Parking Lot Accident Lawyers for Nashville and Middle Tennessee

Backing out shouldn’t end in a trip to the hospital

Parking lots are supposed to be low-risk places – slow speeds, clear sight lines, plenty of space to stop. But in Nashville and communities throughout Middle Tennessee, a surprising number of serious crashes happen in parking lots. A driver backs out fast. Doesn’t check their mirrors. Assumes no one’s there. In that split second, someone walking behind the car – or driving through the lane – gets hit.

These crashes aren’t “just accidents.” They’re the result of bad decisions. And when the driver who caused a pedestrian accident in a parking lot walks away without taking responsibility, the victim is often left with huge medical bills, lost income, and a system that rarely gives injured people a fair shot without help.

Nashville parking lot accident lawyer Eric Beasley has spent over 25 years holding negligent drivers accountable and forcing insurance companies to take these cases seriously. At the Law Office of Eric Beasley, every claim gets the attention it deserves – because careless driving, even at low speeds, can change someone’s life. If you were seriously injured in a parking lot accident, contact us for a free case evaluation to learn more about your legal options and to protect your right to maximum compensation.

How parking lot crashes happen in Nashville

Parking lot crashes often get treated like minor incidents. But in reality, they happen for the same reasons as any other wreck: carelessness, impatience, distraction. The difference is that parking lots are full of pedestrians, tight turns, and limited visibility – so small mistakes turn into major injuries.

Some of the most common types of parking lot crashes in Middle Tennessee include:

Backing out without looking: The driver reverses out of a spot into a pedestrian, cyclist, or oncoming vehicle. Often happens at grocery stores, apartment complexes, and school lots.
Two cars reversing: Both vehicles back out at once and collide in the middle of the lane.
Pedestrian impact: A person walking behind the vehicle – often pushing a cart or holding a child’s hand – is struck by a car backing out too quickly.
Cyclist impact: A driver opens their door or pulls out into a cyclist riding through the lot.
Hit while parked: The victim’s car is legally parked and gets sideswiped or hit during a turn or lane change.
Pull-through crashes: A driver pulls through an empty space and collides with another vehicle doing the same from the other side.

These crashes happen in places people go every day – Publix lots in Antioch, big-box parking lots in Hendersonville, or church parking lots in Lebanon. The injuries may not make headlines, but they make life harder for the people living with them.

These aren’t minor injuries

Parking lot crashes often involve low speeds – but that doesn’t mean the injuries are minor. A person on foot or bike has no protection against a reversing car. And even inside another vehicle, a sudden impact from the side or rear can cause lasting pain.

Common injuries in parking lot crashes include:

Back and neck strain.
Concussions and head injuries.
Shoulder, wrist, or knee damage.
Herniated discs.
Broken bones.
Soft tissue injuries and nerve damage.

These injuries can keep someone out of work, delay medical procedures, or make it hard to care for family. That deserves to be taken seriously. Insurance companies don’t always see it that way – but Eric Beasley does.

Who’s at fault in a parking lot crash?

Fault in a parking lot crash depends on who had the right of way – and who failed to check before moving. In Tennessee, a driver backing out of a space has a duty to yield to traffic already in the lane. If they didn’t look or didn’t wait, they’re usually at fault.

That doesn’t stop insurance companies from trying to blame the person who got hit. They might argue:

You “should have seen them coming.”
You were walking or driving too fast.
You weren’t paying attention.
You weren’t visible enough.

In Tennessee, fault matters. If the insurance company can claim you were 50 percent or more at fault, they don’t have to pay anything. That’s why it helps to have someone who knows what it takes to prove what really happened – and won’t back down when the excuses start.

What to do after a parking lot accident

If you were hit in a parking lot – whether on foot, on a bike, or in a car – there are steps you can take to protect your case:

Call 911 and make sure police respond.
Take photos of the scene, the vehicles, the lane, and any signage.
Get the driver’s insurance and license information.
Talk to witnesses and get contact info.
Get checked out by a doctor, even if pain shows up later.
Don’t talk to the insurance company without legal advice.
Contact the Law Office of Eric Beasley for a free case evaluation.

Parking lots often have security or surveillance footage – but it doesn’t last long. The sooner you contact a lawyer, the better the chances of recovering and preserving key evidence.

Talk to a Nashville parking lot accident lawyer who puts in the work

Eric Beasley has handled hundreds of injury cases across Middle Tennessee – including plenty of parking lot crashes that looked simple at first but turned out to be anything but. He knows how to deal with insurance companies that downplay these cases and how to build a claim that gets taken seriously.

He’s represented clients injured in parking lot collisions from Columbia to Mt. Juliet to downtown Nashville. He’s recovered compensation in cases other lawyers wouldn’t touch. And he’s ready to put in the hard work for you.

If you were hurt in a parking lot crash, contact the Law Office of Eric Beasley for a free case evaluation. There’s no fee unless we win.