Parking Lot Accident Laws
Las Vegas, Nevada
Accidents in a parking lot
If your accident in a parking lot resulted in a severe injury, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case.
We represent clients in Las Vegas and Nevada.
We also represent tourists injured while visiting Las Vegas or Nevada.
Parking lot rules
Most large parking lots have stop signs and other traffic control devices for motorists to follow. Drivers in parking lots must follow these stop signs and use caution when backing out of a stall.
Parking lot accident laws
Generally, the parking lot accident laws are the same as the typical auto accidents on the street.
If you accidentally hit another car, you need:
• Stop your vehicle
• Find the other driver and give them your contact information. If you can't find the driver, leave your contact information in or on their vehicle.
Hit and run in a parking lot
In Nevada, you committed a hit-and-run crime if you hit another car in a parking lot and didn't leave your contact information/insurance information. Hit and run in a parking lot may also lead to a license suspension, increased insurance premiums, and civil liabilities.
Private parking lot accident
If your parking lot accident happened on private property (e.g., shopping center, business parking area, or facility), police would only come if somebody is seriously injured or has substantial property damage. Furthermore, the police will claim they cannot issue citations or determine who is at fault on private property. However, you may still have a claim against a careless driver, even if the driver was not cited.
Paid garage accident liability
Many ask, "Can I sue a parking lot owner if the accident happened in a paid garage?"
Unfortunately, the answer is no. The paid garage is private property; in most situations, you will not recover against the private parking lot.
However, there may be instances where you may have a case based on what the parking company knew or should have known regarding the risk of accidents in their lot.
If you have enough evidence to prove it, your parking lot accident will become a premises liability accident.
Using surveillance video as evidence
Most parking lots have video surveillance cameras installed that captures everything 24/7 and transmit it to a secure location. The parking lots delete these video recordings after a certain number of days. Still, the attorney can issue a Preservation Letter requesting to save the surveillance videos as evidence and get a copy of a video recording of your parking lot accident.
Surveillance video in a parking lot can provide valuable evidence, including footage of the incident, vehicle identification, traffic violations (e.g., speeding at the parking lot), witness presence, conditions, timestamps, and multiple camera angles. These videos may also show how long the parking lot had a problem that caused your accident (e.g., insufficient or unclear signage.) For more information or to discuss your injury, call our office at 702-432-1000.
Parking lot accident: Liability
To have a valid accident liability claim, the attorney must prove that your parking lot accident directly results from another party's negligence or carelessness. That other party could be:
• A careless driver,
• A parking lot owner or parking lot management if the parking lot had missing signs, lane markings, or blind spots, and it caused an accident.
In Nevada, the negligent party (or their business insurance) is financially responsible for all damages. It means the negligent party must pay for the victim's medical bill (past, present, future), lost wages, pain and suffering, destroyed vehicle, and other damages.
Do I have a valid injury claim after a parking lot accident?
If you can answer "yes" to any of the questions listed below, you may have a valid liability claim and need to talk to an attorney for parking lot accidents.
• I got injured in a parking lot accident driving thru the parking lot or pulling out of a parking spot in Las Vegas,
• I got injured in an elevator connected to the parking lot structure,
• I got robbed while getting in/out of your car in a parking lot,
• The lighting fixture fell on me, and I got injured while I was walking in a parking lot,
•I got hit by a car in a parking lot, got hurt, and ended up in an emergency room.
What to do if you got injured in a parking lot accident
The same as after any car accident:
• First, seek medical help: can you walk?
• Take many pictures of your injury and the surrounding area,
• Get eyewitness information if you can,
• Contact a lawyer who has experience handling parking lot accident cases.
We can help
Parking lot accident laws could be very confusing.
If your accident in Las Vegas or Nevada resulted in a severe injury and you ended up in a hospital, call us to discuss your case. We can help you get compensated for your medical bills and other damages.
We work on a contingency basis, which means - if we cannot get your settlement money, we don't get paid, and you don't owe us anything.
To schedule an appointment, call us at 702-432-1000 and ask to speak with an attorney who handles parking lot accident cases.
The initial consultation is free.
We serve clients in Las Vegas, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and the rest of Nevada.
Last updated on January 31, 2024.
