Victoria’s Secret Sexual Assault Lawsuit Attorney

Victoria’s Secret is one of most famous lingerie brands in the world. The company operates around 1,400 stores worldwide, and they’re a familiar sight in most U.S. shopping malls. Because of the items they sell, most Victoria’s Secret customers are women who are purchasing lingerie for themselves. However, these stores can attract predators that are looking for sexual gratification.

Many people are surprised when they hear about sexual assault incidents occurring at a popular store. However, groping, molestation, attempted rape and other forms of sexual assault can happen when the store fails in their duty of care to their customers. If you were sexually assaulted on the premises of a Victoria’s Secret store, you are probably confused and upset about the violation you have suffered. You also have questions about your rights as an assault victim, including:

• I was molested at a Victoria’s Secret store. Can I sue the store?
• What kind of lawyer can help me with a sexual assault at a store?
• What can I receive from a sexual assault lawsuit against Victoria’s Secret?

Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be able to sue Victoria’s Secret for your physical and mental injuries. However, you will need to prove that the store is responsible for your damages under California’s premises liability laws. Our Victoria’s Secret injury lawyers are here to guide you through the process and ensure that your rights are protected. Give us a call as soon as you can and schedule a free consultation.

Injuries from a Sexual Assault at a Victoria’s Secret

First and foremost, it’s essential to understand that a traumatic event produces emotional, as well as physical injuries. Sexual assault can, of course, result in physical damages, such as:

• Cuts and bruises
• Damage to the reproductive organs
• Exposure to STDs
• Unwanted pregnancy

However, many incidents of sexual assault, such as groping, flashing, and masturbating in front of the victim, may not cause any physical injuries. But the emotional trauma of being used for someone else’s sexual gratification, without your consent, can be incredibly damaging to your mental health. Victims can experience a range of emotions, including shame, guilt, disgust, and a general lack of trust in others and their surroundings. These feelings can easily result in one or more of the following mental health disorders:

• Insomnia
• Panic attacks
• Depression
• PTSD
• Emotional withdrawal
• Severe mood swings
• Paranoia / hypervigilance

These emotional damages are just as, if not, more harmful than the physical injuries from a sexual assault. If an act of negligence by Victoria’s Secret led to you being sexually assaulted, you have the right to sue for the losses you’ve suffered as a result of your injuries. To learn more about the legal actions you can take, call Normandie Law Firm and speak with a Victoria’s Secret accident lawyer.
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Premises Liability in a Sexual Assault Case at Victoria’s Secret

We’ve mentioned the concept of negligence by a Victoria’s Secret store and how that makes them liable if a customer is injured on their premises. But what does that mean in the context of a sexual assault? In order to answer this question, we will need to talk about California’s premises liability laws. Under these laws, owners are obligated to ensure the safety of all guests and visitors that are on their property.

While they can’t prevent every single accident, they must take care of all hazards on their premises that can lead to an accident. Additionally, they must routinely monitor their property in order to catch dangerous conditions before they can hurt someone. With store owners, they have a heightened sense of duty to keep visitors safe, as there is greater potential for accidents on their premises.

Take store dressing rooms, for example, which are ideal locations for sexual predators. These rooms are often in a secluded area of the store so that customers can have privacy. Furthermore, shoppers are in various stages of undress or trying on sexy lingerie. Under these circumstances, it’s easy to see how a peeping Tom on store premises can sneak in and take advantage of the situation.

There are many things a Victoria’s Secret store can do to prevent such incidents. These actions include, but are not limited to:

• Make sure each area of the store is monitored by an employee.
• In particular, ensure that the fitting room area is supervised at all times.
• Install surveillance cameras throughout the store.
• Install bright lighting in vulnerable areas, like the dressing rooms.
• Conduct extensive background checks on all employees.
• Firing an employee that’s been charged with sexual misconduct.

Essentially, we ask ourselves the following question when we examine a client’s case: “Were there reasonable actions that the store could have / should have taken to prevent a sexual assault?” If the answer is yes, we then have to ask ourselves, “Is the act of negligence by the store directly linked to the client being sexually abused on their premises?” If we can answer yes to this question as well, that would give us grounds for a sexual assault injury claim against the store.

If all this seems a bit overwhelming to you, we completely understand. The laws governing store liability are complicated as is, but sexual abuse cases are especially challenging. Victims often face resistance from the store, who will use all kinds of tactics to minimize their liability. It’s not uncommon for them to twist the facts and place blame on the victim for causing the incident. That’s why legal representation is so important when you’ve been harmed through an act of sexual violence. If you’re in need of a lawyer to represent your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve, don’t hesitate to contact our law firm.

Compensation from a Sexual Assault Lawsuit against Victoria’s Secret

In a sexual assault lawsuit against Victoria’s Secret, there are various damages that you may be eligible to receive. What you can ask for depends on your compensable injuries and how they affect your life. To give you an idea, here are the damages we typically ask for on behalf of a sexual abuse victim:

• Cost of medical treatment
• Cost of therapy / medications
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Lost wages
• Property damage
• Legal fees

There may be other damages you can ask for depending on the circumstances of your accident. Unfortunately, many victims are under the impression that they can only ask for economic damages, such as medical bills and lost wages. But non-economic damages, like emotional distress, merit compensation considering the traumatic nature of a sexual assault. Our lawyers will calculate a fair amount of compensation for your injuries and fight for every penny you are entitled to.

Learn about your Rights and Legal Options

Your incident of sexual assault at a Victoria’s Secret store is not something you could control. But what happens afterwards is up to you, including the right to pursue monetary compensation from the stores. We want to impress upon you that this is your choice, just as you have a choice on whether or not to pursue criminal charges. No matter what you decide, knowledge is the key to making an informed choice. That’s why you should speak to a personal injury lawyer right away if you are the victim of sexual violence.

Our lawyers can advise you of the legal process and the methods they will take to recover your damages. If filing an injury claim is the right decision for you, we will take immediate action on your case and fight zealously for the full value of your losses. We will do this at no cost to you as a promise under our Zero fee guarantee. Because we work on contingency, you pay us nothing upfront to hire one of our attorneys. Once we win your case, our fees will be paid by Victoria’s Secret along with your settlement award. In the event we don’t win your case, you lose nothing since we don’t get paid if you don’t get paid.

If you’re ready to take that first step and speak with an attorney, contact our office and schedule a free case evaluation.