When a serious crime such as a rape, robbery, or assault occurs in Deerfield Beach or any Florida community, the focus is often on persecuting the perpetrator through the criminal justice system. However, in addition to pursuing criminal charges against the attacker, survivors of violence and crimes also have other legal options. One of those options may be to pursue a premises liability claim against the property owner or manager of the property where the attack took place.
Under Florida laws, property owners and managers of premises where criminal activity could take place are legally obligated to take measures to prevent criminal activity. If they fail to do so and an innocent person is injured through violence on the property, the property owners and managers may be held liable for the injuries in an inadequate security claim in Deerfield Beach or Florida. If you think you may have a claim, contact the law firm of Flaxman Law Group today for free, personalized legal advice.
Pursuing Compensation in a Premises Liability CaseUnder law, if you have a legal claim or you have the right to compensation, it just makes sense to pursue the compensation as fully as possible. Doing so can ensure you have the financial resources that you and your family need as you start on the road to recovery and it ensures that you hold those accountable responsible for their actions. This can ensure that liable parties are held responsible and make important safety changes so that others are not hurt in the same way you were. Pursuing compensation is your right, so if you been injured in a crime, explore all options to ensure that you are not left with the financial as well as the physical injuries resulting from your attack.
The Long Process of Recovery After an AttackRecovering from and surviving a serious assault, rape, or other crime, can take months or even years. Some people's lives are changed forever as a result of an act of violence or criminal activity. Many people suffer from depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other afflictions. In many cases, there is physical injury and even permanent injury as a result of the attack. It can take months or years to recover from the injuries. In addition, recovering from a violent attack is often financially very stressful. A person may be unable to return to work right away after the attack or maybe permanently too injured to return to work and may find their income opportunities affected for months or even years to come.
The attorneys at Charles Flaxman understand that survivors of crime deserve the most aggressive representation and the most help possible. Our attorneys work around the clock and have more than 60 years of experience, so they have dealt with a multitude of premises liability, inadequate security, and personal injury cases. In fact, our attorneys have already recovered more than $100 million on behalf of thousands of personal injury plaintiffs across South Florida. With our offices in Homestead, Miami, and Hollywood, we are able to travel to where plaintiffs are. Even if you're too injured to travel to our offices, we can visit your home, office, or hospital room in order to discuss your situation. Your initial consultation is free and comes with no obligation, so there's no risk in getting legal advice about your situation.