Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Premises Liability and Violent Crimes at ATMs (Part A)
Premises liability law can help victims of violent crimes at ATMs recover some of their losses.
If you have been robbed, mugged or sexually assaulted in the vicinity of an automated teller machine, your injuries may be perceived by the courts as arising from the ATM owner’s negligence regarding security or placement.
While federal laws may govern the criminal prosecution of the perpetrator of actions against you, a civil court case will be necessary to obtain monetary compensation. A Boston premises liability lawyer can initiate a civil lawsuit based on tort theory in Massachusetts.
Victims of violent crimes that occur while doing business at a location owned by a vendor may be able to hold the company or bank liable, even if an individual is convicted of assault, robbery or other crimes. The individual may or may not be included in court-ordered damage payments.
Compensation for Injuries Sustained at ATMs
- If you were shot or assaulted at an ATM, you may have sustained physical and mental injuries.
- You may have experienced a hospital stay, series of doctor visits, course of physical or mental therapy, and other expensive treatments related to your pain and injuries.
- There may be ambulance, blood bank or other bills that aren’t covered by your health insurance.
- Alternative care, such as chiropractic or massage therapy, may be necessary to relieve pain and may also be excluded from your insurance coverage.
- You may have used home care or other personal services while you were disabled by your injuries, or your condition may warrant ongoing care in these areas.
No one can ever repay you for you and your family’s suffering or time spent seeking medical care.
A civil suit award based on premises liability law can, however, make up for the unexpected expenses incurred due to the incident.
It can also act as a “wake-up call” to the bank or other ATM owner that its lax attitude toward customers’ personal safety will not be tolerated by society.
If you or your loved one has been injured due to negligent security, you should contact a Boston 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.
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