Valvoline Oil Change Slip And Fall Lawyer

Valvoline oil change centers tout a 15-minute oil change that is so fast and easy that customers do not need to leave their cars. Instead, just pull into the bay when it is your turn and watch the service attendants quickly complete all the tasks required to drain and replace your vehicle’s oil and other vital fluids and consumables. This process is much less challenging and potentially hazardous than exiting the car in a possible oil-sodden workshop. However, there can still be reasons that could require you to leave the vehicle, such as using the restroom or viewing a belt or hose that shows excessive wear and might require a replacement.

So if you have suffered a slip and fall injury accident at a California Valvoline oil change service location, it is critical for you to know your rights and how to protect them. The staff at Kenmore Law Group is here to offer all the reliable information you need to decide if a slip and fall lawsuit against Valvoline is the way to protect yourself from the financial hardships of medical bills and other expenses related to your injuries.

A team member is available 24/7 to answer your immediate questions and schedule a free consultation with a Valvoline Oil Change slip and fall lawyer at Kenmore Law Group. You are not obligated to pursue a lawsuit or hire Kenmore Law Group to represent you. Our offer is simply to ensure you know your rights as a personal injury victim and do not become saddled with long-term expenses due to someone else’s negligence.

How Serious Are Valvoline Oil Change Center Slip And Fall Injuries?

As the country’s second-largest fast oil change option with over 1,600 locations nationwide, there are tens of thousands of opportunities for patrons to suffer slip and fall injuries at a Valvoline location each day. And unfortunately, many of them are quite severe. Some of the common injuries you or a loved one might sustain at a Valvoline Oil Change location in California include:

• Broken or fractures bones from impact with the floor or ground- this is especially common when a person reaches forward with their hands to break their fall
• Dislocated joints or damage to the soft connective tissue of joints from an awkward twist or step attempting to avoid a fall
• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds from tools or equipment located in the work area
• Damage to internal organs or internal bleeding from the impact of the fall
• Injuries to the back, neck, or spinal cord
• Head trauma, including a skull fracture, concussion, or traumatic brain injuries

All of these are serious injuries for any slip and fall victim. But sadly, they are most often suffered by senior citizens who are more likely to have difficulty changing the oil in their vehicle and are using Valvoline as an affordable solution. The result can be a debilitating injury, a lifetime of pain, costly medical bills, and care for the rest of the victim’s life.

The Common Causes Of Valvoline Oil Change Center Slip And Call Incidents

You might assume that a slick, oil-covered floor is the leading cause of slip and fall accidents in a Valvoline Oil Change shop. However, most of the locations never have any oil being removed from vehicles or replaced in the engine in areas where a customer could be walking. Instead, these tasks are done from under the car in a pit or at the front of the vehicle, where the oil is installed via a large hose rather than individual quart containers.

Instead, the common hazards are related to items that are dropped onto the floor or left out of place. For example, hoses that are not returned to the reel or retracted from the floor, dropped tools, or rags used to wipe hands or remove dirt from the car. Sadly, most of the slip and fall injuries in a Valvoline could be avoided if employees just took the extra few seconds to remove these hazards.

How Neglect Will Impact Your Ability To File A Lawsuit

All businesses have a duty to their customers to provide a safe environment. The specifics of duty of care are outlined in the portion of the law known as premises liability. When a business fails to provide the appropriate level of care to maintain a safe and hazard-free establishment, it can be found to be in breach of its duty of care or negligent. It is the job of your Kenmore Law Group Valvoline Oil Change slip and fall lawyer to demonstrate that your slip and fall injuries were the result of negligence on the part of an employee or manager of the store.

In addition to the work area in the oil change bay, the staff is responsible for ensuring that the outdoor property is also safe and free of common hazards, like tree branches and debris, muddy areas on sidewalks that could create a slip and fall hazard, or other common sense issues that should be eliminated to protect the general public and customers at the Valvoline Oil Change location.

A few examples of negligence by an employee could include:

• An employee spilled a drink on the floor but failed to mop it up or place a sign warning customers of the potential slip and fall hazard
• An employee dropped a wet rag on the floor by your car door by failed to pick it up or warn you of the safety issue when asking you to exit the vehicle to inspect some damage under the hood
• An employee placed a sign near the entrance to the shop that blocked the spray of the lawn sprinkler and floored the sidewalk, making it exceptionally slippery but did not relocate the sign and caution customers of the slip and fall hazard or close the sidewalk access

When you speak to a Kenmore Law Group Valvoline slip and fall lawyer, they will help you understand if negligence played a part in your injuries and how you can secure the compensation owed.

What Is The Possible Value Of A Valvoline Oil Change Slip And Fall Lawsuit?

Most first-time personal injury victims have no idea how a lawsuit dollar amount is determined. They are under the common misconception that the amount is standard to the injury or could be an arbitrarily determined amount. However, that is far from the case. Typically, most of the claim is based on the losses and expenses of the injury victim. Some of the standard categories tabulated include:

• The total of all current medical care related to the injuries and the estimated amount of any future medical treatment for the injuries
• The cost of all legal fees related to the lawsuit and your representation by Kenmore Law Group
• Your lost wages if the injuries prevent you from working during your recovery
• The value of any personal items damaged in the slip and fall incident

All dollar amounts of these items can be documented with receipts, invoices, or a letter from your employer to verify lost wages. The only part of your settlement that is subjective is the figure included to represent the pain and suffering you endured due to your injuries. The staff at Kenmore Law Group will help you understand what is a realistic amount to include for the injuries and discomfort you suffered.

When Will My Case Be Settled?

Unfortunately, many factors impact when you receive your settlement or verdict for your injuries. As with all legal matters, it is unrealistic to expect your lawyers to be able to provide a specific time to expect your case to be completed. The time could range from a few months to a few years.

However, there is one specific time frame. The Statute of Limitations for personal injury cases in California requires the claim to be filed with the court by the second anniversary of the injuries. If the lawsuit is not filed in that time, you will likely have lost your right to seek compensation for the injuries and losses of the slip and fall incident.

In addition, it is vital to know that the sooner you contact Kenmore Law Group to discuss your case at a free consultation, the sooner you will know if your issue has legal merit and you have the right to sue Valvoline. Understanding your options and moving forward soon after the incident is the best way to ensure you get the money you deserve as quickly as possible.

Kenmore Law Group Is Here For You

After suffering a slip and fall injury, you will have questions and concerns related to a lawsuit and how to recover the money owed to you. Our staff is eager to help you understand your rights and move forward if a lawsuit is the best solution for you. We will take your case with no upfront legal fees and no expectation of payment for our services until we secure the settlement or verdict you deserve. And if we fail to win the case, you owe us nothing.

So please get in touch with the Kenmore Law Group today to request a free consultation with a Valvoline Oil Change slip and fall lawyer. And rest assured, we will not stop fighting for you until justice is served.