Gas Station Accident Attorney | Slip and Fall Explosion Injury Lawyer

Injuries are common at gas stations. When gas station operators fail to properly maintain or keep safe their property, they will be held liable for injuries which occur. Issues such as slippery surfaces, debris or defective gas station pumps can make these areas dangerous. If you find the information on this page helpful contact our offices for a free consultation.

Whether you or a member of your family were injured at a Sinclair, Shell, Exxon, Arco, Mobile, Valero, Chevron, Unocal 76, or any other gas station, you might have grounds to pursue an injury claim. Form more information about your right to sue, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately.

At Downtown L.A. Law Group, our lawyers are ready to handle your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. Our lawyers have many years of experience handling different types of claims, including gas station slip and fall claims. If you would like to discuss your gas station slip and fall claim with the experts at our firm, contact us today.

Gas Station Owner Liability for Accidents and Injuries

Liability for slip and fall cases generally revolves around one common factor; notice. Did the gas station have notice of the defective condition on the property? If so then for how long? The two main factors are (1) notice; and (2) length of notice.

Notice and Liability Against gas Station Owners and Operators:

Notice is considered knowledge of whether the issue or defect exists on the property. Did the gas station operator know that the floor was slippery, wet, oily or defective? This is an important question which often times requires discovery. In order to establish notice we will need to determine whether the defendant-gas station operator-knew or was put on notice of the issue. Did a customer inform them? Did they notice the defect on the surveillance camera? Did they notice the issue on their own, but failed to take proper action to notify, or inform customers? These are all important questions that need to be considered. Often times the only way to determine the proper response to these questions is through discovery. Discovery is conducted after we file a claim and begin determining who was at fault for the injury. This is a powerful tool used to determine very important facts.

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Length of Notice:  Length of notice is equally important to establishing liability. Once you determine notice, you must determine the length of notice. How long did the gas station attendant, owner or operator know of the condition? Was it a matter of minutes, hours, days, weeks, months or years before your injury took place? If the defendant waited a substantial period of time before correcting the problem, then they will be liable. The standard of time is measured against that of a “reasonably prudent person” or in this case a “reasonably prudent gas station operator”. This is the standard used to determine negligence. If the gas station operator waited an unreasonably long period of time before correcting the defect then they will be considered negligent.

How to Win My Case In Court:   To establish your case for negligence you need to establishing four elements:
(1) duty to the injured party;
(2) breach of that duty;
(3) causation; and
(4) damages.

With regards to gas station slip and falls, you are owed a duty because of your status as a business invitee. Business invitees are those that are on the premises for some business or economic purpose, such as purchasing gas or an item from the convenience store. If the property is dangerous or a defective condition exist which is not corrected, then they will be in breach of that duty owed. Causation requires that the defective condition be the cause of the injury. The final element is damages, were you damaged? It is important to consider all of these factors before bringing a cause of action for your injuries. Consult with an experienced gas station slip and fall attorney Los Angeles.

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Recovery for Injuries – Personal Injury Claim for Your Injuries

Gas station injuries can be devastating. A list of common injuries suffered as a result of Gas Station Accidents include

• Traumatic head injuries;
• Back and spine injuries;
• Damaged or dislocated shoulder;
• Broken nose;
• Traumatic eye injuries;
• Dental damage;
• Broken wrist;
• Hip injuries;
• Sprained ankle;
• Concussions;
• Neck injuries;
• Facial lacerations
• Smoke Inhalation
• Lung Damage

You are entitled for recovery for each of these injuries. To place a value on your injuries we will need to fully understand the scope and depth of your injuries. Each type of injury requires an assessment of both current and future medical care along with pain and suffering. Our job is to maximize any award or settlement to ensure you are fully compensated for your injuries. Gas station slip and fall attorneys at Downtown L.A. Law Firm fight to ensure you are taken care of for any injuries you have sustained.

Defective Gas Nozzle Injury Claim

Another common injury results from defective gas nozzles which can cause burning or other related injuries. In this type of case you can hold both the manufacturer of the nozzle along with gas station owners liable for injuries. If you have been burned or suffered vapor inhalation at a gas station it is likely the result of a faulty or defective gas nozzle. In these gases you will be able to assert that the product was defective and obtain recovery for your injuries. Defective gas nozzles are not common injuries. However, when injuries result from such defects the damage can be devastating. Plaintiff’s can suffer serious 2nd to 3rd degree burns over their body and go through intense physical and emotional pain. Determining whether a gas station nozzle is defective will require expert testimony. It  is important that the attorney you select has qualified experts and understands product liability laws. Call us today to speak with one of our attorneys regarding your personal injury claim.

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Other Incidents at Gas Stations

Of course, there are many other types of incidents that victims can suffer at gas stations. Like the incidents already discussed above, these incidents can potentially result in a number of injuries – and sometimes even death. Consider the other incidents that can occur:

• Sexual assault, including but not limited to rape, attempted rape, molestation, groping, inappropriate conduct, etc. Sexual assault incidents can lead to injuries that can include sexually transmitted infections, genital injuries, internal injuries to reproductive organs, fractures, lacerations, and extensive mental/emotional harm (like depression, anxiety, etc.)
• Assault and battery at a gas station, including being mugged, attempted robbery, beaten up by a homeless person, armed robbery at a gas station, beaten up by a thief during a robbery, etc. Of course, these can all lead to extensive injuries, like fractures, head injuries, facial injuries, etc.

If you or a loved one suffered sexual assault or assault and battery at a gas station, then you could file a gas station accident injury lawsuit against the property owner. For more information about your right to file a gas station accident injury claim after being injured, contact us immediately. Our lawyers can help you better understand your right to file injury lawsuits against gas stations after an incident on the premises of a gas station.

What is the average case value of these cases? Sexual assault cases and assault and battery cases, alike, are typically associated with high settlement amounts. However, these values can vary significantly. It is possible for case values to range from $300,000 to $700,000 – sometimes these claims can be worth up to one-million dollars. For more information about how much your case can be worth, do not hesitate to contact us immediately.

How long does it take to settle an injury lawsuit against a gas station? Sexual assault cases and assault and battery cases can be settled in as little as six months in some cases. However, because these cases can be very complex, it is possible for cases to take up to two years to settle. If you have already started the legal process but you are unhappy with the time that the process is taking, you should consider switching lawyers. In many cases, it is the incompetence of the legal team that lengthens the process; switching representation can result in a prompt settlements.

There is no doubt that you could be eligible to pursue a claim if you are harmed in a gas station incident; however, you could – unfortunately – lose your right to sue under certain circumstances. More specifically, you could lose your right to sue if you file your claim within the appropriate length of time. All claims are subject to a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations determines the total length of time that claimants have to pursue their claims. If claimants fail to file their claims quickly enough, they can lose their right to sue for their injuries.

How long do you have to sue? In California, slip and fall claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, which means that claimants only have two years to sue. However, it is possible for certain exceptions to apply (that is, the deadline that applies could be tolled or paused). To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total time that you have to file your claim, contact us today.

At Downtown L.A. Law Group, our gas station slip and fall lawyers have many years of experience fighting for the rights of injured victims and their families. Our lawyers are ready to help you recover the compensation that you are owed. At our firm, we offer free legal services and free second opinions. During our free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our gas station slip and fall attorneys will provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your injury lawsuit against the gas station. We also offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will not be required to pay upfront legal expenses. Additionally, our firm is based on contingency; therefore, our clients will never have to pay anything until after reaching a positive claim outcome.

Are you ready to discuss your gas station injury claim with the experts at our firm? If so, contact us today.