How Negligent/Inadequate Security Results in Personal Injury Lawsuits
An owner or occupier of land has a legal duty to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances to maintain his or her premises in a reasonably safe condition. That duty includes taking minimal precautions to protect members of the public from reasonably foreseeable criminal acts of third parties. Especially in areas where crime is prevalent, property owners have a duty to ensure that their premises are safe for guests and their tenants. This means not only making sure that the inside of their property is free of known hazards, but also that proper precautions are taken to protect the outside. When a property owner fails to take the minimum appropriate action to secure their premises, they can be held responsible for the resulting injuries to the aggrieved party.
Examples of negligent security include:
Broken locks or entranceways
Inadequate lighting
Inadequate surveillance
Negligent or improperly trained security personnel
Malfunctioning security systems
Lack of alarms or security cameras
Types of Personal Injury Caused by Negligence
As a result of a property owner’s failure to provide adequate security for their tenants and/or guests, the following types of personal injuries may result:
Assault and battery
Gunshot Injuries
Rape Attacks
Abduction
Mugging/robbery
Death
The Law Office of Dimitrios Kourouklis, Ph.D. takes a strong stance against negligent property owners who fail to maintain their premises and knowingly endanger their tenants, guests and/or patrons. If you have been the victim of a violent crime on another person’s property, you may be able to take legal action against the property owner. We encourage you to get in touch with a New York personal injury attorney at the Law Office of Dimitrios Kourouklis, Ph.D. to talk about your rights as a victim and what legal options are available to you.
Our experienced team of New York Premises Liability Attorneys stands ready to fight for justice on behalf of negligent security victims in the New York area. To schedule a free initial consultation with our firm, please call our office at (929) 400-7608 or email us at kourouklislaw@gmail.com.
