Negligent Security
Getting you Compensated When Property Owners Fail to Provide Security
When you visit a business, an apartment complex, parking lot or other property, you expect to be safe. In fact, you are entitled to a reasonable level of security to keep you safe. Unfortunately, some property owners fail to take the necessary precautions, putting visitors at risk of serious harm. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to inadequate security, you may have a legal claim for negligent security.
At Edwards Beightol, our experienced negligent security attorneys are dedicated to holding negligent property owners accountable. We fight for the rights of victims who have been seriously injured or killed in shootings, assaults or other violent crimes due to insufficient security measures.
What is Negligent Security?
Premises liability claims are claims against property owners or managers for injuries that occurred at their property. They arise when a property owner or operator fails to have reasonable security measures, leading to foreseeable harm. If you are injured by criminal activity at a business, employer or other person’s property, you may have a claim for negligent security. Negligent security measures may include any of the below.
Poor Lighting
Non-functional security cameras
Lack of security personnel
Ineffective security policies
Failure to implement weapons checks
Broken or inadequate locks
Failure to warn visitors of known dangers
What types of Criminal Activity Can Result in a Negligent Security Claim?
Property owners and operators have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions and take precautions against known risks, such as criminal activity. If the property owner or operator knew or should have known that there was a risk of crime on the property and failed to take appropriate steps to warn and protect the lawful visitors from the crime, they may be liable to you for damages. They may be responsible for injuries resulting from any of the crimes below.
Common Locations for Negligent Security Cases
Negligent security incidents can occur in a variety of places, including:
Apartment complexes
College campuses, dormitories and sorority & fraternity houses
Hotels and motels
Office buildings, factories, plants and other workplaces
Parking garages and lots
Bars and nightclubs
Shopping centers, stores and malls
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What damages can you claim?
It depends on the state what damages you may claim.
When you or a family member has been injured or killed by criminal activity while lawfully on property owned or operated by another person or business, you may have a claim for personal injury or wrongful death. While the law cannot undo your injury or the passing of your loved one, it may provide money damages. While it depends on the state, in general, you or your family may have claims for the following under the law.
PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES
If you suffered physical or emotional injuries from criminal activity while lawfully on the property of someone else or a business, the law may permit you or your loved one to recover past and future medical and therapy expenses and lost wages as well as amounts for physical and mental pain and suffering, loss of a body part or use of a body part, permanent injury, scars and disfigurement. If you were married at the time of injury, you may be able to recover losses, including their lost services, society, affection, companionship and sexual relations.
WRONGFUL DEATH DAMAGES
If your family member was killed by criminal activity while on the property of someone else or a business, the law may permit recovery for medical expenses, funeral expenses, physical and emotional pain and suffering and the loss of the value of his or her life. Depending on the state, the value of his or her life may be measured from the perspective of the person who died or the family that lost the person who died. In North Carolina, wrongful death damages are measured by the loss to the person’s next of kin, including loss of society, companionship, advice and kindly offices, as well as lost future wages and the value of the decedent’s support for his or her next of kin.
What do you need for a successful claim?
In order to have a successful claim, you must prove (1) that the property owner or manager of the property was negligent, (2) that you suffered injury or your loved one suffered death and (3) that the negligence of the property owner or manager. In summary, a person or business must have failed to properly warn you or secure the property causing you injury or your loved one death.
Why contact an attorney immediately?
It is extremely important to contact an attorney immediately if you believe you may have a negligent security claim. There are deadlines within which claims must be filed or the right to file them is lost forever. Evidence can also disappear if you do not have an attorney to help you preserve it. For these reasons, contact an attorney today to review your claim. Waiting even one day can be the difference between having a claim that you can pursue and being barred from pursuing that very same claim.
Why Chose Edwards Beightol’s Negligent Security Attorneys?
At Edwards Beightol, we have extensive experience handling negligent security cases throughout North Carolina and have recovered millions for our negligent security clients. We work tirelessly to investigate claims, gather evidence and build strong cases to pursue justice for our clients. Our dedicated legal team understands the complexities of these cases and is committed to providing personalized and specialized representation.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has been injured due to negligent security, you need a skilled attorney who will fight for your rights. Contact Edwards Beightol today for a free, confidential consultation. Let us help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve.
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