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Holding drivers and store owners accountable for crashing into buildings
Sometimes, drivers crash into restaurants, retail stores, convenience stores, residences, and other buildings. These accidents, known as car incursions, harm the building occupants, drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, in addition to damaging buildings and vehicles. At Crandall & Pera Law, our lawyers understand the unique challenges in showing who is liable and why the accident was preventable. Our Kentucky car incursion attorneys seek to make victims whole again by demanding compensation for their pain and suffering, medical bills, lost income, and car and building property damage. Call us today to learn how to hold the responsible people and businesses liable for your injuries or the death of a loved one.
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Table of Contents
- How common are car incursion accidents?
- What are the causes of car incursion accidents in Kentucky?
- Who do you hold accountable when cars strike buildings?
- What can property owners and drivers do to prevent car incursion accidents in Kentucky?
- What compensation can I receive for a Kentucky car incursion accident claim?
- Do you have a Kentucky car incursion lawyer near me?
How common are car incursion accidents?
Drivers run their vehicles into buildings nearly 100 times a day, according to data from the Storefront Safety Council. These car accidents injured nearly 16,000 people in 2022. Incursion accidents include driving into homes, schools, stores, offices, restaurants, apartment complexes, religious centers, laundromats, and many other buildings that have occupants. The number of injuries is four times higher than the number of people the group estimated were hurt in 2020 when Streetsblog first covered its data just two years ago.
What are the causes of car incursion accidents in Kentucky?
At Crandall & Pera Law, we work with investigators, the police, and others to show how a driver in Kentucky could crash into a car. We also thoroughly question everyone involved in the accident and examine the steps that the driver and the property owner should have taken to prevent the incursion accident.
Some of the reasons drivers drive into completely stationary objects like buildings include the following:
- Driver distraction. Incursion accidents can occur if a driver is texting, using a mobile phone, eating, looking at a navigation system, or doing anything that might take the driver’s eyes off the buildings and roads around the driver.
- Drunk driving. Drivers who are intoxicated or under the influence of drugs usually have little idea where they’re driving and little ability to respond to any emergencies, such as realizing that they need to brake hard to avoid crashing into a building.
- Pedal mistakes. Some car incursion accidents occur because a driver mistakenly applies the accelerator when they mean to apply the brake.
- Property owners and the people/businesses responsible for traffic and parking lanes around a store or other building should take steps to ensure drivers understand which movements are proper and which ones may cause an accident. Drivers who are confused should stop and get help instead of making the bad decision to continue driving.
- Medical emergencies. A driver who has a heart attack, stroke, blackout, leg numbness, or other conditions can cause a car incursion due to their medical condition.
- Accidents. Some car incursion accidents are the second accident. The first accident is when two cars collide and one or both cars then veer into a building.
- Crash and grab. Some drivers intentionally crash into a building. They then leave the car, enter the building, take merchandise or any cash they can seize, and then flee – all within a few minutes.
- Other causes. Some of the other reasons that car incursion accidents happen in Kentucky include:
- Defective brakes and other defective car parts
- The failure of the property owner or parking lot owner to install obstacles or barriers to prevent drivers from driving into buildings
- Loose items like floor mats near the brakes that make braking difficult
- Faulty directional signs or the lack of directional signs
- Poor lane markings or the failure to have lane markings
- Seniors are generally more prone to having car accidents due to slower reaction times and poorer vision. Teenagers are prone to take more chances.
Who do you hold accountable when cars strike buildings?
Our Kentucky car incursion accident lawyers represent drivers, passengers, building occupants, pedestrians, bicycle riders, and the families of loved ones who die.
At Crandall & Pera Law, we file personal injury and car accident claims against the following:
- Negligent drivers
- The driver’s employer
- The owner of the car if the driver and owner differ
- The store owner
- The owner of the parking lot
- Parking lot and roadway maintenance companies
- Sellers of alcohol to drivers who were visibly intoxicated
- Manufacturers of defective car parts
- Other responsible parties
Our lawyers understand which liability insurance applies to your claim, such as a driver’s liability policy, a store’s general liability, your UM/UIM policy, or other personal and commercial policies.
What can property owners and drivers do to prevent car incursion accidents in Kentucky?
The Storefront Safety Council suggests that store owners consider the following ways to prevent car incursion accidents:
- Increase visibility
- Install better signs to indicate the speed limit and the location of the store
- Install bollards or barriers
Other safety precautions include the following:
- Drivers should never drink and drive. They should avoid all distractions while driving. Drivers should drive very slowly near buildings and use a high degree of caution.
- The police can help by enforcing Kentucky’s driver intoxication laws.
- Communities can help by educating the public about the dangers of car incursion accidents.
- Manufacturers should consider installing the latest technology to help alert drivers that buildings are nearby.
Shoppers and other pedestrians should be careful when moving cars are nearby.
What compensation can I receive for a Kentucky car incursion accident claim?
At Crandall & Pera Law, we have a strong record of obtaining substantial jury verdicts and insurance settlements. We diligently review your medical needs, the cost of your medical care, the possible complications, and every way your injuries are making your life difficult or impossible. We review all your financial losses because you can’t work, you have property damage, and all other economic and personal damages.
Our Kentucky car incursion accident lawyers demand compensation for all your damages to date and all your future damages, including all your:
- Medical expenses of every nature
- Lost income, including wages, benefits, business income, and permanent disability benefits
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Property damages
- Inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of bodily function
- Loss of consortium (enjoyment of marital relations)
If the conduct of a defendant is malicious, as in a crash and grab case, we seek punitive damages.
Our Kentucky car accident lawyers also file wrongful death claims if a car incursion accident takes the life of a close family member.
Do you have a Kentucky car incursion lawyer near me?
Yes. We meet injury victims and their families at our office located at 201 E Main St., Suite 530, in
Lexington, KY.
We will meet you at your home or another convenient location if your injuries prevent you from traveling. We also help clients by phone and online video discussions.
We’ve helped many clients like you. We’re here to guide you each step of the way.
Contact our Kentucky car incursion lawyers now
It’s natural to think if you’re inside a building, that you’ll be safe. It’s natural to think a driver will never run into a building. Sadly, these accidents happen all too often. At Crandall & Pera Law, we understand how upset you are. You have a lot of pain, and your bills are increasing. Our Kentucky car accident lawyers have 30 years of experience fighting for car accident injury victims. We’ve helped many victims obtain strong recoveries. Please call us or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle car accident claims on a contingency fee basis.