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Does a property owner have a duty to know about ongoing criminal activity in his property and surrounding area?
One thing we frequently hear from property owners about criminal activity, Continue reading
Can I sue if I was a victim of an assault and battery during an armed robbery in a shopping center parking lot?
If you were a crime victim in a shopping center parking lot … For an example, let’s Continue reading
What is umbrella insurance?
There’s a kind of insurance that is called umbrella insurance. It’s one of the Continue reading
Does a property owner have a duty to provide security guards?
Property owners might have a duty to provide security guards. It depends on Continue reading
I was attacked in a dark parking lot. Is the owner responsible for my injuries and damages?
You’re attacked in a dark parking lot. The owner may very well be responsible for the injuries. Why? Because the parking lot was dark, and you’re attacked by a criminal. Why did the criminal choose that parking lot? Well, criminals choose places for their crimes where they think they can get away with it. If the parking lot is dark, that’s probably why they chose that parking lot. I’ll tell you this. It’s probably not the first time it’s happened. If you were the victim of a crime in a dark parking lot, very likely you’re going to have some rights against the owner of that parking lot.
Do all property owners have a duty to provide exterior lighting in the common areas of the property?
All property owners have an obligation to do what’s reasonable under the Continue reading