Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
How to Build a Personal Injury/Negligence at ATMs Case (Part B)
The Connection Between Personal Injury and Negligence at ATMs
Failure to prevent crime can have the direct consequence of a customer suffering personal injury or death while using an ATM. This is why the court recognizes negligence with civil penalties. If you have been on the receiving end of a robbery or physical assault, you can help your lawyer build a case by noticing the circumstances of the attack and contacting the attorney as soon as possible.
Gathering evidence from the ATM crime scene is crucial to building a successful lawsuit, even if your attacker is never identified or apprehended. It is the property owner’s negligence, not the criminal’s intent, that the evidence must prove. Using accounts from you and any eyewitnesses, your attorney will note any obvious breaches of environmental security, such as lighting and obscurities.
Records of past robberies or personal injuries at that particular machine will be searched. Expert witnesses who specialize in negligent security at ATMs may be enlisted to assess the incident and environment. Case law must be combed for incidents with similar aspects to yours.
The result of this pretrial work should show that negligent practices or inaction by the business owner in the wake of previous crimes had a direct correlation to your injuries.
In evaluating how injuries from an assault have affected you, expert medical testimony may be necessary. You will be asked to account for your medical expenses as well as the money you would have earned from your job during the period in which you were disabled. These numbers will help determine the total damages that you may seek. Your personal pain and suffering will add to how much you can recover in a successful negligence lawsuit.
When you are interviewing 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 premises liability cases? The Kiley Law Group, a law firm in Andover, Massachusetts, takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent fee basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers win your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation of your case – (888) 208-1695.
