Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

Hit & Run in Shopping Center Parking Lot

If you are an employee in a store and your car is parked in the parking lot

of that store and your automobile is hit and run while you are at work is there

any liability on the part of the parking lot or company that you work for?

A shoplifter was spotted in a shoe store that my daughter is employed by. When

the shoplifter realized they were caught and was being approached by security of

the store - the shoplifter fled the scene. Security of the store went out of store

running after the shoplifter. The shoplifter jumped into their vehicle and struck

my car that was parked next to the shoplifter's automobile. There were witnesses

and they were able to get a driver's license. However I was informed that the person

had a Mississippi license and may not have insurance. I only have liability insurance.

If the shoplifter has nothing am I stuck with the bill or is there any responsibility on the

part of the store or parking lot of the shopping center?

The police officer told me not to get an attorney because it was a waste of money. I

need some guidance. I will hire an attorney if I can sue and the store or parking lot have

some liability. Please help!

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