Lucky Supermarkets Assault and Battery Lawyer

Without a doubt, lack of security is the number one reason for assault and battery to customers at a grocery store location. Stopping by a Lucky supermarket shouldn’t be a dangerous event, and no one is anticipating a physical or sexual attack while they are picking up household essentials. In reality, there are many incidents of people being robbed, mugged, or sexually assaulted at a store.

That’s why proven, effective security measures are essential, which is provided by the business owner. Even something as simple as bright lighting can keep someone from being assaulted at night in a Lucky store parking lot. People are also attacked in stores bathrooms, which are specifically targeted by sexual predators. These criminals will purposely look for poorly maintained bathrooms with broken locks on bathroom stalls. While the victim is in a vulnerable state, the criminal can break into the stall and sexually assault them in various ways.

Keep in mind that security may need to be enhanced based on the location of the store, or if there was a previous incident of assault and battery on the premises. If a supermarket owner failed to take additional measures to protect their customers, this can also be used as the basis for a lawsuit against the store.

Now, let’s take a look at assault and battery caused by staff members at a Lucky store. As you are probably aware, many retailers have some sort of security personnel on site, like a loss prevention team and/or security guard. This is helpful in the prevention of shoplifting and other offenses that can put many people in danger.

Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for security personnel to exercise poor judgement, especially when it comes to putting their hands on someone or getting physical in some other way. Aside from poor judgment, there are security guards who clearly abuse their position of power due to an inflated ego, hair-trigger temper, or some other issue that makes them unsuitable for the job. These individuals may resort to deadly force, like choke holds, when there are less violent ways to handle the situation.   

In reality, any staff member at a Lucky store location has the potential to engage in violence. Certainly, we can sympathize with workers who have to deal with rude or entitled customers, and we’ve all seen arguments in stores between shoppers and the people that work there. However, things should never escalate to physical contact, like a Lucky store employee shoving, tripping, or slamming a customer to the ground.

Based on the circumstances, the laws in California permit the filing of lawsuits against employers if one of their workers causes harm to someone else. That means you may have grounds to sue Save Mart Supermarkets, the owner / operator of Lucky supermarkets in California. For more information on how to file an assault and battery claim and obtain the compensation you deserve, contact us today.

You don’t expect to be sexually assaulted in crowded, public places like supermarkets, but you only have to do a quick Google search to know that these incidents are not uncommon. Most victims are attacked at night in outdoor areas like the parking lot, especially behind the store, as it’s frequented by less people. But there are certainly cases of people who are grabbed, knocked to the ground, pushed up against the wall, etc. for the purpose of sexual assault.

Surveillance cameras and other forms of security are crucial to preventing sexual assault at a retail location. This includes things you normally don’t think about, like cutting down overgrown hedges and trees that criminal can hide behind. Bright lights should be installed in all outdoor areas, particularly near bushes, trash dumpsters, and other things that can be used by a rapist to conceal themselves as they assault an innocent victim.

We know how painful it is to recall such a traumatic event to a total stranger, but please know that you will not be met with doubt and judgement when you contact our office. Our sexual abuse lawsuit attorneys are here to listen and help you decide on the best course of action.

A successful lawsuit against Lucky Supermarkets for assault and battery can be worth between $100,000 and $3,000,000, though please keep in mind that we can only offer estimates. In reality, there are so many factors we need to account for in order to say what you can obtain from suing the store. As a general rule, the injuries you suffered and how they impact your life on a long-term or permanent basis is the most important element. We’re not just talking about physical injuries, by the way. Being physically or sexually assaulted is extremely traumatic, to where you have mental health disorders that require therapy and other forms of treatment.

The most extreme cases of assault and battery are worth $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, but it’s safe to say that most people’s cases will not fall within this range. Nevertheless, these are high value claims that usually result in 6 to 7 figure settlements.

Lucky assaults and sexual abuse cases often take between 1 and 2 years to settle, though some claimants obtain a favorable settlement in less than 6 months. However, any case involving serious injuries to the body and mind generally take longer, and there’s denying the level of harm that’s associated with most incidents of assault and battery. As a result, we stick by the assertion that the majority of Lucky store assault and battery claims take 12 to 24 months. This timeline, by the way, is for cases that settle out of court. Trials happen less than 5% of the time, but if we have to try your case in court, getting paid from a lawsuit against Lucky Supermarkets can take between 3 and 5 years.

Even with irrefutable evidence of another party’s guilt, your right sue will be invalidated if you wait too long to file a claim. For damages caused by physical assault, the statute of limitations is 2 years of when the incident occurred. If you are a victim of sexual assault at a Lucky grocery store, you actually have 10 years to file a compensation claim, which is considerably longer than the time limit for a standard assault and battery lawsuit. For those who were sexually assaulted as minors (under age 18), you can file a claim up until your 40^th birthday.

Clearly, how long you have to sue for incidents of harm and suffering is not a black and white issue. Hence, it’s important to contact a personal injury law firm and verify the deadline to file a premises liability claim for assault and battery or sexual assault.

Those who are assaulted at a grocery store can be left with devastating injuries that negatively impact many areas of their life. Sadly, most of these incidents could have been prevented if the owner of the property took measures to secure the premises.

Negligence by business owners and their employees should never be tolerated when it causes bodily harm and emotional trauma to someone on the property. Furthermore, no one who is injured at the hands of a negligent party should have to pay for the cost of legal services. The Zero Fee Guarantee here at DTLA Law Group ensures that you can hire an attorney without paying a single cent. All legal fees are recovered at the end of your lawsuit from the defendant, and only if we win your case. So, there is no out of pocket cost to you at any point.

Our law firm is here to guide you through the legal system if you were assaulted physically or sexually at a Lucky store location in California. Call us today and schedule a free case review.

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