Negligent Security

What Is Considered Negligent Security?

In legal definitions, negligent security is a safety issue that falls under premises liability laws and rules. A property owner must provide a reasonably safe environment for guests, visitors, shoppers, clients, employees, and others, which includes taking reasonable steps to protect them from the criminal actions of bad actors. When someone is assaulted or robbed by a criminal, a negligent security claim can be filed against the property owner if there is reason to believe they could and should have done more to deter or stop that criminal activity.

A property owner can have a heightened obligation to provide adequate security measures based on the type and location of the property they own. For example, properties in neighborhoods with known high crime rates need to take more security measures than other places, which is why you can often see gated communities in certain neighborhoods. As another example, music venues that invite many people to crowd into a dark room need to provide security personnel to stop various types of crime, such as assaults and pickpocketing.

Other properties that might require heightened security measures are:

• Transportation hubs like airports
• Sports stadiums
• Amusement parks
• Government facilities
• Shopping malls
• Housing complexes

Security measures are “negligent” if they do not provide the level of protection someone should be able to expect while there or the level of protection that another property owner would provide in the same situation. Problems like inadequate lighting, missing or broken security cameras, and poorly trained or missing security guards all contribute to negligent security issues.

What Injuries Are Caused By Negligent Security?

Jamie Casino Injury Attorneys is here to help you file a negligent security claim after you are hurt on someone else’s property due to a lack of security measures. Whatever injuries you have suffered, we can help you get the compensation you are owed. Most negligent security lawsuits are filed after a violent assault and in pursuit of damages like medical bills, emotional distress, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Injuries that might be suffered in an assault and battery are:

• Fractures
• Lacerations
• Burns
• Traumatic brain injury
• Back and neck injuries
• Wrongful death

A robbery or theft victim can also file a claim for the value of the lost property. For example, if your jewelry was stolen and it had both monetary and sentimental value, then the property owner could owe you a sizeable amount of money to replace it.

Get A Tough Lawyer On Your Side

Negligent security claims are hotly contested by insurance companies who want to place all the blame on the criminal, which would conveniently overlook premises liability laws entirely. To make certain your case is handled correctly and respected by the opposition, you will want a legal team that can stand up to insurance company bullying. Here in Savannah, there is no tougher name than ours!

Contact our negligent security lawyers in Savannah at (912) 809-5335 today to begin the process.