Navigating Negligent Security, Holding Property Owners Accountable
When you visit a business, apartment complex, hotel, or entertainment venue, you expect to be safe. But when property owners fail to provide adequate security, they put visitors at risk of violent crimes like assault, robbery, or worse. If you or a loved one has been harmed due to unsafe conditions, you may have a negligent security claim.
At Beasley Allen, we understand the trauma and disruption that violent crimes cause. Our experienced negligent security lawyers are committed to helping victims hold property owners accountable and rebuild their lives. We’ve handled cases across the country and have the resources to fight for justice.
What Is Negligent Security?
Negligent security refers to a property owner’s failure to take reasonable steps to protect people from foreseeable criminal acts. These failures can include:
- Inadequate lighting in parking lots or stairwells
- Broken or missing locks on doors and gates
- No security cameras or surveillance systems
- Lack of trained security personnel
- Ignoring prior incidents or threats on the property
When these lapses lead to harm, the property owner may be legally responsible for the injuries suffered.
How Do I Know If I Have a Case?
To pursue a negligent security lawsuit, you’ll need to show:
- Duty of Care: The property owner had a legal obligation to keep the premises reasonably safe.
- Breach of Duty: They failed to provide adequate security measures.
- Causation: That failure contributed to the crime or injury.
- Damages: You suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm.
Courts also consider whether the crime was foreseeable—meaning the owner knew or should have known about the risk based on prior incidents or the location’s history.
Common Locations for Negligent Security Claims
Negligent security can happen anywhere, but some of the most common locations include:
- Apartment complexes
- Hotels and motels
- Shopping centers and retail stores
- Parking garages and lots
- Bars, nightclubs, and concert venues
- Hospitals and medical facilities
Victims of negligent security may be eligible for financial recovery, including: Medical expenses (past and future), lost income and reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, property damage, and wrongful death damages (in fatal cases). Our attorneys work to ensure you receive the full compensation you deserve.
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