Dixie Travel Plaza Accident Injury Lawyer
Dixie Travel Plaza is a large travel center and truck stop located off I-55 in McLean, Illinois. There are two other locations under the name, which were established in other cities in Illinois after the business was purchased by a company in Rhode Island. Over the years, Dixie Travel Plaza has been sold multiple times, and in 2012, the original location underwent a major renovation to become the massive truck stop, restaurant, and travel services center it’s known as today.
Dixie Travel Plaza prides itself on sticking to old-fashioned values, similar to when the business opened in 1928 as a small sandwich stand. But there’s no denying that things slip through the cracks when there is growth and expansion over a period of almost 100 years. This can happen from a variety of circumstances, including poor management, security breaches, inadequate hiring practices, and not having enough workers during busy shifts.
No matter the reason, owners of commercial premises have a duty of care to the customers they serve. That’s why slippery floors, cracked pavements, leaking pipes, poor lighting, overcrowded shelves, and other hazards must be taken care of immediately. Or, arrangement must be made to keep people away from certain areas if the problem can’t be fixed right away. When there is a failure by a property owner to exercise reasonable care, it’s only a matter of time before someone is injured.
Were you injured from an accident while you were at a Dixie Travel Plaza location? You may be eligible for a compensation claim against the business owner if you were hurt in an incident caused by negligent conditions. For a free consultation with a Dixie Travel Plaza accident lawsuit attorney, reach out to us at your earliest convenience.
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All truck stops are prone to accidents for a variety of reasons, especially large-scale businesses like Dixie Travel Plaza. What started out as a restaurant is now a full-scale travel center that’s been described as “one of the most impressive” rest stops along Interstate 55. As a business grows in size, it becomes even more important to keep up with maintenance and security issues. Unfortunately, big businesses tend to care more about profits over anything else, which has a direct impact on people’s safety when they are on the premises.
Common accidents that happen to visitors at Dixie Travel Plaza and other truck stops include:
- Slip and falls
- Trip and falls
- First to third degree burns
- Car accidents and injuries to pedestrians
- Injured by falling objects or structures (ceiling or roof)
- Assault and battery (during a mugging, for example)
- Sexual assault
- Food poisoning from spoiled food or cross contamination
- Choking incidents caused by foreign objects in food
Our team of truck stop injury accident lawyers is available to address all your questions and concerns. We are happy to provide a free case evaluation if you would like more information on suing Dixie Travel Plaza for an accident on the property.
Injuries Associated with Accidents at Truck StopsRegardless of the accident you are involved in, the types of injuries you end up with can have devastating consequences for you and your loved ones. Though we can’t cover them all, here are just some of the injuries that can happen from accidents at a truck stop:
- Soft tissue injuries (damage to muscles, tendons, and ligaments)
- Punctures and deep cuts to the skin
- Burn injuries
- Skull fracture, concussion, and other kinds of head trauma
- Fractures and broken bones
- Neck or back injury
- Spinal cord damage
- Dislocated joints
- Loss of function in the limbs
- Hearing or vision loss
- Chronic pain
- Rupturing of internal organs
If Dixie Travel Plaza failed to take reasonable care to prevent incidents of harm on the property, they are liable when someone has an accident, like a slip and fall or being hit by a car. This is known as an owner’s duty of care to those on their property, and the concept applies to homeowners as well as companies that operate a brick and mortar business. In order to sue Dixie Travel Plaza, you must establish the following elements:
- Your accident was caused by a condition on the premises that clearly had the potential to cause bodily harm.
- The cause of injury was something that the business was aware of, or should have been aware of.
- Because of the accident, you suffered injuries and/or damage to your property.
- Based on the harm you suffered, you are owed medical costs, wages lost from your job, and other forms of compensation from the business owner.
While proving liability may seem like a straightforward process, there are specific procedures for how to file an accident claim and obtain evidence to support your allegations. It’s essential that you talk to a personal injury lawyer about these issues, thereby maximizing your chance for a successful outcome from a lawsuit against Dixie Travel Plaza.
In California, the deadline for a lawsuit against a negligent property owner (premises liability claim) is 24 months, or 2 years from the date of the accident or assault. The statute of limitations can be longer for certain incidents (sexual assault, for example), but two years is the general timeframe if you are interested in filing an accident injury claim. Please note that the courts rarely provide extensions if you are past the normal deadline to sue the party at fault. That means you will lose the right to any monetary damages, even if there is clear evidence to show that you are a victim of negligence. With that in mind, we urge you to contact us right away and talk to a lawyer with experience in truck stop accident claims.
Zero Fee GuaranteeIf you or your loved was injured at a truck stop or travel center, it’s essential to learn about your rights from a personal injury attorney. Our law firm provides free consultation to accident victims, along with a Zero Fee Guarantee. This is a policy where we agree to represent you on contingency, and only get paid if we succeed in recovering your settlement from Dixie Travel Plaza. That means you pay nothing out of pocket, nor will you be charged for any legal fees if we fail to win your case.
We hope our no upfront cost policy will give you the needed assurance to reach out to us for a free case review. Our attorneys look forward to fighting for you and being a part of your journey to recovery.
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