Northridge Fashion Center Mall is the main shopping destination in Northridge, California, though film buffs may be familiar with the shopping mall from its appearance in the 2020 musical comedy, The Prom. With over 170 stores throughout the premises, the mall attracts countless shoppers and visitors on a daily basis.
As someone that’s walking through a mall, you have the right to expect that the property is clean and free of hazardous conditions. But failure by mall owners and employees can lead to all sorts of accidents, whether you are at a store, in a bathroom, or out in the parking lot. If you’ve sustained physical injuries while you were at Northridge Fashion Center Mall, you may be wondering about your legal options, including the right to file a lawsuit for monetary damages. Our legal experts have the answers you need, along with the experience to fight for maximum payment from an injury claim against the mall.
For a free case review with a Northridge Fashion Center Mall accident injury lawyer, contact our law firm without delay. Our attorneys specialize in lawsuits for the following incidents at a California shopping mall:
- Trip and falls
- Slip and fall
- Falling object injuries
- Public bathroom injuries
- Elevator or escalator accidents
- Parking lot accidents
- Assault and battery
- Sexual assault
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Premises Liability and Your Right to a Lawsuit
Many people have questions regarding their right to a lawsuit, which is natural, as people can end up with injuries from countless circumstances. However, there are specific issues that differentiate a case of negligence from an accident that can’t be blamed on someone else. When you are at a mall, for example, you are owed a duty of care by the people that own and operate the property. This includes maintaining the property and ensuring that unsafe conditions are resolved as soon as possible. If the condition cannot be addressed right away, warning signs should be posted, like “Wet Floor” and “Out of Service.”
The duties we just described are based on the legal concept of premises liability. Each state, including California, has premises liability laws that hold property owners responsible when their negligence causes injury to another party. This is the legal basis for a slip and fall, falling object incident, car crash, and most other types of accidents at a shopping mall.
Vicarious liability is another concept that may apply to your situation if you had an accident at Northridge Fashion Center Mall. This refers to the responsibility that employers have when their employees, within the scope of their job duties, causes someone to be injured on the premises. A common example of vicarious liability by an employer involves assault and battery cases with security guards at the mall.
Security Guard Assault Claims against Northridge Fashion Center Mall
Security guards are a familiar site at shopping malls and department stores. Some of these individuals are employed by the mall, while others are hired by stores and restaurants within the mall. These businesses may also hire loss prevention specialists to handle incidents of fraud and theft.
There’s no denying that security guards have a difficult job, and physical force must be used in certain cases to protect themselves, as well as the general public, from a dangerous individual. However, they must use good judgement to ensure that they inflict the least amount of damage. Sadly, people can be assaulted by loss prevention specialists and security guards who take things too far.
An assault case involving negligence by a mall security guard typically involves the following circumstances:
- Intentionally or knowingly inflicting serious bodily harm to another individual
- Showing extreme indifference to the victim, i.e., lack of appreciation for the value of human life
- Causing injury, or attempting to cause injury with a deadly weapon, including pointing a firearm at the victim (even if it’s not loaded)
These all describe acts of excessive force or conduct, which can leave you with serious physical and/or psychological injuries. If you’ve been assaulted by a security guard at Northridge Fashion Center Mall, contact us to discuss the possibility of a personal injury lawsuit. We are more than ready to fight for the compensation you deserve and ensure that the responsible individuals take accountability for their actions.
Monetary Compensation from a Shopping Mall Injury Claim
Being injured at a shopping mall can leave you with various injuries, like broken bones, fractures, brain injury, and damage to the neck or spinal cord. You may also have symptoms of post-traumatic stress, such as flashbacks, severe anxiety, and insomnia due to the trauma of your accident. These and other consequences of an accident at a shopping mall are the basis of a personal injury claim.
What are the payments you can demand in a lawsuit against Northridge Fashion Center Mall? Here are the economic and non-economic damages we typically ask for on behalf of our clients:
- Payment for your medical expenses
- Compensation for lost wages and job benefits
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering, mental anguish, and other non-economic damages
- Legal fees if you hire an attorney
- Punitive damages
You may not qualify for every category of payment listed above, but you can be sure that we will fight for every penny you deserve. We can also help you with important questions, like “What is the average case value of a shopping mall accident claim?” Possible settlement values range from $15,000 to $3 million or more for a store or shopping center injury case. However, the important thing is to figure out what you are entitled to, which is based on many factors that we can discuss with you during a free consultation.
How Long will it Take to Recover my Payment?
How soon you can settle your case is clearly an important consideration when you are in the process of recovering from an accident. Unfortunately, there is no universal answer to this question, though we always strive to bring closure to all cases within 6 to 10 months. But there are many issues that can add to the amount of time it will to settle a case. This is particularly true with serious to severe injury cases, where the victim may have lifelong complications that will impact their career, interpersonal relationships, and other areas of their life. That why two or more years is a possible timeline to secure the payment you deserve from a shopping mall injury accident case.
Filing Your Lawsuit within the Statute of Limitations
Please note that you have two years from the day of your accident to file a lawsuit if you are seeking compensation from a negligent party. The statute of limitations for a lawsuit may be extended for special circumstances, but these exceptions are very rare. This means you can lose the right to sue Northridge Fashion Center Mall if you wait too long to initiate the legal process. Thus, we strongly urge you to contact us and seek help from a lawyer with experience in cases of injury at a mall or shopping center.
Contact us for a Free Case Evaluation
Leaning about your rights and legal options is crucial as someone that was injured from a dangerous condition at Northridge Fashion Center Mall. The attorneys of Normandie have decades of experience in compensation claims against stores, shopping malls, and shopping centers throughout California. We have the necessary knowledge and skills to secure the payment you deserve as an accident victim, so don’t hesitate to give us a call.
The Zero Fee Guarantee is our way of protecting your finances during this difficult time. We work on contingency, so we receive a portion of your settlement award as payment. Since that’s the only way we get paid, you won’t be responsible for any legal fees in the event we don’t win your case. Our no upfront payment policy covers you as well if you are switching to us from another law firm. If you are unhappy with your current attorney, we would be happy to provide a free second opinion on your case. That way, you can make an informed decision on whether to stay with your current lawyer or transfer your case to our law firm.
As you can see, there’s no loss to you by taking some time and meeting with us for a free case evaluation. Contact us as soon as possible if you’ve been injured from an accident at Northridge Fashion Center Mall.
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