Ralph’s Supermarket, known simply as Ralph’s, is a chain of grocery stores based in Southern California. Ralph’s is well-known to people outside of California, as many celebrities and social media influencers shop at these stores. The company has also been featured in movies and TV shows, like The Big Lebowski, The Practice, and Forever Young. Despite its status as a pop culture icon, most people that shop at Ralph’s supermarket are simply looking for a clean and orderly store with a good selection of items. Unfortunately, negligence by store owners and operators can cause people to be injured from one of these accidents:
- Fall-related incidents: trip and fall or slip and fall
- Falling objects from shelves, walls, ceilings, and store displays
- Accidents in the parking lot
- Injuries from shopping carts
- Assault and battery / sexual assault
If you are entitled to compensation from Ralph’s for an accident on store property, you most likely have questions about the legal process, including how long it will take to settle an injury case. Our lawyers can provide you with the answers you need if an act of negligence or misconduct caused you to be harmed while you were at a Ralph’s supermarket location. To schedule a free case review, contact the offices of Normandie Law Firm.
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How Long will it Take to Settle a Case against Ralph’s?
There is no universal answer to this question, as case resolution timelines are dependent on many factors that are unique to each victim and their accident. The goal at our law firm is to settle all cases privately with the insurance company within 6 to 10 months. Cases with minor injuries may be settled within a few months, and sometimes as fast as 30 days. However, accidents at a grocery store often result in serious forms of bodily harm, such as broken bones, hip fracture, paralysis, and brain damage. As a result, it can take 12 to 18 months to reach a compensation amount that reflects the losses you’ve suffered.
In the next section, we will go into detail about the elements that can affect how long it takes to reach a settlement for an injury case against Ralph’s Supermarket.
Factors that Impact How Long it Takes to Settle a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Now, let’s look at some of the complications that may be involved in your case, and how they affect the timeline to negotiate a settlement award. Below are examples of the most common issues that can add to the process to settle a Ralph’s grocery store accident case:
- Length of time to reach maximum recovery for your injuries
– Before we can approximate a case value, you will need to reach MMI, or maximum medical improvement. At this point, no further recovery can be expected for your injuries, which will allow us to calculate your medical expenses. This figure may include projected costs for future medical care if you require lifelong treatment, medications, etc. for a severe injury.
- The insurance company’s response
– Hopefully, Ralph’s insurance company will work with us to negotiate a settlement award that’s acceptable for the level of harm you’ve suffered. But these companies want to save money above anything else, so they may engage in stall tactics and other acts of bad faith. In that case, we can file a lawsuit and seek intervention from the court to recover your payment. These steps can certainly increase the amount of time it will take to settle your case.
- If there was gross negligence by Ralph’s supermarket
– Gross negligence refers to acts by an individual or entity that are especially harmful or outrageous. If the cause of your accident at Ralph’s constitutes gross negligence, you may have the right to seek additional compensation from the store. Since the company’s goal is to pay you as little as possible, it can take longer to settle a case when it involves gross negligence.
- Taking your case to trial
– This is unlikely, as over 90% of all premises liability lawsuits are settled between the two parties. But this may be the only option if Ralph’s is unwilling to admit liability or continues to make unreasonable settlement offers. Cases that go to trial take the longest to resolve, perhaps 2 or more years depending on the court’s schedule and how long it takes for the jury to rule on your case.
Monetary Damages from a Supermarket Injury Lawsuit
A settlement from a personal injury settlement includes economic and non-economic damages, which are based on your financial losses and the physical and emotional trauma resulting from your accident. Here are the damages that may be awarded to you from a successful lawsuit against Ralph’s Grocery Store:
- Payment for medical expenses
- Compensation for lost wages
- Damage to your property
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Cost of legal representation
- Punitive damages
Average Case Value of a Supermarket Injury Claim
If you’re just starting out on the claims process for an accident at Ralph’s, you may be curious about the amount you can potentially receive from a lawsuit. Without knowing the exact details of your accident and the injuries you’ve sustained, there is no way to determine an appropriate settlement award for your case. However, we can give you an idea of what these cases are worth based on payments we typically recover here at Normandie Law Firm.
The majority of our claims against commercial properties involve slip and fall or trip and fall incidents. Case values are usually around $250,000 to $2,500,000 for a fall-related accident when the victim has moderate to severe injuries. The values are similar for accidents with falling objects, with some cases exceeding the $5,000,000 mark when there are permanent health issues, like brain damage. Settlements for an assault and battery lawsuit can range from $100,000 to over $3,000,000 based on the degree of bodily harm and psychological damage.
It’s important to note that these are estimates, and that the value of your case may be different than the amounts we provided in this section. If you need help determining what your own lawsuit against Ralph’s grocery store is worth, please take a moment to schedule a free case review.
Statute of Limitations for a Ralph’s Supermarket Lawsuit
California law provides injury victims 2 years to seek monetary damages from a negligent property owner. That means you have two years from the date you were injured to file a lawsuit against Ralph’s Supermarket. Extensions beyond the normal statute of limitations are extremely rare, so please don’t wait to take action on an accident claim. Just give us a call and speak to an experienced premises liability lawyer, who can advise you of your rights and legal options.
It’s Taking too Long to Settle my Case – What are my Rights?
Unfortunately, the process of working towards a settlement can be quite lengthy for a number of reasons that are beyond your lawyer’s control. Then again, some cases slip through the cracks due to a law firm taking on more cases than they can handle. Lack of progress with a lawsuit can also indicate a lawyer’s incompetence, either from lack of experience or inability to manage their caseload.
If you feel like your case is taking too long to settle, it’s important to have your case evaluated by another attorney as soon as possible. That way, you can confirm what the issues are in your case and the legal actions that are available to you. Our law firm is happy to offer you a free second opinion consultation just for this purpose. Please give us a call to schedule a free second opinion on your existing Ralph’s grocery store accident claim.
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The legal system is there to protect people who are victimized by someone else’s harmful or careless conduct. But the laws can be very confusing for the average person, and as a result, it’s easy for companies to take advantage of those who are injured on their property. Hiring a lawyer with experience in premises liability cases can ensure a successful outcome if you are entitled to compensation from a lawsuit against Ralph’s Supermarket.
You may be wondering how you can afford an attorney when you’re out of work and inundated with medical bills due to your accident. With our Zero Fee Guarantee, you’ll never have to worry about the cost of legal representation, since all our lawyers work on contingency. That means we only get paid if we recover your settlement award. Otherwise, you pay nothing under tour policy of “No recovery – no payment.”
Our attorneys are available to meet with you for a free case evaluation, so call us anytime if you need legal advice on a Ralph’s grocery store injury claim.
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