Punta Gorda Gas Station Accidents

When you visit your local gas station, the last thing you expect is to get hurt. Whether you slip, or trip and fall or are hit by a car driving through the lot, gas station accidents are more common than many of us think.

If you were seriously hurt when visiting a Punta Gorda gas station, you need to talk to the best Punta Gorda gas station accident injury attorney that you can seek. At the Wolfson Law Firm, our Punta Gorda personal injury attorneys help people recover damages when they've been hurt in accidents at such places as gas stations, convenience stores, and shopping malls. When you don't know what your next step should be after an accident, you can speak to a Punta Gorda personal injury lawyer at the Wolfson Law Firm for free by calling at (239) 471-0714 today.

Punta Gorda is a picturesque community with an old-Florida feel. This quaint city is rooted in history with its Victorian-style homes, brick-paved roads, and lines of royal palm trees. Residents and visitors can grab a bite to eat, do a little shopping, or take a waterfront stroll at such popular attractions as Fisherman’s Village and Harborwalk.

Like many cities, Punta Gorda has plenty of busy gas stations. People frequent fuel stations to fill up their gas tanks, grab a cup of coffee, or buy lottery tickets. The high volume of activity can be dangerous to people walking through the station or inside the convenience store.

Common hazards people may face when stopping at the gas station include.

• Slick exterior walkways due to leaking oil or other fluids
• Outside curbs that are broken or hidden can cause someone to trip and fall
• Bad lighting throughout the lot may cause someone to fall if they can't see raised curbs, parking stops, or uneven pavement. Poor lights may also pose a security risk to people walking through the lot or filling up their gas tanks.
• Painted lines throughout the parking lot may become slippery when it rains.
• Spilled beverages or leaking refrigerators may cause someone to slip and fall if not cleaned up.
• Entryways with loose floor mats or are wet from rainwater may cause someone to slip.
• Boxes or displays sitting in the aisles could pose a tripping hazard.

Delivery trucks, gas pumps, and other equipment could block the sight of cars passing through the lot, putting pedestrians at risk of being struck.

A slip and fall accident may not seem serious when it happens. For some, it may result in a few bruises or cuts. But as you lose your balance when slipping, you could easily hit your head on the hard floor or pavement. You could severely injure your back or neck when falling. The twisting of your body can cause sprains, muscle strains, or torn ligaments. If you try to catch yourself, you could break a bone.

If you are hit by a car at the gas station, your injuries could be quite severe. The impact of the crash could damage your neck and spine, break bones, and may result in severe brain trauma.

Being badly injured in a gas station accident could take weeks of medical treatment and rest before you recover. And if you can't work, a gas station accident can take a toll on your finances. Paying your rent or mortgage or buying groceries may be difficult if you don't have a paycheck. 

Worrying about how you'll pay for your medical care or bills can cause extreme stress in your life. That is not something you need when you are trying to get better. Contact the Wolfson Law Firm today when you've been badly hurt and need to know what legal options are available. With our no-fee consultation, you can get the legal guidance you need without the stress of paying for it. Should you have a case, the Punta Gorda personal injury lawyers at the Wolfson Law Firm are ready to defend your rights. Call us today at (239) 471-0714.