Unfortunately, the residents and tourists of Florida see more than their fair share of assault crimes. In recent years, nearly 85,000 people annually have been charged with aggravated assault — and that does not by any means include all cases of assault, battery, sexual assault, hate crimes, domestic violence or even murder.
Perhaps even more disturbing is the fact that in so many of these cases, the crimes of assault could have been preventable, if only third-party property owners had taken action to make their premises safe.
This is frequently the case when an assault happens in high-risk areas with negligent security, such as ATM locations, hotels and motels, apartment complexes, shopping malls, convenience stores, bars and all-night restaurants, and parking lots and garages.
If you have been a victim of assault, you can file criminal charges, and sometimes civil personal injury charges, against your assailant. You may also be able to receive compensation for medical bills, loss of wages and your overall pain and suffering, if a property owner failed to take steps to ensure your and other users’ safety.
We’d like to discuss your specific case today. Please contact the experienced assault victim attorneys at the Orlando, Florida offices of Best & Anderson, P.A. at 800-282-2378.
