Raley’s/Bel Air Supermarket Accident Injury Lawsuit

Raley’s/Bel Air Supermarket was founded in 1935 in Placerville, California. Over the years, the chain expanded to over 100 locations. In 2021, the chain was acquired by Bashas’, which still operates 79 Raley’s stores, 21 Bel Air branded stores, and two Raley’s O-N-E Market locations. These full-service grocery stores offer a variety of food items in the bakery, deli, meat, fresh produce, seafood, prepared meals, and general grocery departments and consistently rank high in customer service.

Shoppers like visiting Raley’s/Bel Air Supermarkets, knowing they will find quality selections for all their food and household needs. They appreciate that many markets are located in communities across the state, so they always have a reliable resource for their grocery shopping needs. But they might now understand that there are constant safety concerns to watch for when shopping at Raley’s/Bel Air markets.

Sadly, these stores have become somewhat notorious for the number of accident injuries suffered by customers and the long list of Raley’s/Bel Air accident injury lawsuits filed against the company. The hazards consumers face include everything from car versus pedestrian accidents in the parking lot to slip and fall or trip and fall injuries in the store or shoppers being struck by a falling object. And the most upsetting part for the victim is that most, if not all, of these hazards should have been eliminated if Raley’s/Bel Air store staff were focused on their legal obligation to ensure customers’ safety in their stores.

If you recently visited a Raley’s/Bel Air Supermarket and suffered an injury, please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm at your earliest convenience. Our team of dedicated and caring Raley’s/Bel Air accident injury lawyers is ready to provide the information and guidance you need to overcome the hardships of your injuries. Our staff can be reached 24/7 to give reassurance and help when you need it the most and to schedule your free consultation to meet with a Raley’s/Bel Air accident injury lawyer to discuss the details of your injury incident.

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Common Safety Concerns At Raley’s/Bel Air Supermarkets
When you think of safety issues you might encounter in a grocery store, nothing too serious will likely come to mind. However, that is probably because you have never really taken a hard and inquisitive look at your surroundings in a Raley’s/Bel Air market. Your focus is on finding the food items and best prices that will allow you to stretch your budget and provide healthy meals for your household.

But the next time you visit a Raley’s/Bel Air or any supermarket, be on the lookout for these very common and hazardous issues that could result in a significant injury to you or a loved one:

• Plants and trees blocking the view of drivers and pedestrians in the parking lot
• Damaged parking lot and sidewalk surfaces
• Missing or damaged handrails at steps or ramps
• Leaves, trash, or other debris blocking sidewalks
• Hoses or electrical cords running across sidewalks or walkways
• Saturated, damaged, folded, or missing floor mats at the store entrance
• Malfunctioning automatic doors
• Damp floors that were recently mopped but have no caution sign to alert patrons of the added slip and fall possibility
• Water leaking onto the floor from damaged water pipes, coolant lines, or malfunctioning plumbing fixtures
• Clogged drains flooding the bathroom floor
• Boxes or other merchandise stacked too high on overhead shelves
• Inventory that was left on the floor rather than appropriately placed on the shelves
• Ice, drinks, or food that was spilled on the floor but not adequately cleaned up
• Liquids or fine food products like ground coffee or rice that are leaking onto the floor from damaged packages
• Fresh produce items that fell to the floor and were stepped on but not cleaned up
• Burned out light bulbs that leave hallways or corners of the parking lot dangerously dark at night
• Pallets that were let in the shopping area or walkways

All of these issues sound relatively minor to read in a list. However, when you are pushing a shopping cart through a Raley’s/Bel Air store and encounter them, they could result in a severe injury accident. And in most cases, these safety concerns could have been eliminated in just a minute or two if the staff at Raley’s/Bel Air Supermarkets were dedicated to meeting their legal obligation to provide a safe and hazard-free shopping space for customers.

