Inadequate mall security has a dual effect on teenagers, a steady and profitable demographic sector of shopping center patrons. While the majority of teens travel through malls in groups, those who shop alone are especially vulnerable to robbery, carjacking and sexual assault. Teens who are injured in a mall crime may recover damages in a premises liability lawsuit.
Inadequate security that makes older patrons wary, however, can wrongfully cast teenagers as the troublemakers simply because they do congregate in groups. Seniors who might feel safe if security patrols were visible blame teens rather than mall management. Property owners are liable to some degree for preventing personal injury of their customers.
Visit the personal injury section of our library to learn more about security in malls.
If you or your loved one has been injured at a mall you should contact a personal injury attorney immediately to learn about your rights and determine liability.
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