A Midwest City parking lot crash often happens when a driver backs out, cuts across empty spaces, or misses a pedestrian behind a parked car. Oklahoma’s modified comparative negligence rule (23 O.S. § 13) still lets an injured claimant recover even if they share some fault, unless their fault is greater than the other driver’s. Suit must generally be filed within two years under 12 O.S. § 95(A)(3).
Where Parking Lot Accidents Happen in Midwest City
Parking lot crashes cluster wherever traffic is heaviest: the shopping centers along SE 15th Street and Air Depot Boulevard, and the crowded lots at Rose State College. Distracted backing, blocked sightlines between rows of parked cars, and drivers cutting through empty spaces to save time cause most of these collisions, often catching pedestrians completely off guard.
Fault and Comparative Negligence in a Parking Lot Crash
Determining fault often turns on who had the right-of-way in a main drive lane versus a parking row. It also depends on which driver failed to check mirrors or a blind spot before backing out. A police report and any nearby store’s surveillance footage can help settle who was actually responsible.
Two-Year Deadline to File a Parking Lot Accident Claim
Oklahoma law generally gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit, as described above. Waiting to talk with a lawyer can mean lost surveillance footage, faded witness memory, and a harder case to prove.
Talk to a Midwest City Parking Lot Accident Attorney
Hasbrook & Hasbrook has represented Oklahoma car accident claimants since 2000. We can help you gather the police report, witness statements, and surveillance footage a parking lot claim depends on. Call (405) 605-2426 or tell us about your Midwest City parking lot accident for a free consultation, or browse other car accident claims we handle in Midwest City.
