Negligent Security: Protecting Your Safety In Atlanta
Everyone deserves to feel safe in public spaces. But when property owners fail to provide proper security measures, innocent people can get hurt. If you’ve been injured by negligent security, The Ransom Firm can help. Contact us today at 404-882-3198 for a free consultation with a knowledgeable negligent security lawyer to discuss your potential negligent security claim.
What Is Negligent Security?
Negligent security occurs when a property owner neglects to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable crimes and injuries on their property. This negligence can lead to dangerous conditions that put visitors, customers and tenants at risk.
Negligent security claims fall under the broader legal category of premises liability, which deals with the responsibility of property owners to keep their premises safe for others. When property owners fail to meet this responsibility and someone is injured as a result, they can be held liable for damages.
Understanding Duty Of Care
Georgia property owners have a legal obligation known as “duty of care” to provide a reasonably safe environment for people on their property. This means they must take appropriate measures to prevent avoidable crimes and accidents. Failing to do so is considered negligence.
Common Negligent Security Cases
Negligent security can happen in a variety of places and settings, including:
- Parking lots: Poor lighting, a lack of security patrols or malfunctioning security cameras can create opportunities for assaults, robberies and vehicle break-ins.
- Apartment complexes: Inadequate lighting in common areas, broken gates, or a lack of security measures can increase the risk of theft, vandalism and assaults.
- Hotels: Hotels are responsible for ensuring the safety of their guests. This includes measures like secure locks, well-lit hallways and working security cameras.
- Shopping centers: Large crowds and open spaces require proper security measures, such as security personnel, surveillance systems and adequate lighting to deter shoplifting, assaults, and other criminal activity.
These are just a few examples. Any property where owners fail to maintain safe conditions could be the site of a negligent security case.
What Does Inadequate Security Look Like?
Negligent security can take many different forms. Here are some examples of inadequate security measures that may lead to dangerous conditions:
- Lack of or poorly maintained security cameras
- Insufficient lighting in parking lots, walkways or shared areas
- Broken locks on doors or windows
- Lack of security personnel or inadequate security patrols
- Improperly trained security staff
- Failure to screen tenants or employees
These examples underscore the importance of property owners taking a proactive approach to security.
Property owners must regularly assess their properties for potential security risks and take immediate steps to rectify any issues. This includes staying informed about crime trends in the area, implementing appropriate security measures and ensuring that those measures are properly maintained.
Can You Prove Liability?
To determine fault in a negligent security case, you must prove that the property owner didn’t take the proper steps to prevent crimes, injuries or accidents. You will need to demonstrate that the owner knew or should have known about the potential danger and didn’t take adequate measures to address it.
This is where The Ransom Firm‘s decades of experience come in. With a deep understanding of Georgia’s premises liability laws, our team can thoroughly investigate your case, gather evidence and build a compelling claim to prove the property owner’s negligence.
Seeking What You Deserve: Types Of Compensation
If you’ve been injured due to negligent security, you might be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses: Hospital bills, doctor visits, rehabilitation costs and ongoing medical care.
- Lost wages: Compensation for income lost due to injuries and inability to work.
- Pain and suffering: Physical pain, emotional distress and mental anguish resulting from the incident.
These are just some of the damages you may be able to recover.
The Ransom Firm: Fighting For Justice In Atlanta
At The Ransom Firm, justice is more than a goal; it’s our family legacy. Our attorneys offer customized legal strategies and dedicated advocacy to protect the rights of injury victims in Atlanta and Fulton County.
We understand the devastating impact negligent security injuries can have on your life. We are here to guide you through every step of the legal process with compassion and unwavering support while you recover.
Don’t wait to seek justice. We offer free initial consultations so you can discuss your case with an experienced attorney and understand your legal options. Contact us today at 404-882-3198 to speak with a negligent security lawyer.