The driver of a Toyota Camry struck a parked police vehicle in Philadelphia recently. The incident happened on the north side of City Hall, located on Broad Street. The collision was not just a fender bender. Instead, it was so significant that the Camry flipped over. The driver of the car did not suffer injuries in the accident.
The police car was an unmarked vehicle, and a police officer was in it at the time of the accident. The driver of the Camry did not suffer any injuries, but the police officer was taken to Jefferson Hospital for minor injuries.
The case is being investigated. It is not clear what caused the incident to take place.
How Parked Vehicles Are Struck
Car accidents involving just one moving car are not uncommon, but they often indicate a driver’s failure to pay attention to the roadway. The driver may have been distracted by a text message or perhaps did not see the parked car because they were adjusting the navigation on their vehicle. Fatigue, impairment, and even poor lighting or visibility are all factors that could contribute to such an accident.
For the victim in a parked car, the damage to their vehicle and medical losses are still high. Getting fair compensation for those losses tends to be complex, as insurance companies routinely work to minimize anything paid out.
When you are in a car accident or suffer injuries and losses when someone strikes your parked vehicle, turn to a local attorney. At Kwartler Manus, we want to help you.