Legal Question in Personal Injury in Illinois
personal injury
I was hit as a pedestrian in a parking
lot at a state university where I go to
school. The driver fled the scene. I
sustained injuries to my back and
neck, for which I am receiving
treatment right now. The driver of
the vehicle was eventually caught,
and she has liability insurance. My
question is this: Does the university
hold any liability for the accident, for
not providing a safe environment for
it's students and faculty? These
parking lots (which the school
charges substantial amounts of
money to park in) are notoriously
dangerous. There are no speed
bumps, caution signs, or stop lines
painted on the asphalt. Police
presence in the lots is limited to
ticket issuance. There is no waiver
of liability signed when you apply for
a parking permit. It seems to me
that the university owes it's students
a safer environment, when they are
charging and making money for the
right to park.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: personal injury
Generally a state entity is immune for its negligence-however there are exceptions to this that are very fact intensive. I need to know more about the area and the event itself in order to know whether it is possible to bring an action against the university.
You may call my office and speak with my assistant and give her all the information--I will be then in a better position to provide you with an answer.
I hope this helps,
Taradji Law Offices
Re: personal injury
The university may have liability
for the injury, but the certain
target is the motorist.
The university would be claiming
that the motorist was the
cause of the collision not
any conduct on their part.
I would glad to be speak with you
further. Please do not hesitate
to contact me for a free no
obligation consultation.
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