Unfortunately, suffering physical harm at the hands of security guards is not something uncommon. Security guards often abuse their position and wrongfully attack innocent people or even use excessive force while restraining suspects. Regardless of the specific situation, it is possible for security guards to negligently cause severe harm to others. Although every situation is different, affected parties could suffer a number of injuries, which could include some of the following: lesiones en la cabeza; lesiones cerebrales traumáticas; lesiones en el cuello; lesiones en la espalda; fracturas faciales; laceraciones faciales; costillas fracturadas; contusiones; abrasiones; raspones; moretones; laceraciones; etc.

Regardless of the specific injuries resulting from an incident involving a security guard, it is important that you understand that you might have grounds to sue. One of the most important things to do after an incident is to file a police report as soon as possible. Consider some of the preguntas frecuentes discussed below:

¿Puedo presentar una denuncia ante la policía si un guardia de seguridad me golpeó, atacó, lastimó o me dio un puñetazo?

Sí, podrías presentar una denuncia ante la policía si fuiste atacado y lastimado por un guardia de seguridad. De hecho, definitivamente debe Presentar una denuncia ante la policía. Debe presentar la denuncia ante la policía lo antes posible. Puede ser inmediatamente después del incidente, mientras se encuentra en el hospital o incluso unos días después del incidente. Lo más importante es que presente la denuncia ante la policía para que quede constancia oficial de que ocurrió el incidente.

¿Puedo presentar mi solicitud en persona?

Typically, police reports are filed in person. This could be either immediately after the incident (given that the authorities are called to the scene) or even after the incident (if the victim goes into the police station). In some cases, a police officer might actually come to you whether you are at a hospital or at your home to take down the police report.

¿Puedo presentar mi solicitud en línea?

Most police departments have an option that allows for people to file police reports online. In some cases, only certain types of reports can be filed online, so it is important to check directly with your local police department to confirm whether they take reports of assault and battery online. If your police department hace take these reports online, you will likely need to provide a details description of the incident, including the date, time, and location of the incident, along with photographs, for instance.

¿Puedo presentar mi solicitud por teléfono?

Only some incidents can be reported over the phone. Again, the types of incidents that can be reported over the phone will likely vary depending on the police department. If your condition prevents you from filing your report in person or online, it is likely that your local police department can begin the report over the phone and follow-up at a later time.