Did you fall over and suffer a nasty injury at a gas station or truck stop? Did you have to pay for unexpected medical treatment yet know that the accident should never have happened if the gas station manager took more care of his property? If this is what has happened to you, then consider taking legal action against the gas station company or manager.≈ You shouldn’t have to pay out for injuries that were not your fault. Talk to an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as you can to see what your legal options are.
Possible Injuries
If the truck stop and its restaurant are not kept in good order, it is likely that someone is eventually going to wind up getting hurt. Hazards are common at gas stations and truck stops, but tend to be removed quickly by the employees there because they constitute an accident potential.
Gas stations, truck stops and busy convenience stores and diners may be very busy and it is easy to overlook a typical slip and fall hazard like a greasy floor or oil leak on the forecourt.
It is these sorts of surfaces that can cause a customer to slip over and hurt themselves badly. Property owners are potentially liable for any injuries on their premises if they are aware of a hazard but do not do anything about it quickly enough.
Slip and fall injuries at a Pilot Flying J or similar establishment include things like broken arms, legs and wrists, cuts and bruises, dislocated hips, shoulders and neck as well as more serious injuries such as spinal damage and brain damage.
It is when you have suffered from a serious injury at a truck stop or gas station and know that it was not your fault that you should consider making a personal injury claim against Pilot Flying J or whoever was to blame. If the accident took place in the parking lot or forecourt and your car was damaged, you may want to look at our page about this scenario: Car Accidents at a Pilot Flying J Gas Station.
Speaking With a Lawyer
It is best to contact a personal injury attorney sooner rather than later if injured at a truck stop through no fault of your own. The sooner you talk to an experienced attorney the more likely you will still be able to obtain sufficient evidence and obtain statements from any reliable witnesses. Making a personal injury claim all by yourself can be frustrating and possibly unsuccessful.
*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 Pilot Flying J, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
