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Michael Hersh and Ian Kirtman, Trial Attorneys
August 14, 2023
Attorneys Michael Hersh and Ian Kirtman are experienced personal injury attorneys who have won their clients more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements throughout their 30 years of experience.
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It is a known fact that accidents can occur anywhere. However, most people have reason to believe that they are safe from oncoming traffic when they are entering, exiting, or inside a store. Unfortunately, vehicles crash into buildings, including storefronts, far more frequently than some may assume. When these crashes occur, they frequently cause serious injuries. The most obvious party to pursue a personal injury claim against is the person driving the car. However, there are also many occasions when the building owner or operator can be held legally responsible for the injured person’s damages as well.
If you were injured in a storefront crash and want to discuss what your next steps should be legally, contact the team at Hersh Kirtman Injury Law. Our legal professionals can assist you in filing a strong claim so you may pursue the fair compensation you deserve.
How Do Storefront Crashes Occur?
Unfortunately, accidents, especially those involving motor vehicles, can occur anywhere. While a car crashing into a storefront may seem unlikely, there is a higher likelihood of these incidents occurring than you may think. Many businesses know this as well. While all individuals who get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle must uphold a duty of care to act in a reasonably safe manner, this is not always the case. When a driver breaches this duty of care and acts negligently, they may cause a storefront crash as a result.
Some of the most common causes of storefront crashes are as follows:
- The at-fault driver activated the accelerator instead of the brake pedal, causing them to crash into the storefront
- The driver lost control of their vehicle
- The driver was distracted
- The driver was using the vehicle as a tool in a crime, known as a ram-raid
- The driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol
While store owners can not control the actions of others who may cause these storefront crashes, there are some steps they can take to try and prevent future accidents from occurring. To prevent storefront crashes, the store owners can implement the following safety measures to help protect patrons in the store:
Rearrange the Store’s Parking Lot
Store owners can take a look at how the current parking lot is structured. If this type of store requires cars to pull right up to a window or door, the parking spots are too close together, or there is only one way in or out, then it may be advisable to redesign the parking lot to be as safe as possible and maneuver vehicles away from the storefront.
Install Safety Bollards
These short posts set up outside of storefronts are used to keep traffic out of designated areas.
If you have been injured in a storefront accident, you have rights when it comes to pursuing justice. Justice in these cases involves finding all responsible parties, not just the obvious ones, like the driver. To get help pursuing a claim after a storefront crash, contact a personal injury lawyer today.
Can You Collect Compensation From a Storefront Crash Claim?
Victims of storefront crashes may be unsure of what legal options are available to them following their injuries. If you were harmed in a storefront crash, you have the right to bring a personal injury claim to recover damages related to the injuries you suffered.
The damages you may be eligible to retain from your storefront accident include the following:
- Medical expenses in the past and future
- Lost wages in the past and future
- Lost earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Disability
- Disfigurement
- Loss of the capacity to enjoy life
A personal injury lawyer can help you determine the value of your case and work to maximize how much you are compensated in a settlement or jury verdict.
Retain a Trusted Storefront Crash Lawyer for Help With Your Claim
No one expects to become the victim of a crash while walking inside or near a store. However, storefront crashes are much more common than you may know. If you have suffered injuries in a storefront crash, one of our trusted lawyers can help you get the justice you deserve.
At Hersh Kirtman Injury Law, we provide clients with the legal representation they need to strengthen their personal injury claim and are passionate about ensuring our clients recover the damages caused to them after a negligent party causes a storefront crash that leaves them injured. To schedule a free case evaluation with one of our storefront crash lawyers, contact us today by filling out our contact form or giving us a call at (561) 208-3700.
