Sexual assault is far too common. It can happen practically anywhere, including in fast food restaurants like McDonald’s. McDonald’s is the world’s largest fast-food chain; these restaurants are often busy and full of customers. Because of that, many different incidents are likely to occur on the premises – including sexual assault incidents. The fact is that employees, managers, and property owners often fail to do enough to keep their premises safe and prevent injuries to customers.
Were you sexually assaulted on the premises of a McDonald’s? Were you sexually molested in a McDonald’s bathroom? Were you molested by a customer or by an employee at a McDonald’s? If you were sexually abused in a McDonald’s, whether the abuse happened in their restroom, out in their dining room, or even in their parking lot, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit, we recommend that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim. Our personal injury lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of injury claims, including sexual assault claims. Our team is more than ready to take on McDonald’s Corporate to fight for your rights and help you recover the payout that you are owed for the sexual abuse that you suffered at a McDonald’s location.
If you are ready to speak to one of our lawyers, contact us today.
What Constitutes Sexual Assault?
This is a very important question. Sexual assault or sexual abuse are umbrella terms that cover different types of abuse or sexual misconduct. Sexual assault/abuse can refer to the following:
- Rape and attempted rape
- Any sort of penetration
- Groping or any unwanted touching (fondling)
- Forced kissing
- Forcing the victim to touch the attacker
- Masturbating in front of the victim
- Forcing the victim to masturbate
- Making sexual comments
The Harm Resulting from Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse can lead to physical, mental, and emotional harm. Some examples of the harm that could occur because of sexual assault can include the following:
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Unwanted pregnancies
- Fractures, strains, and sprains
- Lacerations, scrapes, and bruises
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Anxiety disorders
- Panic disorders
- Depression
- Fear
- Increased risk of drug addiction
- Increased risk of committing suicide
Without a doubt, sexual assault can cause significant harm to victims. Victims can be forced to deal with the aftermath of sexual abuse for decades – if not for the rest of their lives. Regardless of the specific harm that you or a loved one suffered in a McDonald’s sexual abuse incident, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.
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Can I Sue McDonald’s Corporate for the Sexual Abuse Suffered on their Premises?
Yes – you can sue McDonald’s for the sexual abuse suffered on their premises. This is because the property owners have a duty to keep their premises completely safe for their customers. It is important to note that McDonald’s locations are franchises, meaning that they are owned by individual owners. In general, it is these property owners that can be held accountable for failing to keep their premises safe. Can corporate also be liable? If the specific location had a history of incidents but no action was taken, then corporate could have some liability. For more information about your right to sue McDonald’s for sexual abuse, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.
Some of the Risk Factors that Can Contribute to Sexual Abuse at McDonald’s Locations
These can include the following:
- Failure to subject employees to background checks
- Failure to properly train employees
- Failure to properly supervise employees
- Poorly lit areas
- Isolated areas
- A lack of onsite security
- Unsecured restrooms
Can I Recover Compensation?
Yes – if you pursue a lawsuit and ultimately win, you could be entitled to recover compensation for your sexual abuse. What could you recover? Some of the categories of compensation that could be available for recovery could include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
Here at our law firm, our legal team is fully committed to helping our clients recover the highest settlement available for their sexual abuse claims. Our lawyers are not afraid to take on any property owner, including McDonald’s, to fight for the rights of our clients and get them the settlement that they are owed. Our legal team is more than ready to handle your claim effectively and secure the payout that you are owed.
How Long Does It Take to Settle McDonald’s Sexual Abuse Claims?
Our lawyers understand that it can be very frustrating for victims of sexual abuse to have to even think about having to wait for a settlement. We want to make things as simple as possible for you – and for all victims of sexual assault. Our team is committed to settling these cases as quickly as possible. In general, our team can settle these cases in under eight months. However, some cases can take up to two years to settle. Rarely, cases take longer to be resolved. When you allow the experts here at our firm to handle your claim, you can trust that our team will always work towards getting you a fair settlement within a reasonable length of time.
What is the Average Value of Sexual Assault Claims against McDonalds?
In general, these cases are high-value cases. Case values can range anywhere from $250,000 to $1.5 million – or even more – depending on the details of the claim. Some important factors to consider include the specific type of assault suffered, resulting injuries (including physical, mental, and emotional injuries), the victim’s wage history and time unable to return to work, etc. For more information about the specific value of your sexual abuse claim against McDonalds, contact us today.
The Normandie Law Firm is Ready to Help
If you are looking for a lawyer that can help with your McDonald’s sexual abuse case, contact the experts here at the Normandie Law Firm today. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling these claims and are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your claim. To make the legal process as simple as possible for you and other victims of sexual abuse, we offer free legal services. These include free consultations and free second opinions, during which our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to either begin or continue your claim.
Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees. In addition, our team works on contingency; therefore, our lawyers will never be required to pay anything unless their claims are successful. If you do not win, you will not pay anything at all.
If you are ready to discuss your legal options with the experts here at our law firm, contact us today! We are ready to help you every step of the way!