Slip and Fall At A Gas Station
Las Vegas, Nevada
Suing a gas station
If you suffered an injury after a slip and fall at a gas station accident and ended up in an emergency room, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case.
We helped many clients injured in slip and fall accidents get a full and fair settlement to pay their medical bills and other damages.
What can cause a gas station accident in Las Vegas, Nevada?
When people think about a slip and fall at a gas station accident, they usually think first about gasoline and oil spills, but many other potential hazards at the gas station can cause an accident.
• Freshly mopped floors inside the service station could cause an accident if the owner didn't display the warning sign;
• Spilled liquids and food waste inside the gas station convenience store (e.g., soda, ice, water, cooking oil, or waste);
• Poorly stocked store shelves;
• Uneven pavements outside of the gas station store, potholes, or cracks;
• Cords that light up the convenience store display;
• Debris, waste paper, litter, and food spilled out of the overflowing trash cans can create a slippery surface and cause a slip and fall accident;
• Broken toilet seats and loose floor tiles in the gas station bathroom.
Is a gas station liable for accidents?
Most slip and fall at gas station accidents result from the negligence of the gas station owners or the management company.
If the gas station knew about the hazardous conditions and did nothing about it, if it didn't act reasonably fast to fix the problem or display a warning sign, that gas station is financially responsible for all damages.
How do I know if I have a valid slip and fall liability claim?
Many factors can affect your accident claim.
• Was the accident a result of the gas station's negligence, and could the gas station owners/management prevent this accident?
• Do you have any witnesses? Most gas stations today have video surveillance cameras installed.
• Do you have photos of the accident area and your injuries?
• Did you report your accident to the gas station owner, and did they file an accident/incident report with their insurance company?
But most importantly: What are your damages?
• Were you hospitalized after the slip and fall at the gas station accident, requiring expensive medical treatment, or had minor cuts and abrasions?
• Did this injury interfere with your ability to perform your duties at work?
If your slip and fall at a gas station accident resulted in a severe injury, call us at 702-432-1000. We are here to help.
What to do after the accident
1. Report your accidents to the person in charge of the gas station,
2. Seek medical help,
3. Take many photos of your injuries and the area where your accident happened,
4. Consult a trip, slip and fall lawyer.
Accident with no witnesses
Slip and fall accidents without witnesses could be challenging to prove.
The good part, in Nevada, most gas stations have video surveillance cameras installed that capture everything inside and outside of the convenience store 24/7 and transmit it to a secure location. The gas stations delete these video recordings after a certain number of days. Still, your attorney can issue a Preservation Letter requesting to save the surveillance videos as evidence and get a copy of a video recording of your slip and fall accident. These videos also show how long the gas station had a problem that caused your accident.
Other than that, you do the same as you do after any slip and fall accident:
1. Take many photos of your injuries and the area where your accident happened,
2. File the incident report with the gas station,
3. Save all the receipts from your hospital visits and proof of the medical treatment you need after the accident,
4. Call a trip, slip and fall lawyer.
What is the average compensation for a slip and fall at a gas station accident?
Your gas station accident compensation depends on many variables, but mainly how high your medical bills are, how much medical treatment you may need in the future, and the liability coverage of the gas station.
Call our office if you want to know what settlement to expect in your specific case. Then, when we know the details of your accident, we can tell you what compensation you can expect and if it makes sense to file a liability claim against the gas station.
Do most slip and fall cases settle out of court?
Yes. An experienced lawyer can get you a fair and full settlement after a trip, slip and fall at the gas station accident without having a jury trial. Having proper documentation supporting your liability claim and evidence is crucial to the success of your lawsuit.
How long do you have to file a slip and fall claim in Nevada?
You have two (2) years from an accident's date to file your accident liability claim. It includes all slip and fall at a gas station cases.
When you are partly at fault
In Nevada, you are entitled to the settlement even if you are partially at fault (less than 51%). Usually, intoxicated accident victims fall into this category.
We can help
We helped many victims of trip, slip and fall accidents to get their full and fair settlement to pay for medical bills (past, present, future), lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
We take all slip and fall at a gas station cases on a contingent fee basis and only get paid if we get a successful resolution to your claim.
To discuss your accident, call us at 702-432-1000 and ask to speak with a slip and fall lawyer.
We provide free consultations.
We represent victims of slip and fall at a gas station accidents in Las Vegas and Nevada.
Last updated on February 3, 2024.
