On news headlines across the country, we can read about the recent violence at two different McDonald’s establishments. In both cases there were witnesses who videotaped the events and brought to light the tragedy of encountering injuries in public. So how do you defend yourself against personal injuries in public places? A part from possible criminal charges, you may also want to file a premises liability claim to cover your financial and medical losses.
Premises liability is a type of personal injury law that protects victims of negligence while in public places. This can included construction sites, shopping centers, schools, restaurants, and places of business. Cases usually involve numerous incidents from poor property management to negligent employees and even dog attacks. In the case of Chrissy Polis, she was physically assaulted while several employees watched. It wasn’t until after an elderly woman intervened that a manager forced the aggressors outside.
Ms. Polis’s was a victim in an extreme situation, however, it serves to promote awareness that personal injuries can occur in the public eye. If you experience a personal injury in a public place, you need to prove that there is a party liable for your injuries. Property owners, tenants, and employees can be charged with neglecting their responsibility to ensure that safety is a priority on their premises. Proving liability can be tricky but pictures, videos, call records to emergency services, and copies of medical bills is useful evidence for your claim. Your personal injury attorney will use the information to build your case for compensation. It’s important that you act quickly to file a premises liability claim as statute limitations may run out or the injuries could cause your health to deteriorate rapidly.
We have the right to have our safety protected in public places without the threat of encountering physical or mental harm. If anyone takes advantage of you and this right, contact the personal injury lawyers at Parker McDonald Law to receive consultation to process a premise liability claim. Hold the individuals responsible for your injuries and make it known that their negligence is not acceptable.
If you’re interested in learning more about personal injury cases, you should also understand the process of filling a legal claim.
