On Monday September 28, 2020, Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue were called to the Walmart located at 8400 Coral Way in Miami-Dade, Florida after shots were fired in the store and a man was shot. They arrived and found a man towards the back of the Walmart on the floor in aisle 6 bleeding. Miami-Dade Police arrived first, along with a nurse who happened to be in the store when the shooting took place and all began trying to save the man by performing CPR, as fire rescue was still on the way to the scene. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived moments later and tried to save the man, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Other officers arriving on the scene took the shooter into custody at the front of the Walmart near the checkout area, he did not appear to have been trying to flee from the scene. At this time, no additional details have been released.
Negligent Security Claims in South Florida
For a plaintiff to successfully prevail in a negligent security claim, a plaintiff must show that the landowner failed to meet their duty to discover similar prior criminal activity conducted by a third party or failed to adequately warn visitors to avoid injury or harm. Moreover, a plaintiff must also prove that they were lawfully present on the premises where the injury occurred and that the harm or injury by a third party was reasonably foreseeable to the property owner and could have been prevented if the property owner had implemented security measures. The key issue in these types of premises liability cases is the concept of foreseeability and its relation to causation. Overall, adequate or proper security for a particular property will vary and will ultimately depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Some examples or ideas for landowners may include security guards, lighting, locks, etc. However, it is important to note that in the state of Florida, some landowners that take certain precautions and implement security measures enjoy a presumption against liability for third party criminal attacks. Specifically, with respect to convenience store owners. Convenience store owners that install security camera systems, notify customers that the register contains less than $50, use drop safes, etc. enjoy a presumption against liability if sued by an injured business invitee.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer Today!
There are so many valid reasons for injury victims to enlist the help of a personal injury lawyer. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed as a result of a criminal act by a third party on someone else’s property, we may be able to help you obtain compensation for your injuries. If you have a high value claim, sustained serious life altering injuries, or are dealing with a dishonest insurance company, you will surely be better off retaining a skilled personal injury attorney to help manage your negligent security claim. Whether you simply want to discuss your claim with the personal injury lawyer to get some ideas about how to proceed or you want to hire a lawyer to completely handle your personal injury claim, you don’t just want to hire any lawyer. You want to make sure you hire a lawyer who is experienced in personal injury law and one you will feel comfortable with. The practice of law has become highly specialized and most lawyers don’t know as much as you think about personal injury claims unless they’re involved in these types of claims and their primary focus is personal injury cases. Our team will ensure that your rights are protected. At Suarez and Montero, our policy is that if you don’t recover compensation, you won’t pay any fees for our services. Not to mention, we also provide free case consultations where we assess the circumstances surrounding your case and give you an objective overview of what steps you can take going forward if you decide to act against the party responsible for your injuries. For over 19 years, we have delivered quality legal representation for people who, through no fault of their own, have been injured in all types of accident and incidents. We are available 24/7 to give you a free, no risk case consultation.
We serve clients throughout Florida including those in the following areas:
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