Understanding Duty Of Care
Duty of care is a part of premises liability law that ensures the safety of guests to a business or property they do not own. The guidelines let business and property owners know what is expected of them and the level of care they must provide to ensure the general public’s safety, customers, or guests to their property or place of business.

The minimum level of care required must be equal to or greater than the average prudent person would provide. So, it is easy to think about how you would react to a safety hazard in your home to understand what is expected of the Raley’s/Bel Air staff. They should be taking the same actions you or a friend would take to eliminate safety issues or mark them with a sign to alert others of the added risk of an injury.

For example, if you see water on the floor, you stop what you are doing and clean it up to prevent a slip and fall accident. Likewise, if litter is left on the floor, you pick it up and place it in a trashcan to avoid a trip and fall injury. These are the same actions expected of the Raley’s/Bel Air staff when they are walking the store and inspecting it for any safety issues or hazards.

When Duty Of Care Is Not Met
If the staff at Raley’s/Bel Air fail to provide the minimum level of care required under duty of care, they can be found negligent in their duty. If that negligence is later found to have caused or contributed to a patron’s Raley’s/Bel Air market accident injury, the store could be responsible for the victim’s damages and losses. In short, when negligence is the reason you suffered an injury accident, you will likely have grounds for a Raley’s/Bel Air accident injury lawsuit to secure the compensation owed for your expenses and losses due to the accident.

What Is A Raley’s/Bel Air Supermarket Accident Injury Lawsuit Worth?
The value of your Raley’s/Bel Air Supermarket accident injury lawsuit claim will be determined by calculating the actual expenses and losses you suffered due to your injuries. The legal staff at Normandie Law Firm will assist you in compiling all allowable costs to determine the value of your Raley’s/Bel Air accident injury lawsuit. The typical items included in an accident injury lawsuit claim are:

• All current and future medical expenses that were incurred due to the injuries sustained at Raley’s/Bel Air Market
• The replacement value of any personal property that was destroyed or damaged in your Raley’s/Bel Air Supermarket accident
• Your lost income if the injuries you suffered at Raley’s/Bel Air Market prevented you from returning to work until you were utterly recovered
• Legal fees and expenses from Normandie Law Firm for preparing, filing, and litigating your Raley’s/Bel Air Supermarket accident injury lawsuit
• If your injuries were severe and you needed a lengthy recovery time, it is common to seek compensation for your pain and suffering in addition to the more tangible expenses you incurred

The Statute Of Limitations For Your Raley’s/Bel Air Supermarket Accident Injury Lawsuit
As the victim of an accident injury, you have two years to file a claim against Raley’s/Bel Air. If the claim is not filed with the court by then, you will lose the right to seek compensation for damages or losses due to that event. However, there are a few exceptions that might apply to your case that would provide more time to file your claim. Your legal team at Normandie Law Firm will explain any options that apply and could benefit your claim. In addition, you are also free to file the claim as soon after the incident as you like to receive the compensation as rapidly as possible.

You Deserve The Best Raley’s/Bel Air Supermarket Accident Injury Lawyer
The team at Normandie Law Firm is dedicated to ensuring that justice is served for each of our personal injury clients. And we are intent on providing the best legal services to each victim without adding to their financial hardships or stress. Our payment policy never requires upfront legal fees or expenses to be paid when you hire Normandie Law Firm to handle your lawsuit. Instead, we only get paid after delivering the settlement or verdict funds you need to cover your medical and legal expenses and other costs created by your injuries. And if we fail to win your Raley’s/Bel Air Supermarket accident injury lawsuit, you owe us nothing.

Please know that you do not need to face the challenges of a personal injury lawsuit alone. The skilled and caring team at Normandie Law Firm is ready to handle all aspects of the case on your behalf, including the costs associated with filing the lawsuit with the court. Our goal is to ensure that you can focus on your recovery and healing while we work diligently to get you the compensation you deserve for the losses and damages suffered due to the negligence of a Raley’s/Bel Air Supermarket employee. Please contact Normandie Law Firm today to learn more.

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