Raley’s Supermarket Assault and Battery Incident – Lawyer for Injury Victims

Without a doubt, lack of or insufficient security is the leading cause of assault and battery at supermarkets throughout the U.S. Most of us take it for granted that we are safe at a store with so many customers and employees, especially during the daylight hours. However, a failure to implement reasonable security measures can result in someone being mugged, robbed, or physically attacked on store property. Business owners must also inspect the property and make sure that surveillance cameras, lights in the parking lot, locks on doors, etc. are in good working order.

Supermarkets also have a duty to implement additional security if there were previous incidents of crime at the store. If they choose not to do so, this may be used as grounds for a personal injury lawsuit in the event that someone is assaulted.

Security guards and loss prevention specialists are used by stores to prevent theft and other crimes on the premises. In some situations, it may be necessary to use physical force and restrain someone. However, any touching of the customer or visitor should be a last resort, and only used if the person poses a threat to others.

The problem is, far too many security guards lose their temper, overreact, or abuse their position of power to hurt others. We see this with store employees that knock or push people down to the ground, or forcibly shove people out of the store, which can cause them to be injured from a fall. In the worst case scenario, the security guard may engage in excessive violence, like choking the person or using a weapon.

Of course, security guards are not the only employees that can inflict injuries on a shopper. Most of us have had disagreements with a worker at a store, and it’s possible that people will yell at each other or make comments that are insulting. But these are just words at the end of the day. On the other hand, a Raley’s staff member threatening to harm you or intentionally causing injury is a whole different matter. Whether you were shoved, punched, tripped, or injured in any other way, you have the right to seek criminal prosecution and monetary compensation from the responsible party.

No one should be subjected to this type of treatment and suffer the trauma of assault and battery by a security guard. Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to seek compensation from Raley’s for negligence by one of their employees. Please reach out to us so that we can learn the details of your case and advise you of the available legal options.

People are generally surprised to find out that sexual assaults are not uncommon at grocery stores, especially outdoor areas, like the parking lot. The truth is, shoppers are often targeted at these locations by sexual predators. Even worse, many rapists look for security lapses that give them an advantage when it comes to a sexual assault.

Those who park in back areas of a grocery store are especially vulnerable, as cameras in these locations may not be inspected or maintained on a regular basis. Another problem is lack of lighting of insufficient lighting, as well as overgrown trees and shrubs. These elements make it easier for the perpetrator to conceal themselves and take the victim by surprise. Assaults of a sexual nature can also happen in supermarket bathrooms where the locks are broken or easily manipulated.

No matter the circumstance, you have the right to sue Raley’s if you were sexually assaulted because of their failure to secure the property. A sexual abuse lawyer at our office can talk to you about your rights in more detail, so please give us a call.

Settlements for assault and battery typically start at $100,000 and go all the way up to $3,000,000. This is an estimate range, so there are cases where the victim receives less than $100,000. However, the vast majority of clients we represent end up with payments that are 6 to 7 figures. For incidents of sexual assault, case values can start at $400,000, though many claimants receive $1,500,000 or more based on the degree of emotional and physical harm.

Frankly, there are many variables that are specific to each incident of sexual or physical assault, and these are the factors that determine how much we can ask for on your behalf. With that in mind, we ask you to contact us and schedule a free case evaluation with an assault and battery attorney.

It takes around 8 to 12 months on average to settle a premises liability claim, but in the case of assault and battery, 1 to 2 years is probably a more realistic timeline. This is due to many factors that are specific to physical and sexual assault lawsuits, including the amount of damages that are owed to the victim. As we mentioned before, these are high value cases (particularly for sexual assault), and any corporation is going to fight hard when it comes to paying you a 6 to 7 figure sum. With an experienced attorney by your side, you can be sure of receiving a fair compensation amount, but reaching the finish line on an assault and battery case often takes over 1 year.

If you are a victim of physical assault, you have a time limit of 2 years to file a personal injury claim against the store. Thus, you have 2 years from the date of assault to seek monetary damages from the Raley’s for inadequate security or any other issues that constitute negligence.

As someone that was sexually assaulted, you are allowed 10 years from the incident date to sue Raley’s if you were legally an adult at the time. If you were a minor, meaning you were younger than 18, you have until the age of 40 to file a child sexual abuse lawsuit. To put it another way, the statute of limitations for child sexual assault is 22 years starting from the victim’s 18^th birthday.

Please note that the deadline for sexual abuse during childhood may be extended under the terms of the discovery rule. This is a legal principle that has to do with the delayed discovery of mental and physical injuries caused by childhood trauma. So, even if you are older than 40, it’s possible that you still have the opportunity to seek monetary damages from a Raley’s Supermarket sex abuse lawsuit.

For more information on how much time you have to file an assault and battery claim, don’t hesitate to consult one of our legal experts.

Being assaulted can leave you with permanent physical and mental health issues, whether you are a victim of physical or sexual assault. Sadly, many of these incidents did not have to happen, but negligence by store owners and staff is the reason assault and battery cases are so common at grocery stores.

You do not have to remain a victim or suffer financial hardship because of the harm that was inflicted on you. We have a team of experienced assault and battery lawyers that can help you file an injury claim and obtain compensation from Raley’s Supermarkets. Along with your settlement, we will ask Raley’s to cover the cost of representing you, so you can hire us completely free of charge. Under the Zero Fee Guarantee, either we win your case and receive payment from the defendant, or we make nothing at all.

To learn more about rights during a free, private consultation, contact our law firm as soon as possible.

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