If you have stopped by a gas station or convenience store to fill up with fuel or grab a bite to eat, the last thing you will be worrying about is being hit by another vehicle. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what can happen at any gas station.
If you are injured because of someone else’s negligent driving or because of poor maintenance or management at the gas station, you may be able to recover any costs and lost earnings through filing a claim for compensation with the help of an experienced personal injury attorney.
Most gas station car accidents happen through driver error rather than being the direct fault of the gas station operator, although poor management may indirectly increase the chance of a collision.
Car Crash Scenarios
A few car crashes or accidents at gas stations occur because of poor layout or a failure to clear up leaks, spills or icy surfaces. However, the majority of injuries occur because of poor decisions made by other drivers. Unless you are hit in the side or head on by a large truck at speed, most car crashes in which you are still in your own vehicle are most likely to cause more damage to your vehicle than to you.
A rear end car crash while you are in the driver’s seat can cause also cause neck injuries, like whiplash, even at slow speeds.
Seeking Compensation for Your Crash
If you have been injured and you are certain you know and can identify who was to blame, whether it was another car driver, or the gas station operator or owner, you should certainly strongly consider making a claim for fair compensation.
The best chance of success is to first contact an experienced personal injury attorney. The attorney will be able to make a judgment about your chances based on his or her experience of similar claims.
The attorney will have dealt with many cases like yours before and will be able to negotiate skillfully with the party at fault and the insurance company on your behalf.
*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 an On The Go or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
