Police are working to find out what happened after a teenager was attacked at the SEPTA train station at Broad and Spring Garden Streets in Philadelphia. It is not uncommon to see juveniles in that area, and they are often loud and rambunctious, according to locals. In this particular incident, an attack on a 15-year-old student occurred just after 3:30 p.m. The victim was on the train wearing headphones when several juveniles took the headphones and then beat the teen in the platform area.
The concern is that the SEPTA train station lacked enough security to keep those using the train safely. Others reported that the area is often full of chaos, which could indicate a lack of security or enough security present. The SEPTA police say they have increased the number of officers, including those wearing plain clothes on the trains and in the stations. Talk to a Philadelphia negligent security lawyer today.
Determining When There Is Enough Security
When an incident like this occurs and victims are hurt because of the lack of security, it may be wise to seek legal action against the property owner or service. The property owner or service is responsible for maintaining the safety of those using their facilities. In this case, SEPTA may not be doing enough.
If you are hurt due to a negligent security breach, turn to our attorneys at Kwartler Manus for guidance in pursuing legal action against those who hurt you or failed to keep you safe when you expected they would do so.