There are multiple forms of negligence by property owners that can cause visitors to a property to suffer serious injuries. A victim may be able to pursue a premises liability claim if they can show that they suffered injuries because a property owner did not take the proper measures to protect their safety. In some cases, these claims may be based on a property owner's failure to provide the necessary level of security at an establishment. A lawyer who is experienced in these types of cases can help victims show that they were injured because of negligence in matters involving security.
At The Edwards Law Firm, our attorneys understand the ways a person and their family can be affected by a serious injury, and we provide dedicated legal help to those who have been harmed by other people's negligence. We have over 100 years of combined legal experience, and we have helped our clients obtain millions of dollars in jury verdicts and personal injury settlements. If you have been injured on someone else's property, we can help you determine whether a lack of proper security was to blame, and we will work to ensure that you will be fully compensated for your damages.
Injuries Caused by Negligent Security
Property owners have a legal duty to provide protective measures and ensure that visitors to their property are safe from harm. This duty also applies to a tenant who is in control of a property, such as a business owner who leases space to operate a store or restaurant. In addition to addressing potential hazards on a property, an owner will need to take the proper measures to protect visitors from harm by others. If a business owner does not hire the proper security staff or use the necessary security systems, customers or visitors may be injured as a result.
Negligent security may be a factor in cases where people are injured at bars or nightclubs. To prevent injuries in bar fights, an establishment should employ bouncers or security guards and ensure that they are properly trained to respond to these situations. The owner of a bar or nightclub may be responsible if people are injured in these types of situations due to a lack of security staff. In some cases, security guards may inflict injuries on patrons by using excessive force when breaking up a fight or ejecting a person from an establishment, and their employer may be held liable for these injuries.
A property owner or business may also be liable for injuries that occurred due to the failure to utilize the proper security measures in or around a building. In some cases, robberies or assaults may occur because of inadequate lighting on the exterior of a building or in a parking lot or parking garage or because security guards did not properly monitor certain parts of a property. A landlord or other property owner may also be responsible for injuries and damages that occurred because they failed to provide the proper locks on doors and windows or because they did not ensure that a security system was installed and working correctly.