Florida Crime Victim Advocates Victim Advocate: Injured in a Parking Lot
Did you know parking lot owners are required to take reasonable measures to keep you safe on their property? If you were attacked in a parking lot that provided negligent security, you may be entitled to compensation from the property owner.
What is negligent security? Who is liable if you get injured in a parking lot? How can a crime victim rights advocate help you get compensation you deserve?
Keep reading for the answers to these questions, then schedule a free consultation with the professional victim advocates at Victim Advocate in South Florida.
Can I Sue a Parking Garage for Negligent Security?
The short answer is: Maybe. If you were assaulted in a busy parking garage that had working security cameras and it was broad daylight, the parking garage couldn’t have offered any additional security to keep you safe, so you wouldn’t have a lawsuit.
On the other hand, if you were attacked at night in a dimly lit corner of a parking garage with no cameras in a crime-prone part of town, you may be able to sue the parking garage owner for providing negligent security.
Questions about the negligence of another party? Contact the experienced crime victim advocates at Victim Advocate today.
Examples of Inadequate or Negligent Security in a Parking Garage
How can you tell if a parking garage provided inadequate security? Here are some examples of negligent security in a parking lot:
- Inadequate or broken lights
- Broken gates, fences, doors, or alarm systems
- Faulty or missing security cameras
- Missing emergency call stations
- Lack of on-site security (when conditions warrant it)
Who Is Liable If I Am Injured in a Parking Lot?
If you’re attacked in a parking lot, the person who assaulted you is the first person liable for your injuries. However, criminals tend not to have much money, so it isn’t worth suing them, even if the police actually catch them.
On the other hand, property owners must take reasonable care to protect people from foreseeable crimes in their parking lots or garages. If a property owner didn’t do enough to keep you safe, you may be able to hold them liable for your life-changing injuries.
An experienced crime victim advocates knows how to hold property owners responsible and get you the compensation you deserve to cover your medical bills, emotional trauma, pain and suffering, and more.
Dangers of Negligent Security in Parking Lots and Garages
For the best chances of receiving compensation for your injuries, here are the steps you should take after being attacked in a parking garage or lot:
- Seek prompt medical attention, even if your injuries seem minor
- Take pictures or videos of the location of your attack
- File a police report
- Contact an experienced crime victim rights advocate
Contact Our Experienced FL Negligent Security Victim Advocates Today
If you were assaulted in a parking lot or parking garage (or if your spouse, parent, or child was killed in one), and you live in South Florida, contact the crime victim rights advocates at Victim Advocate today for a free consultation. Victim Advocate is well-prepared to help you get the support and financial recovery you need to cover the physical and emotional damage you endured due to your attack.
You shouldn’t have to suffer from the negligence of another party. Let us fight for you and the compensation you deserve. You only pay us if we get you a settlement, so contact us today.