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Parking Lot LiabilityInsurance industry statistics for commercial property show that major liability losses come from trips and falls in the parking areas and walkways. With spring around the corner, now is an excellent time to examine your lot and look for liability hazards that can result in personal injury and expensive lawsuits. Negligence is the main cause for liability in the majority of personal injury claims. In the courtroom, negligence can be shown by failure to use reasonable care in maintenance and up keep of your property, and also in the failure to use reasonable care in inspecting for hazards. Do not get caught in a liability trap. Check parking areas and walkways for damage that could cause an employee or customer to fall and be injured. Regular pavement maintenance will serve to help prevent injuries, and also guards against fraudulent claims and injury settlements. When faced with a few areas of broken or cracked pavement in an otherwise sound parking area do not put off repairs. Patching your parking lot can prolong the life of the parking area, and head off any liability problems. Sealcoating and new line striping will give your parking lot a fresh new look. Spring is the time to do an inspection of the parking lot and walkways. Areas with cracks and broken pavement that may not seem to be of any importance to you can have the look of negligence to a jury when seen in photographs.
When inspecting your parking lot you should consider more than just the condition of the parking lot surface. You also need to check the line striping and markings. Handicapped parking spaces and directional arrows should all be clearly marked.
We can help you get the
longest life from your pavement and help to avoid a liability claim. We provide
our customers with free inspections and consultation services, and provide cost
effective solutions to any pavement problems you may have.
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