A person injured in an assault may have a civil claim against the individual responsible. In some circumstances, a business, property occupier, event operator or security provider may also face allegations that reasonable precautions were not taken.
Valiant Law assesses the incident, the foreseeability of the risk, security practices, available surveillance and the parties or insurance policies that may be involved. Civil claims are separate from criminal proceedings, although evidence may overlap.
Yes. Criminal proceedings address public offences; a civil claim addresses private legal responsibility and compensation. Different standards and procedures apply.
Potential responsibility depends on the circumstances, including control of the premises, foreseeability, security measures and causation.
Request that surveillance be retained, identify witnesses, keep messages and photographs, and preserve police or incident-report information.
