Gas stations are known to be potentially dangerous places, but as long as you follow the rules, you wouldn’t expect to be injured. However, things aren’t as simple as that; many injuries in gas stations occur because of slip and fall accidents.
The chance of serious slip and fall accidents happening in a gas station is quite high. When they do happen, the victim is faced with the prospect of paying for the cost of an injury that was not his or her fault.
If this has happened to you, don’t waste any time: contact a personal injury lawyer now, especially since there are time limits for filing these claims.
Slip and Fall Injuries at a Gas Station
No serious accidents should happen in a well-run gas station, store, or other place where the public is likely to be (legally) present. Negligence in the form of poor management and risk assessment is what leads to hazards existing and accidents happening.
It’s hard to say exactly how bad slip and fall injuries at a gas station will be because there are many different variables. The most common hazard is a slippery forecourt caused by spillages or leakage of oil products, fuel or water. Normally, these should be prevented or cleaned up as soon as possible, but the trend these days is for the staff to work inside, where they are less aware of hazards.
If this is what leads to an accident happening, it may be the basis for a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim can also include damages to cars as well, and if this resembles what happened to you, please see Car Accidents at a Gas Station.
What to Do if You are Injured at a Gas Station
Big corporations have a sophisticated and aggressive legal apparatus. If you do have a serious accident at one of their gas stations, you will need the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer.
To settle a personal injury claim, you will need to collect and preserve sufficient evidence to show the link between an act of negligence on the part of one of the employees or operators and your injuries.
A personal injury claim is much more likely to succeed if you hand the negotiating over to a PI lawyer, preferably one who has had substantial experience dealing with large corporations. The claim may include medical costs, lost earnings, and possibly an amount for pain and suffering.
However, you should act quickly; there is often a statute of limitations on personal injury claims.
*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 Irving, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
