Lighting in Parking Lot Contributes to Serious Injury

ByMichael Talve, CEO

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Updated onSeptember 23, 2017

Lighting in Parking Lot Contributes to Serious Injury

This case involves an injury sustained by an elderly woman in a supermarket parking lot. The plaintiff, a seventy-two-year-old female, was traveling to the supermarket with her son at 11:45 pm. There was a large pothole in the parking lot with a warning sign, but because of the low level of lighting, neither the sign nor the pothole was visible from the parking spot. As the elderly woman stepped out of her son’s vehicle, she stepped into the pothole, falling over. She sustained a broken hip, three cracked ribs, and a concussion.

Question(s) For Expert Witness

1. Should there have been adequate lighting in the supermarket parking lot?

2. Is more prevalent signage required to warn patrons of a known risk/dangerous element in a parking lot?

Expert Witness Response E-006040

inline imageI am a certified property manager dealing with issues involving the management of commercial and residential real estate matters. One issue I see right away is "bad" lighting. I would need to know exactly what that means with greater specificity. I need to know if the lighting that was in place at the time of the incident was fully operational and up to code as well.

About the author

Michael Talve, CEO

Michael Talve, CEO

Michael Talve stands at the forefront of legal innovation as the CEO and Managing Director of Expert Institute. Under his leadership, the Expert Institute has established itself as a vital player in the legal technology arena, revolutionizing how lawyers connect with world-class experts and access advanced legal technology. Michael's role involves not only steering the company's strategic direction but also ensuring the delivery of unparalleled intelligence and cutting-edge solutions to legal professionals. His work at Expert Institute has been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of attorneys in case preparation and execution, making a significant impact on the legal industry's approach to expert consultation and technological integration. Michael's vision and execution have positioned the Expert Institute as a key facilitator in the intersection of law and technology.

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