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Gas Station Slip-And-Fall Accidents

gas-station-slip-and-fall-accidentEvery day, at every hour, Californians are at gas stations. These businesses aren’t just places to gas up and go either. There might also be an attached convenience store, a car wash or even a restaurant available on the premises. In essence, gas stations are essential to California’s economy. So, if they run out of gas, California shuts down.

It’s no surprise, then, that there are many gas station slip-and-fall accidents that occur regularly. Learn more about who is responsible for a gas station injury.

The Duty of Care at California Gas Stations

From one passenger car alone, a driver might exit the vehicle to gas up while a passenger might run inside for a soft drink or a juice. Another passenger might exit the vehicle to use the washroom. Naturally, these customer behaviors will go on 24 hours a day at some gas stations. That’s why gas stations have a duty to ensure that the premises they do business on are free from dangerous conditions or hazards that might cause injury to their customers. Therefore, if a dangerous condition develops over the course of a day, the owner or operator of the gas station must take appropriate measures to remedy it or warn its customers of it within a reasonable amount of time.

Common Causes of California Gas Station Slip-and Falls

There are a variety of causes for slip-and-fall accidents and injuries at a California gas station. Here are just a few of them:

  • Spilled liquids at or around fuel pumps. Those might include gasoline, diesel fuel, motor oil or wiper fluid
  • Snow and ice around gas pumps and sidewalks
  • Water being tracked into gas station stores from outside
  • Water leaking from refrigeration units inside
  • Spilled liquids from inside gas station stores like soft drinks, juices or coffee
  • Food that has been dropped on walking surfaces
  • Uneven walking surfaces both inside and outside of the premises

What to Do After Sustaining Injury in a California Gas Station Slip-and-Fall

Upon sustaining an injury in a California gas station slip-and-fall, report the occurrence to the station’s owner or manager immediately. Remain on the scene until a report of the accident is made, and ask for a copy of the report to take with you when you leave. Afterward, call 911 and ask that paramedics come to the gas station. As getting appropriate medical care and treatment is critical, ask to be taken to a local emergency room right away. Once you leave the hospital, contact the California slip-and-fall lawyers at Maison Law right away, and we can arrange for a free and confidential consultation and case review.

Compensation for California Gas Station Accident Injuries

After suffering a slip-and-fall and injuries, California law allows the victim to pursue monetary compensation for his or her damages. That compensation might include any of the following:

  • Past and future medical bills
  • Past and future lost earnings
  • Pain and suffering
  • Any permanent disability or disfigurement
  • Lost enjoyment of life
  • Funeral and burial costs along with other valuable damages in the event of a wrongful death

The insurance company of the gas station isn’t going to try to help you. In fact, it will set traps for you in efforts to devalue or even deny your claim. We strongly discourage you from speaking with any representatives of the opposing insurance company, so that you don’t unknowingly fall into any of those traps. First, you must speak confidentially with the California slip-and-fall lawyers at Maison Law. If you retain us to represent you, our goal will be to obtain the highest settlement or award for you that you deserve.

Contact a Gas Station Slip-and-Fall Lawyer

Don’t let a gas station accident be the cause of your financial hardship and physical stress. Speak to personal injury attorney with the Maison Law firm. Our legal team has the experience with California gas station accidents and can guide you to make an educated decision.

Fill out or form to have a member of our team contact you. You can discuss the details of your accident without any obligation.

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