Assaults and Shootings Lawsuit Claims Lawyer
Innocent victims of assaults and shootings can face devastating hardships. Whether you were the victim or you lost a loved one in a shooting or assault, the months and years after the attack can be dreadful. Medical costs, lost earnings, trauma and undeserved pain and suffering are often the accompanying side effects of deadly attacks. If the event could have been prevented through better security at a business or facility, the property owner may be liable for your injuries or loss.
As part of premises liability law, owners and managers of businesses or commercial facilities have a responsibility to protect those welcomed onto their property. This includes maintaining their property to prevent accidents, but it also includes providing adequate security and safety measures. When a shooting or assault occurs on a commercial property, there are instances where the owner of the property may be partially liable for injuries. With offices in Tampa, Lakeland, Ocala, Key West and Orlando, Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law helps our clients injured in shootings or assaults explore their legal options to pursue compensation from liable property owners.
Injury Attacks Linked to Poor Security
While it’s true that not all violent crimes can be entirely prevented, proactive security and safety measures can significantly mitigate the risk and potentially thwart attacks before they occur. In many instances, tragic incidents of violence could have been averted had there been greater attention paid to warning signs or the implementation of robust security protocols. Ignored indicators of impending danger or inadequacies in security measures often contribute to the vulnerability of a property and increase the likelihood of an attack taking place. In the aftermath of shootings and assaults, law enforcement agencies conduct thorough investigations to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the crime and identify potential perpetrators. However, the complexities of liability in such cases often necessitate the expertise of a skilled legal team to uncover critical liability factors and pursue justice for the victims and their families.
Police investigations into violent crimes serve as the initial step in unraveling the sequence of events and establishing accountability. Yet, it is often through the meticulous investigative efforts of legal professionals that liability factors, particularly pertaining to inadequate security measures or known safety deficiencies, are brought to light. Properties that have been targeted for attacks due to glaring lapses in security or other unsafe conditions may find themselves subject to legal scrutiny and potential liability. Whether it’s a failure to address previous security breaches, negligence in implementing recommended safety measures, or a disregard for known threats to the property’s occupants, property owners may be held accountable for their role in exacerbating the risks and creating an environment conducive to criminal activities.
The pursuit of justice following violent crimes extends beyond the confines of law enforcement investigations and delves into the realm of civil liability. Legal recourse offers a pathway for victims and their families to seek accountability from negligent parties and secure compensation for the profound physical, emotional and financial toll inflicted by these preventable tragedies. By holding property owners accountable for their duty to maintain safe and secure premises, legal advocacy is a powerful tool in promoting accountability, fostering safer communities, and preventing future acts of violence.
If you were a victim of a shooting or injured in an assault at a business or commercial facility, contact our team at Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law today. We offer free consultations to discuss legal options. If there is possible evidence that the property owner could be liable for injuries, we may be able to seek compensation for you and your family.