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What is a Negligent Security Lawsuit? Negligent security lawsuits, also referred to as inadequate security cases, arise out of a property owner’s failure to put in reasonable security measures at their place of business. If the lack of security results in a serious injury or wrongful death, the crime victim may file a negligent security lawsuit. Property owners are responsible for foreseeable crime on their property because a business owner is in a much better position than its customers to know about dangers on and around its property. These types of cases are filed in civil court to recovery money damages such as medical bills and pain and suffering. A negligent security attorney must prove the following in order to prevail in a preventable crime negligence claim:
That the property owner owed a legal duty to protect the injured party (ex: A hotel has duty to protect its guests from known, foreseeable dangers);
That the legal duty was breached by failing to provide proper security (ex: A hotel knows that its parking lot is dark and dangerous, yet fails to employ a private security guard to patrol the area);
That the breach caused the injury complained of (ex: The hotel’s lack of adequate security was the proximate cause of a hotel guest being raped in the parking lot); and,
That the plaintiff suffered damages (ex: A hotel guest was sexually assaulted).
As negligent security attorneys, we regularly handle inadequate security cases resulting in serious injuries. Common negligent security lawsuit injuries include:
Wrongful Death
Rape and Sexual Assault
Robbery
Beatings and Fights
Shootings
Stabbings
How do I know if the business provided adequate security to prevent crime? We get asked this question often as negligent security attorneys. Unfortunately, there is no minimum security requirement for all businesses. Proper security measures are not a one size fits all solution. There are many factors in play, including the type of business, its hours of operation, the neighborhood where the property is located and prior incidents that occurred on or near the premises. For obvious reasons, an all hours night club must provide a higher level of security when compared with a shopping center. If you have been victimized by crime on a commercial property, speak with a negligent security lawyer to see if the crime was preventable. Your inadequate security attorney will likely hire a security expert to evaluate the business premises and the surrounding crime grid. For more information, call us at 888.375.9998.
Common Security Measures to Prevent Foreseeable Crimes:
Proper Lighting
Security Surveillance Cameras
Private Security Guard
Fencing and Walls
Properly Maintained Landscape and Bushes
Functioning Door Locks
Alarm Systems
Safe, Monitored Parking Lots and Parking Garages
What is my Negligent Security Lawsuit Worth?
Negligent security lawsuits regularly settle in the millions of dollars because of the significant injuries involved in these cases. In order to maximize your case value, your negligent security attorney will have to prove your case through an exhaustive investigation. As negligent security attorneys, we leave no stone unturned. We will investigate what the business owner knew or should have known about the possibility of the crime taking place on the property. We do this through obtaining prior police reports on the premises, the neighborhood crime grid, hiring expert witnesses with law enforcement backgrounds and conducting witness interviews. Once we prove the liability of the Defendant business, we work up the damages aspect. This is what determines the value of the negligent security lawsuit once negligence is proven. We have resolved negligent security cases from as little as $25,000 all the way up to multi million dollar settlements. It really all depends on the case facts and the plaintiff’s damages.
My family member has been the victim of violent crime at a business. Do I have a negligent security case? The validity of your crime victim civil lawsuit all depends on the facts. Each case is different. If you or a loved one have been seriously injured or killed, your best bet is to speak with a negligent security attorney. The consultation is free. Call us today at 561-316-7207 to speak with a negligent security lawyer now.
Common Negligent Security Lawsuit Locations:
Bars
Hotels
Hospitals
Nursing Homes
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Preventable crimes lead to civil lawsuits known as negligent security cases.
“Providing adequate security in businesses, hotels and nightclubs isn’t just the right thing to do. It is a smart business decision to prevent costly negligent security lawsuits.”
Nightclubs and bars are notorious for understaffing security. This leads to negligent security claims for club shootings and fights.
Tragically, rape and sexual assaults are common negligent security injuries.
The presence of a security guard can greatly minimize the risk of shootings, rapes and robberies in hotels, bars and residential areas.
A murder occurs every 35 minutes in the United States. Business must secure their premises or else face a lawsuit from a negligent security attorney.
Apartment buildings must keep out trespassers who intend to do harm to residents
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