Most
parking lot owners or operators likely have little worry about
maintaining their properties for as long as customers keep pouring
in. For them, all it takes is to a bit of cleaning and sweeping off
dirt and dust. It’s probably only when they are hit with a premises
liability lawsuit that they think to themselves, “I should have
maintained my property better.”
A
parking lot is a heavy traffic area that bears the weight of combined
heavy and light vehicles on a daily basis, requiring utmost
maintenance efforts. It’s also exposed to the elements, ranging
from harmful UV rays to rainfall. A good way to combat negative
effects due to those factors is to apply a sealcoat to the surface as
a layer of protection.
A
parking lot that’s not been regularly applied with a sealcoat is
prone to potholes, cracks, and rough or uneven surfaces. These can
prove to be a trip hazard, with any unfortunate person stepping on
it, and then slipping and falling, thereby incurring injuries. This
scenario, of course, is ripe for a premises liability lawsuit, which
no property owner would ever want to have to deal with.
Facing
a case like this is not only expensive, it can also tarnish a
business reputation as well. To avoid such legal issues, maintenance
should be on every property and parking lot owner’s mind. Simple
efforts like filling in cracks and potholes can help, as well as
sealcoating.
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