away so we can send preservation letters and take immediate steps to protect your claim.

Absolutely. In fact, pedestrian injuries in parking lots are extremely common and often more serious than vehicle-on-vehicle collisions due to the vulnerability of the person on foot.

Whether you were hit by a reversing car, tripped over a broken curb, or slipped on an untreated patch of ice, you may be entitled to compensation if negligence played a role. These cases often involve both driver negligence and unsafe property conditions- sometimes both.

As a pedestrian, you have the same right to seek damages for injuries as someone involved in a traditional car accident. Our firm has handled countless pedestrian injury cases and knows how to present compelling evidence, whether the at-fault party is a driver, business, or property management company.

Large retailers and commercial property management firms often have teams of lawyers and insurance adjusters working to protect their interests and limit liability. That makes it even more important to have skilled legal representation on your side.

At Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino, we are not intimidated by corporate legal teams. In fact, we’ve taken on- and won against- some of the biggest names in retail and commercial real estate. We know how to navigate their internal reporting systems, demand preservation of video evidence, and challenge their attempts to downplay or deny fault.

If you were injured on property owned by a national chain or franchise, don’t wait. Let us go to work immediately to level the playing field and protect your rights.

At Georgelis, Larsen & Sabatino Injury Law Firm, P.C., we handle all personal injury claims on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing upfront- and you owe us nothing at all unless we win your case.

We offer free consultations so you can understand your legal options without any pressure or obligation. If we take your case, we cover all costs associated with building it, including hiring experts, obtaining records, and negotiating with insurance companies.

Our goal is to make high-quality legal representation accessible to anyone who has been injured through no fault of their own. You’ve already been burdened enough by medical bills and missed work. Let us take care of the legal battle so you can focus on healing.