Have you been injured at a gas station? It happens more often than you might think. When people stop to buy gas or buy something at an associated convenience store they aren’t always concentrating and make poor decisions.
If you have been involved in an accident and have been hurt through no fault of your own you should contact a personal injury attorney to see if you can recover any expenses that you have had to pay out for.
Hospital bills and lost wages, or other lost earnings, can set your own personal finances back without adequate and fair compensation.
Potential Accidents at a Stop
Any busy gas station can be accident prone, simply because a lot of vehicles are coming and going in a relatively small area. Unfortunately, not every driver is either courteous or careful as they negotiate around fuel pumps and in and out of spaces in front of the gas station diner.
The following are common scenarios of car crashes at a gas station:
- Hit by a reversing car or truck.
- Head on collision as another vehicle tries to approach a gas pump or entrance to the gas station too fast.
- Hit on the side by a vehicle exiting too fast or not looking out carefully enough.
- Hit as you are entering or driving away from the station.
An Attorney Can Help You With Your Claim
It’s preferable to seek legal help if you are considering a personal injury claim. These claims involve negotiating with insurance companies which are reluctant to pay anything out if they can get away with it.
The sooner you file a claim the better, as it is more likely that you will be able to use the testimony of witnesses who saw the accident happen and any evidence of who was to blame will be easier to obtain.
A personal injury attorney can help you with your 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 Love's Travel Stop or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
