It’s no joke being injured when outside of your own home. In many cases, you may have had no part in your own injury. It could have just as easily been caused by someone else’s negligence.
Slip and fall accidents, for instance, can happen anywhere, even when you are filling up in a gas station or buying something from a convenience store. Serious injuries can prove to be very expensive but there is no reason why you should have to suffer because of someone else’s actions.
You may be able to make a personal injury claim against the property owner or an employee to recover any expenses you have had to pay out. Talk to a personal injury about your accident and whether you have grounds for legal action.
Accident Scenarios at a Convenience Store
Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents are the most common sorts of accidents in places like gas stations and their associated convenience stores or diners. It’s usually when the forecourt surface around gas pumps is slippery, which is a constant hazard at a gas station.
Management must ensure customer safety at all times, but occasionally standards slip and then accidents happen.
Typical gas station injuries include:
- Cuts, scrapes and bruises
- Twisted joints, strains and sprains
- Burns and scalds (from spilled hot coffee or other drinks and snacks)
- Teeth damaged or knocked out
- Damage to the spinal cord
- Damage to the face, head and brain
While these injuries can be sustained inside the store, they can also happen by the gas pumps or by the parking lot. If you were hit by another driver, you may want to take a look at our page: Car Accidents at an On the Go Gas Station*.
Seeking Compensation For Your Injuries
If you have been injured at an On the Go or a similar convenience store, and know that the accident should not have happened if more care by the store and gas station staff had taken place, you should talk to an attorney. You may be able to make a personal injury claim.
A personal injury claim is more likely to be successful if you let the attorney pursue legal action against the company 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 On The Go or any other party you may not be entitled to any compensation.
