The party responsible for maintaining safety on the property is typically liable for a fall at a gas station. This may be the owner, a renter, or a third-party property manager. In some circumstances, more than one party could be liable for your fall and the resulting damages.
Premises liability laws require businesses to keep their properties reasonably safe for lawful visitors. When a dangerous situation they knew or should have known about exists, and they do not fix it or warn visitors about it, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries.
It’s smart to get help from our personal injury lawyer whenever you are hurt in a fall. Our Kansas City slip-and-fall accident lawyers have recovered millions in awards and settlements for injured accident victims. Call today for your free consultation and tell us what happened.
Should I Hire a Gas Station Slip and Fall Attorney?
With very few exceptions, it is always a good idea to hire an attorney for a gas station slip-and-fall case. You will be facing insurance companies and their attorneys, whose goal is to pay out as little as possible and put the case behind them. Don’t try to deal with them alone.
Our team at Kevin McManus Law will file your claim and handle all interactions with insurance providers. We will protect your rights and prevent you from making common errors, such as accepting a lowball settlement or saying something insurers may use against you.
We’ll negotiate on your behalf and seek a fair settlement that completely covers your damages. If needed, we will file a civil claim and represent you in court. With our team on your side, you will have peace of mind knowing your case is in good hands while you heal.
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How Do I Prove the Gas Station Was Negligent?
Proving a slip-and-fall in Kansas and Missouri requires showing certain elements existed and led to your injuries. Our legal team at Kevin McManus Law will investigate to find out what happened and who was responsible.
We will need to show:
- As a public business, the gas station owed you a duty to maintain safe premises.
- The facility breached that duty by allowing a hazardous condition to exist.
- That breach directly caused your injuries.
- You experienced real damages, such as medical expenses and lost wages.
We must also show that the gas station knew or should have known about the danger and failed to fix or warn you about it. We will examine evidence such as photos of the hazard, surveillance video, incident reports, and witness statements.
Can a Gas Station Be Liable for Weather-Related Hazards?
Yes, a gas station may be liable for weather–related hazards such as snow and ice. Obviously, no business can control the effects of nature, but it can take precautions to ensure visitors are reasonably safe in adverse conditions.
Our attorneys at Kevin McManus Law will consider whether the gas station employees took steps to reduce the dangers. This might include salting icy surfaces, clearing excess snow, placing warning signs in dangerous areas, or fixing known drainage issues.
If the gas station failed to act after knowing or having enough time to know about a weather-related hazard, it may be held liable for your accident and resulting injuries. Our team will seek full compensation for your economic and non-economic hardships.
How Long Do You Have to File a Claim for a Gas Station Fall?
In Missouri, you usually have five years from the date of your gas station slip-and-fall accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.
This time limit is set by Missouri Revised Statutes § 516.120. If you do not file your case within those five years, you will likely lose your right to seek compensation.
There can be exceptions in certain situations, such as claims involving minors or against government facilities. It’s a good idea to reach out to our team as soon as possible after you fall to make sure you maintain your legal rights.
We’ll help you appeal and secure your rightful benefits.
Get Help When You Are Injured at a Gas Station
Property owners may be legally liable when you fall and get hurt at a gas station. If a dangerous situation existed that the owner or property managers knew about and they failed to address it, you could have a legal case. However, it’s smart to talk to our lawyer as soon as possible.
Property owners and their insurance companies may try to underpay your claim or avoid paying it altogether. They might even try to say the accident was all your fault. Our personal injury lawyer will make sure you are treated fairly so you can recover the compensation you deserve.
Our attorneys at Kevin McManus Law have more than 60 years of combined legal experience, fighting for the rights of people who were injured through no fault of their own. Call today for your free consultation and learn more about how we will help with your claim.
