Sexually Assaulted in a Parking Lot of a Bar or Nightclub Attorney

People visit bars or nightclubs to have a good time. Unfortunately, bars and nightclubs have been the scene of horrible attacks time after time. Unsuspecting parties often fall victim to the ill intent of other guests on the premises – one of the most common incidents being sexual assault.

Without a doubt, sexual assault is a serious incident that could lead to physical harm, emotional harm, mental harm, etc. Victims are likely to suffer for years; some even suffer from the effects of sexual assault for the rest of their lives. Victims of sexual assault can, undeniably, take action against their attackers; however, they can also take action of the property owner of the bar or nightclub in which the sexual assault occurred.

Did you suffer sexual assault while you were at a bar or nightclub? If so, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit against the property owner. If you are interested in learning more about your right to file a lawsuit against the property owner for your sexual assault, do not hesitate to contact our experts as soon as possible. Our sexual assault lawyers are read to fight for your right to recover the highest settlement that you are owed.

Here at Normandie Law Firm, our sexual assault lawyers have decades of experience handling claims and helping victims of sexual assault recover the payout that they are owed. Our experts are ready to evaluate your claim and help you fight for your rights to a fair recovery. Do not hesitate to contact our lawyers today to learn more about the legal options available to you.

Sexual Assault and Its Long-Lasting Effects

Sexual assault can be defined as any sexual contact or sexual behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the victim. Sexual assault can look different from case to case. Some examples of sexual assault include the following:

• Fondling or any unwanted sexual touching
• Rape
• Attempted rape
• Forcing the victim to perform any sexual act

Sexual assault can result in significant physical harm, which could include sexually transmitted infections, permanent injuries to reproductive organs, injuries to genitals, fractures, lacerations, bruises, etc. In addition to physical injuries, victims are likely to suffer mental and emotional distress, which can include fear, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress, for example. It can take victims many years of medical care, including mental health care, to overcome the trauma suffered in the incident.

What Can Contribute to the Risk of Sexual Assault?

Anyone who has the intent of sexually assaulting someone will do so regardless of the safety conditions in a specific location. However, there are a number of factors that could actually increase the risk of sexual assault incidents occurring in the parking lots of bars and clubs, alike. Some of these risk factors include the following:

• Isolated areas
• Poorly lit areas
• Lack of surveillance
• Lack of security
• Poorly trained or supervised security guards
• Poorly trained employees

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Can I Sue if I was Sexually Assaulted in a Parking Lot of a Bar or Nightclub?

Yes, if you were sexually assaulted in the parking lot of a bar or a club, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit just the same as if the incident had happened inside of the establishment. Parking lots are part of the premises; therefore, you could sue based on the concept of premise liability. Based on premise liability, property owners have a duty to keep their entire premises safe for their guests – this includes their parking lots. Although property owners cannot control the actions of others (like someone with the intention of attacking someone else), they can control the conditions within their premises to reduce the risk of harm to their guests.

If you would like to learn more about your right to file a lawsuit against the property owner of the bar or the nightclub where your sexual assault occurred, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to help you understand your right to file a lawsuit for the sexual assault that you suffered.

Your Right to Compensation

You could be entitled to receive compensation for the sexual assault that you suffered in a parking lot of a bar or night club. It is normal to have many questions about the compensation that you could potentially recover, including the following. What type of compensation can I be awarded? How much compensation can I receive? What is the value of my sexual assault case?

The type and amount of compensation that you could be awarded will always depend on the details surrounding your lawsuit, but could include medical costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, property damage, punitive damages, and legal fees, for example.

If you would like to learn more about what you could be awarded if your lawsuit is successful, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and help you better understand what you could win. You can trust that our lawyers will fight for your right to recover the highest settlement available.

What Should You Do?

If you were sexually assaulted in a parking lot of a bar or club, there are a number of things that you should do to prepare to file a lawsuit against the property owner. Consider the recommendations listed below:

• Take photos of all physical injuries
• Take photos of the scene of the incident
• File a report with the local authorities as soon as possible
• Report the incident to the property owner
• Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information
• Seek medical care as soon as possible – request a rape kit immediately if you were raped
• Gather all medical records
• Gather all records of lost income
• Gather records of all reports that you made
• Seek legal assistance immediately

If you are ever unsure of what to do next, simply contact us for guidance. Our sexual assault lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.

Contact Normandie Law Firm Today

Do I have a case against the property owner for the sexual assault that I suffered in the parking lot of a bar or nightclub? Yes – you could have a case. If you would like to earn more about your right to sue for the sexual assault that you suffered in the parking lot or a night club or a bar, do not hesitate to contact our experts immediately. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way and help you fight for your right to a fair payout.

We are proud to offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions, during which our lawyers will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to start or continue your sexual assault lawsuit. These free legal services are available as part of our Zero-Fee guarantee, which ensures that our clients will never have to worry about paying for upfront legal costs for our legal services. In addition, because our firm works on a contingency structure, our clients will not pay until they win.

If you are ready to speak with our parking lot sexual assault lawyers, contact us today.

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