Any kind of unexpected serious accident can have enormous consequences. There is the financial fall-out, for a start. Medical bills can mount up when you have not planned to go into hospital and you may not be fully insured to cover the cost of treatment, and car repairs can be costly, even with insurance.
You may not be able to return to work quickly and this could result in lost wages. If the accident was not your fault, there is always the possibility that you could file a personal injury lawsuit against whoever was at fault.
Talk to a personal injury attorney as soon as your injuries allow you to do so to discuss your legal options.
How Could a Car Crash Take Place at My Local Gas Station?
You might wonder just how you could wind up in hospital after visiting a gas station or store, especially because the speed of most vehicles in and around a gas station is quite low.
Accidents do happen quite frequently in gas stations like these and that may be because some drivers just don’t take enough notice of what is around them as they pull in or pull out of the station.
Accidents happen most often when drivers:
- drive too fast;
- lose control of their vehicle because of an oil spill, icy or snow-covered surfaces or water leak;
- are distracted by a cell phone call or some other reason;
- are drunk or affected by drugs;
- fail to yield the right of way in the gas station driveways.
Seeking Legal Help
If you do decide to take legal action against a driver who crashed into you at a gas station you will find that you have to convince the driver’s insurer that their client was at fault. It helps to have substantial supporting evidence, a reliable witness or witnesses and an experienced personal injury attorney.
The attorney can assess your crash circumstances, advise you on your chances of success and negotiate on your behalf.
Legal fees are normally waived until a successful claim is finalized and is then deducted from your compensation payment.
*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 Speedway, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
