Perth Amboy Negligent Security Lawyer
Many violent crimes are able to occur because property owners fail to take adequate security measures to make their premises safe. If someone else did not fulfil their duty of care and allowed you or a loved one to be the victim of a crime, a Perth Amboy negligent security lawyer can help.
Our personal injury attorneys can investigate what happened and offer guidance on your next steps. We will advise whether you have grounds for pursuing a lawsuit against the property owner and any other responsible parties.
Understanding How Negligent Security Claims Work
In most situations, people are not responsible for the actions of third parties, but negligent security claims are an exception. Negligent security lawsuits fall under a subset of premises liability. The law outlines the duty of care property owners have to keep their buildings and land reasonably safe for all legal visitors and guests.
If a violent criminal attack on someone else’s property injures you, the owner could bear legal responsibility for the cost of those injuries. Through a negligent security claim, you can seek damages against the property owner on the grounds that they failed to take reasonable measures to protect you from foreseeable harm by a third party.
Our compassionate Perth Amboy attorneys understand how sensitive negligent security cases can be because of the violent crimes they involve. We can work with you to minimize your stress and discomfort.
What Security Measures Could the Property Owner Have Taken?
Negligent security cases are highly individualized because the required security measures are not the same for every property. Liability of the property owner depends on the unique facts of your case and whether the risk of criminal violence occurring on the property was reasonably foreseeable.
Hiring Bouncers and Security Guards
If someone punches you in a restaurant while you are minding your own business, a court might conclude that the restaurant owner is not liable for your injuries because that kind of attack is not foreseeable. However, if someone punches you in a crowded bar after a Super Bowl game, a court might conclude that the bar owner is legally responsible for your injuries because they could have foreseen the risk. A court may therefore conclude that, in certain situations, a property owner or manager should hire additional bouncers and security guards to mitigate the risk of criminal violence.
Having Adequate Lighting in a Parking Lot
When buildings do not have sufficient exterior lighting, people walking through the parking lots are more at risk of being the victim of a criminal attack. In areas where other violent attacks have recently occurred, the lack of sufficient lighting poses a more foreseeable risk of harm.
Having Secure Locks
If someone enters your apartment because the landlord fails to provide secure, functioning locks, you can seek damages for any harm you suffer.
Our Perth Amboy attorneys can assess the evidence in your case to build a robust security negligence claim against the property owner and any other responsible parties.
Contact a Perth Amboy Attorney To Discuss Your Negligent Security Claim
If someone fails to keep their property safe and allows you to be the victim of a violent criminal attack, you may face a difficult recovery. Pursuing compensation from the property owner and any other responsible parties can help you avoid financial worry. Talk to a Perth Amboy negligent security lawyer today.
