Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Do Mass Shootings Point to Inadequate Mall Security? (Part B)
Even if safeguards could not have saved your loved one, their absence may indicate an overall attitude of security negligence. A Boston premises liability lawyer could utilize this argument in making a court claim for wrongful death in Massachusetts.
Wrongful death judgments often result in multimillion-dollar awards to survivors for the loss of financial and emotional support from their lives. Family members can request compensation for their loved one’s lifetime lost wages, as well as pain and suffering, burial expenses and more. Those whose injuries were not fatal could make a similar claim in seeking court awards for medical and other expenses.
Inadequate security may also be proven if a mall property owner or manager knew of past crimes at the site but didn’t report them or didn’t take steps to address the issue. Putting in closed-circuit cameras (CCTV) after a robbery or carjacking may not save the initial victims but could prevent future crimes. A repeat of the violence minus the cameras would likely be perceived as the owner’s liability in court.
Mall Owners’ Liability in Violent Crime Incidents
While security negligence raises the risk of personal injury, it may also open up malls to terrorist activity. Security experts believe that crimes like the recent shooting rampages are similar to terrorist acts, in their unpredictability and the criminals’ use of high-powered weaponry. If shopping centers do attract this kind of violent activity, property owners have a legal duty to enact adequate security procedures in order to create a reasonably safe environment for customers.
If you have lost a loved one in mall violence, contact an attorney immediately. Gathering evidence at the site as soon as possible may reveal a problem with inadequate security. A wrongful death lawsuit could hold property owners accountable for a serious disservice to the public.
When you are interviewing Boston personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you’ve obtained, and do you have experience with injuries or death resulting from inadequate mall security.
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