Assault and Battery at a Pharmacy Lawsuit Lawyer

A pharmacy is a type of store where people can purchase medications, along with many other products, such as health and beauty items. The “pharmacy” portion is usually in the back, where licensed professionals check prescriptions, dispense medications, and provide information on usage and effectiveness. Pharmacies may be small mom and pop shops in your neighborhood or major corporations with thousands of retail locations all over the world. Others are services provided by supermarkets and big box stores, like the pharmacy at Walmart or Costco.

No matter what type of pharmacy store you go to, you expect that the premises are clean and safe, and that you will leave the store with something to improve your health. Sadly, visits to the pharmacy can produce the opposite effect if conditions on the property are not up to standard. This includes lack of security, which can lead to assault and battery inside the store, in the parking lot, or other sections of the property.

As a victim of physical assault, mugging, robbery, or sexual assault at a pharmacy, you may have grounds to sue the store owner for monetary compensation. However, it’s essential that you learn about your rights and legal options, which we can help you with here at Normandie Law Firm.

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Assault and Battery Incidents at a Pharmacy

Assault and battery refers to a wide variety of incidents, where the victim is physically harmed, or believes that they are in imminent danger of being harmed. Verbal threats to hut someone or making them believe that you have a weapon (during a mugging, for example) fall under the category of “assault.” Once they actually use physical violence to injure you, that’s where the term “battery” comes in.

These terms, however, are used together because battery generally follows an act of assault. This is not always the case, of course, but it explains why people often describe these incidents as assault and battery. Acts of assault and battery at a pharmacy include:

• Physical or sexual assault by a store employee
• Assault and battery by security guard
• Assaulted by other customer
• Robbed or mugged by vagrant in outdoor areas of the store
• Sexual assault in the parking lot, behind dumpsters, overgrown hedges, etc.

Injuries from being Assaulted at a Pharmacy

A violent attack when you least expect it can leave you with all sorts of injuries that may never fully heal. Here are some examples of bodily harm that you can sustain as a victim of assault and battery:

• Deep cuts, scratches, and puncture wounds
• Dislocated jaw, fracturing of the skull, broken nose, and other head injuries
• Brain damage, either from lack of oxygen or blunt force trauma
• Broken bones and fractures, especially in the arms, legs, ribs, shoulder, and knees 
• Internal organ injury (rupturing or puncturing)
• Neck, back, and spinal cord injury (typically from falling down or being dropped / slammed to the ground)

Please get medical attention right away, even if your injuries do not appear to be serious. Seemingly minor injuries like cuts can lead to infections in the bloodstream. What may seem like a bad headache may be signs of traumatic brain injury. These and many other conditions must be diagnosed right away to ensure that you have the best chance of recovering from an act of violence.

After seeing a doctor, please contact our office as soon as you can, so that we may advise you of your legal rights.

Can I Sue the Pharmacy if I was Assaulted on Their Property?

Yes, you may be eligible for a lawsuit against the business owner if you were threatened, physically assaulted, or sexually abused while you were at a pharmacy. This includes areas like the sidewalk and parking lot, which are outside the store, but still count as a part of the property.

In California, as in other states, owners are bound by the law of premises liability. Under this concept, an owner is liable when a dangerous condition on their property causes injury to someone else. For example, failure to install bright lights and security cameras can lead to someone being robbed or assaulted right outside the store.

Employee conduct is another potential source of injury to customers at a pharmacy, especially security guard abuse. Pharmacies are full of products that are prime targets for shoplifters, which is why many of them employ loss prevention and security officers. However, these professionals must exercise good judgment and use the minimal amount of force that’s needed in any given situation. Use of firearms, chokeholds and other dangerous methods can result in life-altering injuries, or even death.

Keep in mind that these are just examples of how a store may be responsible for the harm you suffered. To discuss the details of your own assault and battery incident at a pharmacy, please reach out to us at your earliest convenience.

Assault and Battery Lawsuit Average Case Value

Average case value is a topic that we almost always encounter at meetings with clients. And we can understand why they are eager to get a sense of what these lawsuits are worth. But you have to keep in mind that settlement values are based on circumstances that are specific to each incident. The level of violence is a critical factor, along with your physical injuries and the level of emotional trauma.

Case values may start at around $100,000, with the most serious claims exceeding values of $3,000,000. Claims involving sexual violence are usually settled for $500,000 and above, and this is based mostly on the victim’s psychological injuries, though bodily harm is certainly a relevant factor.

How Long will it Take to Settle my Case?

The urgency to reach a settlement is understandable for anyone that’s been injured from a violent act. Unfortunately, there are many variables that impact the timeline to settle a personal injury lawsuit. Thus, it’s impossible to say how long it will take to recover your payment, though it’s fair to say that the majority of assault and battery claims take at least 6 months. The greater the injury, the longer it may take to reach a settlement, though this is not an absolute rule. But store liability for assault and battery is a very complicated concept, no matter the degree of injury. That’s why some of these cases take up to several years, especially if going to trial is the only way to bring justice to the victim.

Deadline to File an Injury Claim against the Pharmacy

Please note that the strongest evidence won’t mean anything if you miss the deadline to file an assault and battery claim against the pharmacy. This time period, known as the statute of limitations, is 2 years in the state of California. The statute of limitations begins either on the date of the incident or the date of discovering an injury (for example, permanent brain damage that is diagnosed months after the accident). To ensure that you do not miss out of the opportunity for a lawsuit, contact us immediately to speak with an assault and battery at a pharmacy lawyer.

Consult a Lawyer with Experience in Assault and Battery Incidents

If you’re in need of skilled and aggressive representation, look no further than the assault and battery lawyers of Normandie Law Firm. Our experienced team of personal injury experts is ready to bring you the highest possible settlement if you were injured at a pharmacy due to negligent or reckless conduct.

We don’t believe in charging victims for the cost of legal representation, so legal fees are one thing you’ll never have to worry about. With the Zero Fee Guarantee, all of our costs are billed to the defendant and paid to us only if we secure your settlement award. In essence, we make absolutely nothing unless you receive payment from a lawsuit for assault and battery.

If you’re ready to speak with a personal injury lawyer at our office, contact us and schedule a free case review. We can represent you in a claim against any pharmacy provider in the United States, such as:

• Walgreens
• CVS
• Healthmart
• Walmart
• Rite Aid
• Kroger
• Albertsons
• Publix
• McKesson
• Costco
• Ahold Delhaize
• HEB
• Meijer
• Southeastern Grocers
• Hy Vee
• Sears
• Kaiser Permanente
• Giant Eagle
• Wegmans
• Good Neighbor
• Safeway
• The Medicine Shoppe
• Shopper’s Drug Mart
• Sam’s Club
• Genoa
• ShopRite
• CARE Pharmacies
• Kinney Drugs
• Raley’s
• Thrifty White Pharmacy
• Discount Drug Mart
• Sav-Mor Drug Stores
• SuperValu
• Benzer Pharmacy
• Weis Markets
• Bartell Drugs
• Aurora Pharmacy
• Brookshire Grocery
• Save Mart
• Hometown Pharmacy

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