Articles Tagged with negligent security

The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding an early morning shooting that killed one man and injured two more at a local food market. According to an article in the Miami Herald, police received a report of shots fired in Miami’s Liberty Square neighborhood. Officers arrived at the neighborhood convenience store to find two injured men, one of whom died before EMTs arrived. Minutes later, officials received word that another individual – believed to be connected to the shooting – had arrived at a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound. 

As details emerge on the causes and contributing factors behind the incident, victims and surviving family members may wonder about their legal rights regarding the shooting. If you were involved in a similar situation, you might also be considering your options. A Miami negligent security attorney can provide specifics, but answers to frequently asked questions about criminal activity on property may be helpful.

Do I Have Options Beyond Pressing Charges? While you may get closure through the criminal process, a conviction and jail time will not compensate you for your losses as a victim. Instead, you need to go through the civil lawsuit process to obtain damages for your medical costs, pain and suffering and other implications. Suing in civil court is separate from the criminal case in which the government is the plaintiff.

You are walking to your car from the shopping mall in your neighborhood. You are attacked by an individual, despite the presence of security cameras surrounding the mall and the presence of a security officer supposedly patrolling the mall’s exterior. Is the mall or security company liable for your injuries? Answer: possibly yes. If you or a loved one was injured in an area that claims to be monitored by security cameras and security guards, you should speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer in Miami to discuss your legal options.

Negligent Security

Negligent security can occur in various places and in various forms. Some of the settings where negligent security occurs include shopping malls, night clubs, apartment complexes, hospitals, gyms, stadiums, amusement parks, swimming pools, airports, and even schools. The incidents resulting in injuries may include robbery, assault and battery, firearm injuries, or even rape.

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