Assault and Battery at a Gas Station Lawsuit Attorney

A visit to the gas station is something most of us have to do on a regular basis, whether we need gas for our vehicles or something from the on-site convenience store. As we pull up to a fuel pump, it doesn’t occur to us that someone dangerous may be lurking on the premises. Unfortunately, there are many incidents of people being physically or sexually attacked at a gas station and sustaining injuries that can leave them with permanent health issues.

Assault and battery at gas stations include physical assaults, usually during a mugging or robbery. Sexual assault is another crime that can take place at a gas station, either by a random person or someone that’s employed by the business owner. The vast majority of gas station physical and sexual assaults take place at night, but lack of security can result in criminal incidents all throughout the day. Security measures are especially important at gas stations, which have a higher rate of criminal incidents compared to other commercial properties.

If you were assaulted at a gas station, you need answers to many questions that have to do with your rights and legal options.

• Can I sue the gas station owner if I was assaulted on their property?
• Are they responsible for my medical expenses and other monetary losses?
• What if I was attacked by a gas station employee? Can I seek compensation from the owner of the business?

A gas station assault and battery lawyer can help you with these and any other issues during a free consultation. Reach out to us today and learn how you can file a gas station sexual assault or assault and battery lawsuit.

Are They Liable for my Physical and Emotional Injuries?

Understanding who is legally responsible (liable) for the harm you suffered is the most critical issue when it comes to suing for incidents of assault and battery. If a security issue, like broken surveillance cameras, poor lighting, and broken locks on bathroom doors, is the reason you were attacked, you would generally sue the property owner for monetary compensation. This is based on premises liability, which refers to an owner’s duty to keep their property in a reasonably safe condition. This includes security for those who operate commercial properties, especially businesses that are associated with high crime rates.

Unfortunately, many gas stations do not meet basic safety and security standards. Owners may be focused on keeping down costs and maximizing their profits. Or, they hire and keep staff members that are clearly inexperienced, careless, or prone to violence. As a result, assault and battery is quite common at gas stations, especially those on lots with convenience stores.

For more information on suing a gas station owner for lack of security, give us a call and talk to a lawyer with decades of experience in assault and battery lawsuits. Or, you can ask to speak with a gas station sexual assault lawyer, who can help you determine the best way to move forward.

Can I Sue the Gas Station if an Employee Assaulted Me?

Yes, you may have grounds to sue the owner of the gas station if one of their employees physically or sexually assaulted you. Even when a property is adequately secured, a volatile gas station attendant or another worker may be responsible for attacking someone and leaving them with lifelong injuries and emotional trauma.

Circumstances that will allow you to file a lawsuit against the employer include, but are not limited to:

• Failing to perform background checks during the hiring process
• Hiring someone or not firing them upon learning that they have a history of violence
• Ignoring complaints from customers regarding inappropriate conduct by a staff member
• Lack of punitive measures, like suspensions and terminations, against employees that get into fights with customers
• Not contacting the police when customers say they’ve been threatened or attacked, or there is a suspicious individual on the property

No matter how you were injured, learning about your rights is crucial to your physical, emotional, and financial recovery. The gas station assault and battery lawyers of Kenmore are ready to fight for you and the compensation you deserve, so please take a moment to contact us.

How Long Do I have to File an Assault and Battery Lawsuit?

For cases of physical assault at a gas station, the statute of limitations for a lawsuit is 2 years of when the incident occurred. There are some instances where the deadline may be extended, but any exception to the statute of limitations requires evidence of extraordinary circumstances. Considering that the courts rarely waive the 2-year requirement, it’s important to initiate an assault and battery claim as soon as possible. Reach out to us at your earliest opportunity so that we can take the necessary steps to sue the gas station owner and anyone else that caused you harm and suffering.

Deadline to Sue for Sexual Assault at a Gas Station

A victim of sexual assault at a gas station has 10 years to file a civil claim if they were an adult when the incident occurred. So, if you were 18 years or older when you were sexually assaulted at a gas station, you must file a lawsuit within 10 years. For those who were minors when they were sexually violated, the deadline to file a lawsuit is based on either of the following dates:

• The victim’s 40^th birthday
• Within 5 years of when the victim discovers a physical or psychological injury caused by sexual assault

The discovery of physical or emotional harm by survivors of sexual abuse is a complicated subject, which we can discuss with you in detail during a free consultation. Generally, the discovery rule applies to victims that suppress incidents of sexual abuse and live for many years without receiving the help they need and deserve. As a result, understanding how the assault has caused them to develop mental health issues may not happen for many years.

If, at the point of realization, the victim is already past the age of 40, the discovery rule provides them with 5 additional years to file a child sexual assault lawsuit.

Zero Fee Guarantee

Being assaulted physically or sexually has a profound effect on your life, and we understand that money is not going to make all these problems go away. However, the funds you obtain from a lawsuit can help pay for treatments and cover the financial losses you suffered through no fault of our own. That’s why we are committed to representing assault and battery victims and securing maximum payment on their behalf.

As part of our commitment to you, we promise that you will never pay out of pocket to hire an assault and battery lawyer. We have a Zero Fee Guarantee, where the cost of legal services is charged to the party you are suing. We also agree that you will not be charged a single penny in legal fees if we fail to secure a settlement or verdict in your favor.

Our legal team is waiting to provide you with advice and guidance. Please contact Kenmore Law Group and schedule a free case evaluation.