ATM Shootings, Robberies and Attacks
ATM Shooting Cases: Due to their constant flow of cash, isolated ATM's attract crime… and banks know it.
ATM shootings at negligently secured ATM's lead to ATM attack lawsuits.
Negligent Security expert witnesses categorize ATM's as “crime magnets” because of the shocking ATM attack statistics. Most ATM shootings occur at isolated ATM's in poorly lit areas. In fact, experts estimate that 80% of ATM attacks occur at just 15% of the country's ATM's. This lends credence to the theory that simple security measures at ATM's can greatly deter crime. This is why, if you have been attacked, robbed or shot while using an ATM, the ATM owner may be liable in an ATM shooting lawsuit.
ATM Shooting Lawsuit: Do I Have a Case?
ATM shooting lawsuits involve more than a horrible attack at an ATM. In order for the Plaintiff to prevail and recover money damages, you must prove that the ATM owner failed to put in reasonable security measures, and that your attack would have been prevented had the owner had security. To speak with our negligent security law firm about your potential case, call us at 888.375.9998 for a free case consultation.
Would Security Have Made a Difference?
Even if the crime was foreseeable, how do we know that proper security would have prevented the criminal attack at the ATM? No one has a crystal ball, so it is impossible to say for certain. However, your negligent security lawyer will hire an ATM security expert who will explain why and how this crime was preventable. ATM inadequate security experts rely on statistics and nearby crime grids to make their case for a business's security needs.
Testing Foreseeability in ATM Cases
If you were attacked at an established ATM, your negligent security attorney can conduct research to determine if there have been prior shootings at the subject ATM. You'd be surprised how often there are prior incidents. Your lawyer will also establish whether the neighborhood was dangerous, and if there have been crimes at surrounding businesses. All this leads to indications of the ATM crime's foreseeability to the property owner.
ATM's, sarcastically referred to as "Any Time Murder", are regularly under secured given the crimes that occur near them.
ATM Safety
ATM safety is paramount to keep customers safe. ATM security options include:
Avoiding placing an ATM on the corner of the building. Corners create blind spots which can lead to crime opportunities.
Avoid placing shrubbery, plants or pillars in front of ATM's. This allows criminals to hide and wait for ATM users to take out cash.
If the ATM is being used at night, the owner must provide ample lighting and security cameras. This is a no brainer. Lighting and cameras scare away criminals.
Allow bank customers parking that is close to the ATM. Forcing bank visitors to walk far distances to reach the ATM provides more opportunities for criminals.
Negligent Security ATM Robbery Cases: What Can I Do Now?
ATM crimes have tragic results. Rape, robbery, even murder, commonly arise out of ATM criminal attacks.
If you would like to discuss whether your ATM crime was preventable and what you can do about it, speak with a negligent security lawyer today at 888.375.9998.
ATM security cameras, whether in an ATM booth or a free standing ATM, deter crime and ATM shootings.
What to Expect in Your ATM Shooting Lawsuit
Our law firm regularly hires former law enforcement and FBI agents to serve as crime foreseeability experts.
ATM Shooting Lawsuit: The Investigation
Following the attack, you should consult with an attorney who will investigate pursuing a civil case. This means your ATM shooting lawyer will gather the police report, obtain a crime grid of the area, determine if there have been prior crimes at this ATM and hire an crime forgeability analyst expert. This expert and corresponding crime information will determine whether the crime was foreseeable to the business owner.
Case for ATM Attack: The Lawsuit
Once your lawyer determines you have adequate grounds for bringing an ATM shooting case, he or she will put the ATM owner on notice. Your lawyer will then gather the ATM owner's liability insurance information and inform you of the insurance policy limits. If a settlement cannot be reached, your attorney will file the ATM shooting lawsuit, putting the case into litigation. Once in suit, the lawyer for the ATM owner will likely depose you and send discovery to your attorney. Your lawyer will do the same to the other side.
ATM Shooting Case: Mediate a Settlement or get a Jury Verdict
After factual discovery, your ATM lawsuit will be at issue. This means you will likely go to mediation, which is an informal settlement conference. The ATM owner's insurance company will probably offer you money at this point. If you and your ATM shooting attorney choose not to accept the offer at mediation, you will go before a jury and obtain a ATM shooting jury verdict. Going before a jury can be risky, but sometimes, it is the only way to truly obtain justice in a negligent security lawsuit.
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