Typically used by insurance companies to assess the legitimacy of a claim or to use as evidence in legal action, Parking Lot Inspections consist of verifying an accident scene. At WeGoLook, our role is to act as a third party to inspect and photograph the incident location in an unbiased manner.
Inspection Step 1: Photos
For best results, photos should be taken prior to filling out the questionnaire.
Draw Scene and Photograph: Please capture an image of a hand-drawn re-creation of the incident at the location where the accident occurred. *This will not be present on all inspections.
This detailed scene diagram shows the layout of the parking lot and its entrances.
Parking Lot Entrance: Please capture views of the entrance to the parking lot, either from the street or from inside the parking lot. *If there are multiple entrances, the two slots may be used to show them. If there is one entrance, it can be shown from different angles.
This photo shows the parking lot's entrance from inside the parking lot.
Accessible Parking Space: Please capture a view of a parking space reserved for the disabled. *This field may be ignored if there are no parking spaces present at the scene.
This photo shows multiple accessible spaces in the same area of the parking lot.
Parking Lot Space: Please capture a view of a parking space that was involved in the incident. If there is no confirmation on which spaces were involved, you may show any parking space within the lot.
This photo shows a generic parking space near the scene.
North / East / South / West View of Scene: Please capture views of the incident location from different angles. For example, the North View should show the location from the South Side, the East View should show the location from the West side, and so on... *If the location of the incident is unverifiable, then you may show the parking lot from these angles.
This photo shows the South view of the location, taken from the North.
Full View of Parking Lot: Please capture views of the full parking lot (or as much as possible) from separate angles. These can be taken from corners, the entrance to the property, or the entrance from the roadway. *Please take photos from whichever vantage point best shows the lot.
This photo shows the parking lot (which serves several properties) from an entrance.
Obstructive Landscaping: Please capture a view of landscaping, such as large trees or hedges, that may obstruct the view of traffic at the scene. *This field may be ignored if no landscaping is present at the scene.
This photo shows trees and shrubs in the parking lot that may obstruct the view of traffic.
Hanging Traffic Signs: Please capture a view of overhead signs that direct traffic at the scene. *This field may be ignored if none are present at the scene.
This photo shows Hanging Traffic Signs at the entrance of a Parking Structure.
Standing Traffic Signs: Please capture a view of standing signs that direct traffic at the scene. *This field may be ignored if no Standing Traffic Signs are present at the scene.
This photo shows several standing signs that direct traffic at the scene.
Directional Lane Markings: Please capture a view of painted arrows or text on the roadway indicating lane restriction or direction of travel. *This field may be ignored if no Directional Lane Markings are present at the scene.
This photo shows a drive-thru and another lane in a parking lot that serves a restaurant.
Street Light or Light Post: Please capture a view of street lights or other significant light sources in the area. *This field may be ignored if no street lights or light posts are present at the scene.
This photo shows a light post in a commercial parking lot.
Pedestrian Signage: Please capture a view of signs or markings that either advise of pedestrian traffic or direct pedestrian traffic. *This field may be ignored if no Pedestrian Signage is present at the scene.
This photo shows a sign that advises traffic coming around the corner that there is a crosswalk on the other side.
Crosswalk: Please capture a view of the designated pedestrian travel area in the parking lot. *This field may be ignored if no Crosswalks are present at the scene.
This photo shows a Crosswalk in the parking lot.
Shopping Cart Stall/Barn: Please capture a view of the exterior storage area for shopping carts, if the parking lot serves a property with carts. *This field may be ignored if no Shopping Cart Stalls are present at the scene.
This photo shows an empty Shopping Cart Stall that occupies a parking space.
Nearby Construction: Please capture a view of any building projects, or ongoing roadwork, that may affect the flow of traffic near the scene. *This field may be ignored if no construction or ongoing roadwork is present near the scene.
This photo shows a building project that frequently results in traffic flowing through a nearby parking lot.
Visible Repairs to Roadway or Pavement: Please capture a view of any completed or ongoing repairs to the roadway in the parking lot. *This field may be ignored if no visible repairs are present at the scene.
This photo shows freshly laid asphalt in a parking lot.
Pavement Damage: Please capture a view of any damage to the roadway in the parking lot. *This field may be ignored if no pavement damage is present at the scene.
This photo shows damage to the pavement at the entrance of a parking lot.
Additional Photos: The 5 "Additional Photos" slots may be used to capture any information about the scene that was not captured in other photos, or to fulfill requests from the client that were not answered in other photos.
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Inspection Step 2: Questionnaire
Once you've captured all the images needed for the Parking Lot Scene Inspection, the next step is to fill out the questionnaire. Although the question fields may seem self-explanatory, it's best to review the information below to ensure you understand what is needed for each question.
- Hanging Traffic Signs Present: Select 'Yes' if there are Overhead Traffic Signs that direct traffic, and 'No' if there are not.
- Standing Traffic Signs Present: Select 'Yes' if there are Traffic Signs in the median, or by the side of the road, that direct traffic, and 'No' if there are not.
- Directional Lane Markings: Select 'Yes' if there are markings on the road that direct traffic, and 'No' if there are not.
- Street Light or Light Post Present: Select 'Yes' if there are Standing Lights serving the parking area, and 'No' if there are not.
- Pedestrian Signage Present: Select 'Yes' if there are signs that direct or advise of Pedestrian Traffic in the area, and 'No' if there are not.
- Crosswalk Present: Select 'Yes' if there is a designated pedestrian travel area, and 'No' if there is not.
- Shopping Cart Stall Present: Select 'Yes' if there is an Exterior Storage area for shopping carts in the parking lot, and 'No' if there is not.
- Nearby Construction: Select 'Yes' if there are nearby Building Projects, or Roadwork, and 'No' if there are not.
- Visible Repairs to Roadway or Pavement: Select 'Yes' if there is evidence of past Road Work at this location, and 'No' if there is not.
- Describe Repairs: If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, then you may describe those repairs here.
- Obstructive Signage Present: Select 'Yes' if there are business or traffic signs that may have obstructed the view of the involved vehicles, and 'No' if there are not.
- Describe Obstructive Signage: If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, then you may describe those signs and their locations here.
- Obstructive Landscaping Present: Select 'Yes' if there are large trees or bushes that may have obstructed the view of the involved vehicles, and 'No' if there are not.
- Describe Obstructive Landscaping: If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, then you may describe those items and their locations here.
- Other View Obstructions Present: Select 'Yes' if there are other items that may have obstructed the view of the involved vehicles, and 'No' if there are not.
- Describe View Obstructions: If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, then you may describe those items and their locations here.
- Overall Scene Description and Summary: This field is the catch-all, in which you may describe any important aspects of the scene that were not described elsewhere, or answer specific questions from the client that were not answered elsewhere.
Submit the Look
Once you've collected all necessary data, you may submit the Look via the WeGoLook mobile App. Our goal is to ensure every report we provide to our clients is accurate and complete, which is why WeGoLook’s Quality Assurance Team will review your photos and questionnaire before sending the report to our client.
By ensuring an accurate inspection, WeGoLook can deliver an accurate client report in a timely manner, and compensate you for a job well done!
*In the event of inclement weather condition or any situation that may affect the quality of photos, appointments should be rescheduled within the WeGoLook mobile App.
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