Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Inadequate Mall Security Creates Parking Lot Danger Zones (Part A)
Ideal places for criminals to move in close to victims
Inadequate mall security is highlighted by the large percentage of violent crimes that take place in the parking lots of shopping complexes. Both open-air and underground garages offer the ideal places for criminals to move in close to victims, often undetected.
Like yourself, any witnesses who are there may be preoccupied, hurrying in to a sale or out with purchases.
A parking lot is such a mundane, frequently visited place that you don’t expect anything out of the ordinary. Obviously, this works in the favor of criminals.
If you’ve been “hit” in a mall parking lot, you likely suffered a mental shock in addition to any physical injuries.
The sudden violation of one’s personal space can have a profound effect. A gunshot wound or injuries from a personal attack can be healed, but the sense of insecurity may linger. Fortunately, the courts recognize the range of damage that can result from a violent encounter.
Your right to a civil court trial is a way to seek compensation for an event that never should have happened, and one that has far-reaching consequences for your health, your livelihood and your sense of well-being.
A personal injury attorney that specializes in premises liability can help
Crime victims recover damages from the property owner or other entities over negligent security issues. If you or your loved one has been injured due to inadequate security in Massachusetts you should contact a personal injury attorney immediately to learn about your rights and determine liability.
Massachusetts has a statute of limitations that may prohibit you from filing a lawsuit if too much time has passed. Contact Tom Kiley for guidance on your personal injury case: 1-888-208-1695.
Premises Liability Cases
You may have a premises liability case if you were injured as a result of:
- Carjacking
- Kidnapping
- Armed robbery
- Sexual assault
- Assault and battery
- Uncontrolled crowd action
The strength of a lawsuit will depend on what preventive measures and emergency procedures the mall had in place at the time of your incident. If the property in question was the host of previous serious criminal activity, your claim will take on greater urgency.
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