Truck Stop Injury Attorney

Most people think about a pedestrian versus vehicle accident when asked about the possible hazards at a truck stop. However, that is only one of many risks that you face when you turn off the highway or interstate and pull into a truck stop. Other very common incidents you could encounter include:

• Slip and fall or trip and fall injuries due to water or oil on the ground, wet floors that were just mopped, or litter that was left on the floor
• Injuries from falling objects are also common in convenience stores where items can be stacked on shelving far overhead or outside where merchandise is stored on large rack systems that are much taller than a person
• Assault and battery can occur when the truck stops are poorly lit and not well maintained, making them the ideal place for an attacker to hide in the shadows or if the location fails to install and maintain security cameras and proper locks and limited access to areas like restrooms and show facilities
• Sexual assault is common in truck stops that have little security staffing, no cameras, unlimited access to all areas on the property, and are poorly lit and monitored
• Food-related issues such as food poisoning and foreign objects in food are common at truck stops because the staff are poorly trained in the safety measures required to ensure the quality and purity of foods

If you suffered harm at a truck stop because of any of these hazards or others that you feel could have been avoided, please get in touch with DTLA Law Group today. Our staff will help you understand any issues that could allow you to seek compensation due to the negligence of the truck stop owners or their staff.

Sadly, there is a sizable list of potential injuries for patrons of truck stops. The best way to avoid any issues is to stay away from these vast and understaffed locations, especially in the evening and after dark. However, if you must stop at one, be sure to remain alert to your surroundings and complete your business swiftly to reduce the chances of:

• Back, neck, or spinal cord injuries
• Broken or fractured bones
• Dislocated joints or damage to the soft connective tissue of the joints
• Soft tissue damage like sprains, strains, or muscle tears
• Damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds
• Sexual assault or sexual abuse
• Head injuries ranging from a concussion or skull fracture to a traumatic brain injury
• Facial injuries to the skin, nose, eyes, ears, or mouth
• Burns or scald damage

If you suffered any of these injuries or another serious injury, be sure to seek a complete medical evaluation to ensure you get the necessary medical care as quickly as possible. Then, make the time to contact DTLA Law Group to discuss the details of your injuries and who could be to blame and financially responsible for the harm you suffered.

Just because you suffered an injury while at a truck stop does not mean you have the legal right to sue the facility or its owner. In most instances, a victim of a personal injury can sue the truck stop where they were injured if they can demonstrate that negligence caused or contributed to the harm they suffered. Your DTLA Law Group legal team will refer to premises liability and the obligation of the property owner or business owner to provide care and maintenance to ensure the safety of guests on the property.

Duty of care is part of premises liability and defines the level of care property owners are obligated to provide. It states the level of care provided to ensure guest safety must be equal to or greater than what the average prudent person would deliver in a similar situation. For example, if water is spilled on the floor, the average person would clean up the spill to prevent anyone from being hurt. Likewise, if a lightbulb is burned out, they replace it to ensure there are no dark areas that are hazardous to navigate or could conceal an attacker waiting for their next victim. These are what most people would do in these situations and what is expected of the truck stop staff.

If the staff fails to meet this obligation, they are negligent in their duty of care. Furthermore, if that negligence is later found to have caused or contributed to someone suffering harm, the truck stop can be liable for the victim’s losses and expenses caused by the accident injuries. If you feel the injuries or damage you suffered was because of negligence by the truck stop staff, please contact DTLA Law Group today to discuss the facts of your case.

There are no predetermined values for lawsuits. Instead, the amount of compensation sought in a case is determined by evaluating the losses and expenses suffered by the victim due to the harm they sustained. Your DTLA Law Group, truck stop injury attorney, will work closely with you to compile all the allowable items to calculate the value of your lawsuit. Items commonly included in a personal injury lawsuit are:

• All legal expenses related to the preparation, filing, and litigation of the truck stop injury lawsuit
• The replacement cost of any personal property damaged or destroyed in the injury accident
• Your lost income if your injuries prevent you from performing your regular job until you are fully healed, as well as any income lost while attending medical appointments and treatment for the harm suffered at the truck stop
• All current and estimated future medical costs related to the treatment or rehabilitation of the truck stop injuries, as well as any mental healthcare or emotional care required to overcome the trauma and emotional challenges caused by the injury incident

Victims of personal injuries are provided two years from the date of the injuries to file their claim with the court. If the case is not presented to the court when the time expires, the victim loses the right to seek compensation and justice for the harm resulting from that specific incident. It is also vital to understand that there are few exceptions to the time limit. So, please get in touch with DTLA Law Group today to discuss your case and the time remaining to file a claim with our expert truck stop injury attorneys.

When you hire DTLA Law Group to litigate your lawsuit, we never ask for any payments until the case is resolved and you have the compensation needed to cover your legal costs and other expenses. In addition, if we fail to win your truck stop injury lawsuit, you owe DTLA Law Group nothing for the time and investment made in preparing, filing, and litigating your case. Please get in touch with our staff at your earliest opportunity to learn more about a lawsuit opportunity that could change your life.

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