Man Injured at Marina del Rey Shooting – Lawyer for Accident Victims

Yes, you can sue Behind Closed Doors restaurant for breaching their duty of care to you as a guest on their property, which is based on the legal concept of premises liability. To put it simply, owners of private and commercial properties have a legal obligation to ensure that the home, building, restaurant, etc. is reasonably safe and free of hazardous conditions.

Being trapped while there is a shooting on the property is a nightmare scenario that no one can prepare for. Unfortunately, people with criminal intent may enter a busy and crowded restaurant and cause harm to others for all sorts of reasons. That’s why it’s essential for restaurants to have clearly marked exits that people can use in the event of a fire or another deadly incident. It’s unacceptable that people were trampled and suffered devastating injuries due to the panic at being locked in while the sound of gunshots rang in their ears.

The physical and emotional trauma from a shooting can stay with you for the rest of your life. While criminal charges can be filed against the shooter once they are found, the business also played a role in the injuries to guests and visitors at the restaurant. That’s why the owner is liable in the recent shooting at Behind Closed Doors, meaning you can file a lawsuit against them for monetary damages.

Our legal team is here to guide you through the legal process and ensure that you receive a fair amount of compensation. Give us a call and schedule a free case evaluation if you or someone you know was harmed at the March 5, 2024 shooting in Marina del Rey.

On average, these cases are worth $150,000 to $3,000,000 if you were injured by the assailant or from people trying to escape the restaurant during the shooting. If you are a family member suing for wrongful death, case values may be around $500,000 to $2,000,000.

Understanding the average case value for a lawsuit is helpful to those who are seeking justice from a negligent business owner. But the actual amount of compensation for each individual depends on many factors, including the monetary damages you are entitled to. Here are some examples of the payments you can receive from a Marina del Rey shooting incident lawsuit:

• Compensation for medical expenses, including cost of therapy
• Pain and suffering
• Lost income due to your medical needs
• Emotional distress
• Funeral costs
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of expected savings and benefits

Lawsuits involving injuries from a public shooting can take just a few months to settle, or up to several years, depending on many issues that are specific to each case. Frankly, it’s more likely that the settlement process will take over 1 year if you have severe / permanent injuries, which most victims will end up with, either from being shot or trampled. Overall, we are looking at a timeline of 1 to 2 years if it’s possible to negotiate a settlement directly with the restaurant’s insurance company. In the event negotiations are unfruitful and a trial is required (happens less than 5% of the time), obtaining your payment can take more than 3 years.

Yes, there is a deadline of 2 years from the incident date if you wish to file a personal injury lawsuit against Behind Closed Doors. That means you sustained an injury due to acts of negligence or misconduct by the restaurant.

What if I’m related to someone that died from the shooting at Behind Closed Doors in Marina del Rey?

If your loved one passed away from the injuries they sustained, you have the right to seek compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. The deadline for a wrongful death claim is 2 years from the date of death, so please contact our law firm to speak with a wrongful death lawsuit lawyer as soon as possible.

The harm and suffering caused by the shooting at Marina del Rey is a tragic example of how lack of security and safety protocols at a restaurant can lead to severe injuries and death for many people. Those who have been affected by this incident should contact us right away to learn about their rights and legal options.

Don’t worry about the cost of legal fees, which are paid by the negligent party as a condition of winning your case. In essence, we only get paid by recovering your settlement, and if we don’t win your case, you owe us absolutely nothing. This is the Zero Fee Guarantee we offer to all accident victims, along with skilled and aggressive representation from an experienced premises liability lawyer.

We are currently investigating these incidents and are ready to take immediate action on your case, so call us today and speak with a Marina del Rey restaurant shooting injury attorney.