Sexual assault can happen anywhere – even in popular coffee shops like Starbucks. Were you sexually assaulted at a Starbucks? Whether you were sexually assaulted at a Starbucks restroom or in the lobby by a customer or even by an employee, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you after you were sexually assaulted on the premises of Starbucks, contact the experts here at our law firm today.
The Normandie Law Firm is more than ready to help you every step of the way. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of injury claims, including sexual assault claims. Our lawyers are not afraid to take on any property owner – including the owner of a Starbucks – to fight for the rights of our lawyers and secure the highest recovery possible. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.
Sexual Assault and the Harm Victims Could Suffer
Sexual assault comes in many forms. Sexual assault can include rape, attempted rape, groping, touching, molesting, masturbating in front of the victim, forcing the victim to masturbate, exposing genitals, etc. Even though these are all different, victims are likely to be significantly affected. Sexual assault can leave victims with physical injuries as well as mental/emotional injuries. This can include the following:
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Unwanted pregnancies
- Injuries to genitals
- Injuries to reproductive organs
- Fractures, lacerations, scratches, and bruises
- Post-traumatic stress
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Panic
- Depression
Without a doubt, victims can suffer significant harm. This harm can be long-lasting; some of this harm can even be permanent. In fact, victims of sexual assault are at a greater risk of self-harm (including suicide) and drug addiction.
If you or a loved one were sexually assaulted in a Starbucks, we urge you to seek legal assistance with the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. You could have grounds to file a lawsuit.
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Is Starbucks Liable for Sexual Assault on their Premises?
Is the owner of Starbucks liable for sexual assault that happens in their premises? You might be asking yourself this question whether you were assaulted at a Starbucks bathroom or elsewhere on their premises. So, is the property owner liable? Yes – in general, property owners are liable for any incidents that happen on their premises, including sexual assault incidents.
All property owners have a duty to ensure that their premises are free of any hazards – including hazards presented by others on their premises. With employees, specifically, they must subject all employees to background checks, proper training, and supervision, for instance. Of course, property owners cannot do the same with customers that come into their premises, so they must ensure that they have appropriate security, surveillance cameras, etc. to reduce the risk of these incidents happening.
When property owners fail to keep their premises safe, then they can be liable for all resulting harm. This means that victims can file lawsuits against the property owner for the harm that they suffered.
A Common Argument – The property owner couldn’t have known that the sexual assault could have happened. Property owners often try to argue that there is no way that they could have known that a sexual assault could have happened. In some cases, this is enough for the property owner to effectively denounce liability. However, the fact is that there are many more cases in which the sexual assault incident is not the first incident – and even knowing that there have been sexual assault incidents on their property in the past, the property owner fails to take any action to reduce the risk of further incidents.
Can I Sue Starbucks for Sexual Assault if I was Molested by a Customer or a Worker?
Yes, if you suffered sexual assault at a Starbucks location – that is, anywhere on the premises of a Starbucks – you could have the right to file a lawsuit. Whether you were raped or suffered any other sort of sexual abuse on the premises, you could have the right to sue. For more information about the legal options available for you, do not hesitate to contact the experts there at our law firm as soon as possible.
Can I Recover Compensation?
Yes, if you suffered sexual assault at a Starbucks, you could be eligible to recover monetary compensation. What could you recover? Based on the details surrounding your claim, you could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages
- Treble damages
- Legal costs
For more information about the specific compensation that you could be eligible to receive, contact us today. Our legal team is more than ready to evaluate your claim and help you better understand the payout that you could receive.
Some Common Questions – Our law firm is often approached with the following questions related to compensation. What is the average value of a Starbucks sexual assault claim? How long does it take to settle these cases? The truth is that these are very difficult questions to answer. Trying to establish an average value for these types of cases can be very difficult as each case is so different; rather, we can establish an estimated value range. In general, these cases can have values ranging anywhere from $150,000 to $5 million. Sometimes, these cases can be worth even more. What about the time it takes to settle these cases? Here at our law firm, our legal team is committed to settling these cases as quickly as possible – in general, we can settle these cases in under eight months. However, complex cases can take significantly longer to settle and sometimes up to two years.
What Should I Do?
If you were sexually assaulted at a Starbucks, you should do the following:
- Report the incident to an employee immediately. Ask to speak to a manager and make a written report. Keep a note of all the names of the people that you spoke with, including the exact date/time of the incident.
- Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information.
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
- Gather all relevant medical records (including the costs of all medical care).
- Gather records of lost wages that resulted from the incident.
- Seek legal help with a sexual abuse lawyer as soon as possible.
If you are unsure of what you should do next, we recommend that you seek legal assistance with a lawyer that can help you as soon as possible. The lawyers here at our firm are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your lawsuit against Starbucks after sexual assault.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
Here at our law firm, we have decades of experience handling all sorts of injury claims, including sexual abuse claims. Our legal team is more than ready to handle your claim effectively and help you recover the highest settlement available for your claim. If you are ready to speak with our lawyers, contact us today. We are committed to making things as simple as possible for our clients. We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our Starbucks sexual abuse lawyers will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with the guidance that you need to either begin or continue your sexual abuse claim against Starbucks. If you are ready to speak with our lawyers and benefit from these free legal services, contact us today.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for our legal services. In addition, we work strictly on contingency, so our clients will never be required to pay anything unless their claims are successful. If you do not win, you will simply not be required to pay anything.
If you are ready to speak with our lawyers, contact us today.
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