Truck Stop Injury Lawyer
When traveling in California or across the country, it is common for drivers of commercial trucks, personal cars or trucks, RVs, and motorcycles to stop at a truck stop to meet all their needs in one convenient location. These massive facilities often include many fuel pumps for big rigs, cars, and trucks, ample restrooms, endless snack and drink options, and even a fast food establishment open 24/7. Around the clock, you might encounter a tour bus, caravan of campers, or a large group of motorcyclists all taking advantage of the many services at these easily-to-access facilities.
The country’s most common truck stop brands include Pilot Flying J, with over 700 locations; Love’s, with more than 500; TA Travel Centers and Petro Truck Stops; and Sapp Bros. These chains account for thousands of one-stop locations right off the highway or interstate with the fuel, snacks, and facilities you need to get back on the road quickly. But you might be shocked to learn that these handy roadside centers are also the sites of countless personal injury accidents patrons suffer. From slip and fall incidents to an assault or sexual violations, truck stops seem to have an oddly large number of these events.
If you or a loved one have recently visited a truck stop and suffered harm or injuries, please know that the exceptional truck stop injury lawyers at Kenmore Law Group are ready to help. Our team brings decades of experience and success to each case they handle. You only need to grab the phone and contact the Kenmore Law Group office. Our dedicated staff can be reached 24/7 to ensure you have the legal resources, trusted information, and answers you need when you need them the most. During your first call, our team will answer all immediate and general questions about your rights as a personal injury victim, and how our truck stop injury, lawyers will work tirelessly to protect them.
In addition, they will schedule a free consultation to meet personally with a truck stop injury attorney to discuss the details of your injuries and the incident that caused them. Once they have all the facts, they will provide you with a comprehensive evaluation of the legal merit of your case and advise you if you have grounds for a truck stop injury lawsuit. With all the information they provide, you can make a well-informed choice about filing a lawsuit, waiting to evaluate your other options, or deciding that a lawsuit is not the right solution for you.
But please know that you will never be pressured to make any choice or to hire Kenmore Law Group to represent you. Our goal is only to ensure that all injury victims have the information needed to make a wise choice about a lawsuit that could change the rest of their lives. However, we do ask that you reach out to our staff as quickly as possible because there is a time limit for you to file your claim with the court. Once it expires, you could lose the right to seek justice and compensation for the harm you suffered.
$465,000
Slip & Fall
$500,000
Premises Liability
$525,000
Head Trauma
$500,000
Back Injury
$599,000
Slip And Fall Accident
$600,000
Shoulder Injury
Common Safety Concerns At Truck Stops
When asked to name a safety hazard you could encounter at a truck stop. Most people will respond with some version of a pedestrian versus vehicle accident. The significant number of vehicles, many are considerably larger than the average car, can appear potentially hazardous to anyone crossing the parking lot on foot. However, that is only one of many safety concerns that should remain in your mind as you navigate the parking lot and indoor facilities at any truck stop. Other common hazards include:
- Potential injuries caused by falling items or merchandise can result in significant injuries. Poorly stacked boxes or items can become very unstable as you reach up to retrieve the item you wish to purchase. Artwork, lights, or other décor items can also fall from the walls where they were mounted. Adults and children need to be mindful when any overhead items could fall on them.
- Slip and fall and trip and fall hazards are prominent outdoors near fuel pumps, where fuel and oil can be spilled or leak on the pavement, creating a slippery surface. Indoors, the self-serve drink station can be a catastrophe waiting to happen due to spills, overflowing cups, and dropped ice. Also, beware of wet floors near the restrooms where leaking water lines, clogged drains, and malfunctioning plumbing fixtures can result in damp and hazardous conditions.
- Assault and battery incidents typically occur in areas that are poorly lit, have burned-out lights, or are not monitored by cameras and security systems. These areas make it hard to seek a would-be attacker until it is too late. And because of the minimal staff members working at the truck stop, it could be difficult for anyone to hear a cry for help.
- The same dark areas that attract an attacker who is looking to rob someone also appeal to a sexual predator who will sexually violate their victim. A lack of proper lighting, security, and manpower at the truck stop can increase the frequency of these unforgivable attacks.
Food-related issues such as food poisoning or foreign objects contaminating food items are common when the location is understaffed, there is no proper attention to detail, and the staff is not properly trained in food handling best practices.
If you suffered any of these issues at a truck stop recently, please make it a priority to contact Kenmore Law Group today. Our staff will help you sort out the event details to determine if you have grounds for a truck stop injury lawsuit to seek compensation for the harm and losses you incurred.
Injuries Often Suffered At A Truck Stop
Unfortunately, because of the long list of hazards at many truck stops, there is an equally long list of potential injuries victims could sustain. The harm ranges from minor to life-altering and can include:
- Burn or scald injuries
- Sexually transmitted diseases due to sexual assault
- Broken or fractured bones
- Soft tissue injuries such as muscle tears
- Dislocated joints or damage to the connective tissue of joints
- Back, neck, or spinal cord damage
- Injuries to internal organs, which are often accompanied by internal bleeding
- Puncture wounds or severe lacerations
- Facial damage to the skin, nose, eyes, ears, or mouth
- Head trauma ranging from a skull fracture or concussion to a life-altering traumatic brain injury
After suffering any injuries at a truck stop, it is essential you seek a medical evaluation and proper treatment for any wounds or injuries as quickly as possible. Once all medical issues have been properly addressed, please take the time to contact Kenmore Law Group to speak to a caring truck stop injury lawyer to discuss the details of the incident and your injuries to determine if you have reason to sue the truck stop for the harm you suffered.
When Is The Truck Stop Liable For My Injuries And Losses?
To understand when a truck stop is liable for your losses and expenses, you must first know about premises liability and duty of care. Premises liability is part of the legal system that requires property owners to maintain their property in a safe and hazard-free manner to ensure the safety of guests. These laws apply to all public and private property and must be met by the owner or their agents. Duty of care is the legal explanation of the level of care required from the property owner and their staff.
Duty of care states that the property owner is obligated to provide care that is equal to or greater than what the average prudent person would deliver in a similar situation. For example, if you see water on the floor, you mop it up. That is what is required of the staff at any truck stop or other property. If they fail to meet this minimum level of care, they are said to be negligent in their duty of care. Furthermore, if that negligence is determined to have caused or contributed to someone suffering an injury, the truck stop can be financially liable for the victim’s harm and losses due to the injury incident.
How Much Is My Truck Stop Injury Lawsuit Worth?
Your case compensation will be determined based on your allowable expenses and losses caused by the truck stop injury accident, which include the following:
- All medical costs
- All legal expenses for your lawsuit
- Any lost wages due to the injuries you suffered
- The replacement cost of any personal property damaged or destroyed in the incident
How Long Do I Have To File My Claim?
As a personal injury victim, you have two years from the date of the injuries to file your case with the court. If the case is not filed in that time, you will lose the right to seek compensation for that incident. It is also critical to know that there are rarely any exceptions to this time limit, so please reach out to Kenmore Law Group today to discuss your case.
No Upfront Legal Costs
When you hire Kenmore Law Group, we never ask for upfront fees or expenses. Our firm only gets paid after you have been paid the compensation owed to you. In addition, if we fail to win your truck stop injury lawsuit, you owe Kenmore Law Group nothing. Please do not hesitate to contact our team today to learn more about your rights and how to secure any compensation owed to you for the losses you suffered.