Car crashes at gas stations are fairly frequent, but rarely become headline news unless someone well known is hurt. They are generally caused by driver error, although sometimes it is the gas station operator who is to blame.
Unexpected injuries, especially if they are serious, can be financially hard to cope with and may cause long lasting psychological trauma.
If at all possible, you should consider the possibility of recovering the cost of the accident with a claim for compensation. Contact a personal injury attorney as soon as you can to discuss what your options are.
Injuries Due to a Gas Station Car Crash
Most vehicles are slow moving when they pass through or stop at a gas station but accidents can happen because drivers are not always careful enough as they arrive or leave.
There are a number of possible ways that you could be injured at a gas station, such as:
- Hit by a drunk driver in a head on collision;
- Sideswiped as your car is parked at a pump because the driver was distracted by a cell phone call just as he or she was approaching you;
- Rear ended by another vehicle because the vehicle’s brakes were faulty;
- Hit in the side by a truck as you emerged from the pump.
Driver error tends to be the most common reason for any car crashes. Drivers may be too tired to drive safely, intoxicated, distracted, aggressively driving, speeding or careless.
Injuries don’t just affect those inside their car. Pedestrians are probably more likely to be badly injured while moving to and fro on two feet at a gas station.
A Winning Combo - A Personal Injury Attorney and You
It’s not easy winning a personal injury claim. You need to be able to prove that someone else was at fault, another driver or the gas station operator.
You may need statements from eye witnesses. The process can seem intimidating unless you seek legal advice.
An experienced personal injury attorney can provide advice, give you an opinion about your chances of success if you decide to take legal action and can negotiate on your behalf with the party at fault’s insurer.
*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 Sunoco or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
