Most people might consider the only accidents at a fuel depot or gas station are due to fires or explosions, but these are actually very rare. Like many other places, the most common accidents happen when a customer steps out of their vehicle and stumbles on something slippery or trips over on a hazard which is not easily noticeable.
These accidents, when they result in serious injuries can be prohibitively costly to deal with. The injuries may not even be your fault, in which case you may have the right to make a personal injury claim against the person or gas station operator whose negligence caused your injuries.
Injury Scenarios
Slip and fall injuries are usually avoidable if property owners manage their properties in such a way that hazards are removed or dealt with promptly. This applies to convenience stores and gas stations, too. If they are badly managed, it is more likely that a serious accident is going to occur.
Because slip and fall accidents are the most common types of accident at a gas station, station operators need to consider keeping an eye open for things like spillages and leakages to keep the forecourt dry and uncluttered.
If a slip and fall accident happens, the minimum injuries are usually cuts and bruises. These may be accompanied by something more serious, depending on the exact circumstances of the accident. What the person hits as they fall over can influence the severity of the injuries and whether they end up in a hospital and then faced with huge bills for medical treatment.
Injuries can be anything from broken bones to burns and scalds from spilled food and coffee right up to the worst case scenario, spinal cord or brain damage.
While this article only covers accidents inside the store, an auto accident in the forecourt is just as likely an accident. For some more information about that subject, please see our page: Car Accidents at a RaceTrac Gas Station.
Injured at a Store? Call an Attorney Today!
If you have been badly injured because of negligence at a gas station store or any other premises you visited legally, you may be considering making a personal injury claim against a gas station.
Unfortunately, even if you think that the accident was obviously the fault of the gas station operator or store owner, you may have a hard job trying to convince the insurance company involved that they should compensate you for the cost of the injuries you have received.
It is always best to talk to an experienced attorney first and discuss your accident. The attorney will give you advice about whether it is sensible to go ahead with a personal injury claim.
*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 RaceTrac, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
