Have you been injured in a car crash at a gas station? If it was not fault you may be able to file a claim for compensation if you can identify who hit you or why you were injured.
A successful personal injury claim can g a long way to helping you to survive financially if you have to pay out of your own pocket initially for medical treatment and lose wages because you were forced to stay at home or hospitalized because of the injuries.
As in all personal injury cases, an attorney’s advice and legal expertise can help you succeed in gaining a satisfactory settlement with whoever was at fault.
Accidents at a Gas Station or Store
Car crashes and injuries caused when you are hit by another vehicle when on foot are almost always caused when a driver fails to take adequate care when driving.
This could mean that he or she was:
- driving too fast for the conditions in the gas station area;
- driving when distracted by their cell phone, a mobile device or by something else e.g. by food or coffee they had just purchased;
- driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs;
- not keeping a lookout while maneuvering around the gas station forecourt or reversing out of a gas pump space.
While other drivers are most commonly to blame, the condition and layout of the gas station may also be a factor. Slick ground surfaces, refuse and obstacles left on the forecourt and poor visibility may partly be to blame for some accidents.
Getting Compensation for Your Claim
It’s bad enough having to cope with injuries that were not your fault without having to negotiate with the person or company you consider was to blame for a car crash you were involved in. It’s best to leave the claim with an experienced personal injury attorney to handle.
They understand the law far better than you can ever hope to and will know whether you have a reasonable chance of succeeding with a claim before taking the case on.
*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 QuikTrip or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
