Legal Question in Traffic Law in Ohio

Private lot responsibilty

If there is an accident in a private parking lot and the police come but not sitation is issued who is liable?.


Asked on 10/20/03, 12:14 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Joseph Jacobs Jacobs & Lowder

Re: Private lot responsibilty

It doesn't matter if it is on private property if they did something that caused the accident. You sue the other person civilly. Many times officers don't cite, but that doesn't stop you.

Joe Jacobs

216-952-1990 / 216-227-0900

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Answered on 10/20/03, 2:53 pm
Timothy Hess T. Hess & Associates, LLC

Re: Private lot responsibilty

Even though on private property and a citation was not issued, the rules of the road still apply. Whoever had the right of way is the person who may bring a civil suit for damages as a result of the other party's negligence.

If you have further questions, please call me: 216-241-1214.

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Answered on 10/20/03, 3:11 pm


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