Can I hold a retailer responsible for failing to maintain the parking lot and stripping as well as physical stop signs?
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Can I hold a retailer responsible for failing to maintain the parking lot and stripping as well as physical stop signs?
I work for a major retail chain and as I was leaving work and was struck by a customer passing through the parking lot. They bypassed a faded stop line. I have recovered from the insurance company of the person that struck me. Can I sue the retailer as well.
Asked on December 10, 2012 under Personal Injury, Texas
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you have fully recovered your damages sustained from the auto mishap in the parking lot where you were struck, under the laws of all states in this country you are entitled to one set of damages and cannot recover against the retailer.
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