It seems a shame that you can’t feel safe when you use a gas station these days. Accidents can happen at any time and unfortunately they can be hard to predict or avoid. All it takes is being at a gas station at the same time as an inconsiderate or intoxicated driver is in the same location.
Unexpected accidents can become very expensive if you, or a family member, are badly injured. As long as the accident was not your fault, you should contact a personal injury lawyer to see if you can obtain compensation for any medical bills or lost wages.
Potential Accidents at a Gas Station
There are a number of reasons why a serious accident could happen at a gas station. A car crash between your own vehicle and another car, van or truck can happen when:
- the other driver fails to see you as he or she backs out of a tight spot and hits your car as you are passing;
- another driver is speeding in the gas station forecourt and hits your car
- a vehicle slides out of control or hydroplanes on a pool of grease, oil or water on the forecourt surface and hits you or your vehicle;
- poor gas station design means that visibility is diminished and you are hit by a car entering or exiting from a gas pump or where it was parked.
Filing Your Claim
It’s not worth thinking about negotiating with a driver who caused an accident you were injured in by yourself. The negotiating is much more likely to be successful if you use a personal injury lawyer with experience in car crash injuries.
Most personal injury lawyers work n contingency, provide a free initial consultation and do not usually charge any legal fees unless they take on your case and are successful in settling a satisfactory compensation claim.
*Disclaimer
The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Mobil or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
