hi there, a guy approached me at a shopping centre called meadowhall. he was very abusive towards me and i retaliated back. And me and my brother got thrown out of the shopping centre by security guards. There where like 10security guards pusshing and shoving us and swearing at us. I felt very threatened and was very afraid to speak. My brother who is only 17 got pushed and shoved against the walla really hard by them. And he has hurt his back and shoulder. Where does he stand ? could he claim personal injury ???
2007-08-14 06:55:05 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Contact the local police. Most malls and shopping centers have security video cameras. Act quickly so the tapes aren't recorded over. Ascertain witnesses, give statement, and have the situation investigated.
2007-08-14 07:00:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You were on Meadowhall's property. You were asked by shopping centre employees to leave the premises. You are in a very tough position to claim personal injury, although a claim for civil assault and/or battery may lie. You need to contact an attorney, initial consultations are typically made at no charge. Contact the local bar association to find a personal injury attorney. But... as said above I think there are facts missing from what you have stated that could very likely bar any claim.
2007-08-14 07:37:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well depending on how physical you and your brother got towards the guards they could easily claim you were being forceful and unruly and had to use excessive force to remove you from the premises. If the guy who had approached you actually hit you and then you defended yourself and then the guards took you down without messing with the other guy because maybe they knew him,you may have a possible chance in a case.But I think that if none suffered any real threatning injuries besides your dignity and manlyness then just shake it off and shop at another shooping mall,it will cost you more to take it to court than to forget about it.Have your bro checked by a doctor and if his injuries aren't life threatining then move on and go about your life,but if he really sustained a real bad injury then you can get compensated for that.Talk to a doctor and then maybe a lawyer. hope this helps.
2007-08-14 07:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by happyhive7 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Money should not be the first thing on your mind, some people might assume you instigated the confrontation simply to get some money.
You need to make a complaint to the manager of the shopping centre and speak to a solicitor who will tell you EXACTLY where you stand legally. You could also ask to see security camera footage of the incident as proof of your complaint. Don't let them get away with it, they're in the wrong and you have every right to complain.
2007-08-14 07:13:31 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Divine ♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure that the shopping center was not called "MeadowLANDS", instead??? You could claim Personal Injury only IF you knew the names of your assailants. You might fare better suing the "Meadowhall" owners / Board of Directors, et al, instead, for employing such overly-violent and potentially "Life-Threatening" people as "Security"... FYI, "P.I." lawsuits often take YEARS to settle, but with any Good Fortune, the defendants MAY be intimidated to the point where they will settle "Out of Court" for a lesser sum... But you are a YOUNG Human, so, "Go For It!" My own PERSONAL advice: If and when you are next attacked, attack BACK. Harder.
2007-08-14 07:13:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should go back with your parents/guardians to the head of security services and complain. If they're not cooperative with your complaint, then I would recommend going to the police/ contacting a lawyer. I am saying this only because your brother is hurt. Otherwise, don't bother; it's just a hassle.
2007-08-14 07:00:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yh claim for a injury and also go to the person in charge of security and tell them what happened hopefully then the guards will get sacked
2007-08-14 07:06:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Your brother can make a bodily injury claim, if he incurs any medical expenses. You both can make personal injury claims for false arrest. You may have to hire an attorney.
2007-08-14 06:59:00 · answer #8 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes of course , and meadowhall has a damn lot of cctv so you coukld probably get proof , firsdt tell the cops what happened as this will be needed really as a form of proof .
and for what its worth a dont believe you were innocent at all in this
2007-08-14 07:00:42 · answer #9 · answered by bigsexydug 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you retaliated as you say then you willingly entered into the fight. You have to expect security to use force to stop the fight, as it endangers other customers. I think you should be thankful that you were not charged, rather than wonder if a lawsuit can be filed. That's really low.
2007-08-14 07:00:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