Slip and fall injuries are not just painful and inconvenient; what’s worse is that you may have to take time off work to receive treatment and recover from them. If things are particularly bad, you may have been so incapacitated by your injuries that the chances of returning to a full-time job are sharply reduced or completely eliminated.
Fortunately, if you have the evidence to prove your slip and fall accident was a result of negligence, you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim to cover the financial hardship of your injuries.
Don’t wait too long after your slip and fall accident. Contact a personal injury attorney who will assess your eligibility to make a claim for a personal injury against a gas station outlet. The sooner you act, the better your chances of getting the compensation you need.
Why Would You Slip and Fall?
It’s not difficult to see how someone could slip and fall at a gas station; after all, oil is slippery and not very easy to clean. Moreover, it’s not the only potential hazard. If a customer fails to see any kind of spill, he or she could slip on it. This is more likely to happen if the manager isn’t vigilant in keeping his or her premises hazard-free.
A personal injury at a gas station can vary in severity. A minor injury won't have a lasting effect. But a broken bone or a spinal injury could have a serious impact. If you fall backwards, the chance of a serious spinal injury is far greater. Meanwhile, falling forwards could lead to a traumatic head injury if you hit your head on a sharp protrusion.
Not all possible accidents happen inside the store. If your car was struck out in the parking lot, you may want to take a look at our page Car Accidents at a Speedway Gas Station or Store.
You Will Need An Experienced Accident Attorney
Big corporations are not always receptive to personal injury claims made against them. They often blame the victim, not themselves, because they don’t want to claim responsibility for the accident. Additionally, filing a claim on your own can be daunting, especially if you are still nursing your injuries.
However, an experienced personal injury attorney understands these sorts of challenges. If the attorney thinks your case is viable, he or she will take up your case and fight on your behalf. Personal injury attorneys have the knowledge and experience to be able to influence insurers and other parties to pay a claim that is legally yours.
*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 Speedway or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
