Gas stations should have safety in mind, as the main product sold is a flammable liquid, so any errors with safety could result in a dangerous accident. What the average customer has to worry about is not the safety of the liquids but what is dropped on the ground by other gas station users. Spilled oil or trash dropped by customers who do not pay sufficient attention to what they are doing may result in an injury.
It is surprising just how common these sorts of accidents are. It is the duty of the gas station’s management and staff to keep the forecourt and premises completely free of slip and fall hazards.
If you have slipped and fallen due to negligence you may be entitled to compensation but you should contact a personal injury attorney and not go it alone.
Injuries After a Slip and Fall at a Gas Station
Many gas stations always appear to be squeaky clean without even a sniff of the products they sell. However, there are times when unscrupulous managers may let things slip and someone slips and falls on an oily rag that should have been removed the instant it had been dropped on the ground.
The ground is hard and anyone who hits their head or falls on their back could incur serious injuries like fractured ribs, or even a serious, debilitating spinal injury.
These sorts of injuries could affect the victim for several months and time will have to be taken off work to recuperate.
If you were injured after a slip-and-fall accident at a gas station and you have evidence to prove that it was not your fault but someone else’s, you shouldn’t hesitate but prepare your case for a personal injury claim.
Even if you never stepped out of the car, you may still be eligible to file a personal injury claim. If you were in a car crash at a gas station, you may want to take a look at our page: Car Accidents at a Chevron Gas Station.
What to Do if You are Injured at a Gas Station
Filing a personal injury claim against a large gas station will not be easy. It’s a big corporation and will not willingly admit it was at fault.
A personal injury claim is more likely to be a success if you talk to a personal injury attorney who will assess your eligibility for filing a claim and will work 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 Chevron or any other party you may not be entitled to any compensation.
