When you are assaulted or harmed by a third party on someone else's property, the property owner may share responsibility if inadequate security made the attack foreseeable and preventable. This is known as a negligent security claim.
When an Owner May Be Liable
Owners of apartments, hotels, parking garages, bars, and stores have a duty to take reasonable security measures when they know or should know of a risk. Prior crimes in the area, broken locks, or missing lighting can all support a claim.
Examples of Inadequate Security
- Broken or absent locks and gates.
- Burned-out lighting in parking areas.
- No security personnel despite a history of crime.
- Malfunctioning surveillance cameras.
- Ignored prior incidents and complaints.
Evidence of prior crimes in the area is often central to proving the harm was foreseeable.
Holding Owners Accountable
These cases require investigation into the property's history and security practices. An attorney can gather that evidence. A free consultation can assess whether you have a claim.
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