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Sunday evening, around 7 pm a car careened into the Pacific Beach Woodstock’s Pizza outdoor dining patio. The patio, a makeshift outdoor seating area that was one of many that popped up during covid 19, sits just inches from the street where cars pass going 35 mph.
According to San Diego Police, one person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries following the collision.
Police did not make any arrests, and investigators do not believe alcohol played a role in the crash.
Outdoor Patios in San Diego
The outdoor patios such as the one at the Pacific Beach Woodstock’s Pizza are known as parklets. Parklets sprung up all around San Diego during COVID-19 to provide ventilated eating areas for diners. However, years after the COVID-19 pandemic, the parklets are still being used regularly.
While parklets helped to save many restaurants struggling financially during the pandemic, they may be problematic now. Several cities in and around San Diego are now reconsidering parklets. Some believe it is more important to get back the extra parking spaces and deconstruct the parklets for good. This week, several cities, including Chula Vista and Encinitas, will be discussing the issue of parklets and what to do moving forward.
Legal Options Available to Injured and Affected Victims
Victims of this collision may face financial, emotional, and physical hardships in the aftermath of the accident. They may be able to take legal action to obtain damages to lessen those burdens by filing a personal injury claim.
Personal Injury Claims
If victims can successfully prove that another party’s negligence caused or contributed to the cause of the accident, they may be able to file a personal injury claim. To be successful, one would need to show that the driver or another party failed to exercise reasonable care, and thus caused the crash and injuries.
Compensation available in this type of claim may cover:
- Medical expenses – such as emergency treatment, hospital stays, ongoing medical care, and more
- Lost wages – income lost due to being unable to work while recovering
- Pain and suffering – compensation for physical pain and emotional distress experienced because of the accident
- Property damage – compensation to cover any personal property damaged in the collision
- And more
“This accident is unfortunate and we hope for their speedy recovery,” says Brett Schreiber, attorney at Singleton Schreiber, “As a personal injury attorney, I understand that accidents can have significant impacts on the victim and their family. I believe it is important that the victim knows they may have legal avenues to pursue and could consider speaking with a personal injury lawyer to learn more about their options.”
If you’ve been injured while dining on an outdoor patio or parklet, contact the San Diego personal injury team at Singleton Schreiber today to learn how they can help you. Call (619) 771-3473 or email info@singletonschreiber.com to learn more about your options.
