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California Negligent Security Attorney

A landowner has several duties of care that apply when others are on their property. This includes duty of care to guests and visitors. For example, a duty would be to keep the land in safe and secure condition. If the landowner were to breach this duty of care and fail to maintain the property in a safe condition, this could result in severe personal injuries. If you or a loved one have been injured on someone else’s property in California, contact our California and Nevada negligent security attorneys today to determine the different damages you could collect to ensure maximum compensation for your injuries. We understand that it can be very difficult after going through such a traumatic experience. Many victims that have been injured on others properties do not know the next steps they must take. Contact our California negligent security attorneys at our firm today.

Our California and Nevada negligent security attorneys are available 24/7 via phone, email, and with offices in major cities in California and Nevada. We have decades of experience representing victims that have been injured on another person’s property.

What is Negligent Security?

Negligent security is a type of legal claim that addresses the lack of security on the property. This occurs when the landowner fails to secure the property in a safe condition. For example, the more likely the properties located in a dangerous area, the more likely the land will need stricter security.  If the landowner fails to get security on the land and guests are injured, guests have a claim against the land owner for negligent security. The owner of the property could be liable for the victim’s damages.

How to Prove Liability In a Negligent Security Claim

There are different elements that must be brought forth in a negligent security claim against the other party. Our skilled and negligent security attorneys will be able to address your different needs and make sure that you received maximum compensation for your injuries. Our attorneys will need to prove:

  • the property owner failed to take reasonable precautions and keep the promises safe
  • the plaintiff suffered injury as a result of the property owner’s failure
  • the plaintiff suffered damages as a result of the injury

Damages You Could Receive in a Negligent Security Claim

There are different types of damages we could collect for your injuries as a result of the negligent security. These damages include:

  • Permanent injuries
  • Emotional distress
  • Past lost wages
  • Future lost wages

Examples of how a property owner could take reasonable steps to ensure a secure premises include:

  • Security guards
  • Gates
  • Security cameras
  • Replacing old windows
  • Installing alarm systems
  • Installing motion sensor technology
  • Adding lighting to the property

Who Are the Defendants in a Negligent Security Legal Claim?

There are various different parties that could be defendants in a negligent security lawsuit. These include:

  • Shopping malls
  • Parking garages
  • Airports
  • Hospitals
  • Schools
  • Theaters
  • Amusement park
  • Office Buildings
  • Apartments
  • Homes

If you or a loved one has been injured at any of the above locations, contact our experienced attorneys today.

Examples of how a property owner could be liable for negligence security include:

  • Poor security
  • Poor lighting on the property
  • Broken doors, locks, gates, windows
  • Lack of security cameras/surveillance
  • Lack of alarms
  • Poor emergency exits

If a violent crime had been committed due to negligent security and poor premises safety that could have been prevented, then your injury could be eligible for compensation. Our team is ready to review your situation on negligent security and premises liability that occurred.

Examples of how people are injured in a negligence security legal claim include:

  • Harassment
  • Assault
  • Robbery
  • Rape
  • Battery
  • False imprisonment

If you or a loved one have been hurt or injured similar to the examples above, contact our negligent security attorneys today to advocate for your rights.

Negligent Security Injuries

Injuries that could occur as a result of negligence security include:

  • Head injuries
  • Bruising
  • Broken bones
  • Internal injuries
  • Wounds
  • Scarring
  • Punctures
  • Sexually transmitted diseases
  • Lacerations
  • Wrongful death

Different psychological effects that could result after being a victim of negligence security include:

  • Insomnia
  • Panic attacks
  • Anxiety
  • Fear of returning to the location where the incident occurred

Are Negligent Security Claims Common?

Negligent security claims are very common, especially in California and Nevada. Usually, the victim would not know the different legal steps to take after being injured because of the property owner’s negligent security. Negligent security claims allow the owner to make changes to their property and ensure the property is safe to prevent any future negligence security incidents.

What Should I do After Being Injured Due to a Negligent Security Incident?

The first step after getting injured in a negligent security incident is to contact your healthcare provider to determine the type of damages and injuries you have suffered. For example, many head injuries do not come into play until days, or weeks later. After seeking medical advice, contact our negligent security attorneys  to determine the different types of damages you could potentially recover. It is advised to hire an attorney before getting into contact with the defendant or the insurance company. After the incident, these parties will try to downplay their liability and offer low settlement amounts.

How Can I File a Claim for Negligent Security?

Immediately after getting injured on another person’s property, you should seek a negligent security attorney. It is important that you hire an attorney immediately since many states have a statute of limitations that limit and restrict the amount of time you could bring in a claim against another party. For example, if you bring in a claim against the other party after the statute of limitations has run, your claim will be dismissed.

Are Negligent Security Claims Only for Public Property?

Negligent security claims assert that the landowner failed to maintain the premises in a safe condition. Therefore, negligent security claims could take place on both private and public property. The property does not have to be public in order for you to be able to bring a negligent security claim.

But, it is important to note that different rules apply regarding the different types of property. For example, if the injury took place on a government-owned property, then a different statute of limitations applies since you will be filing a lawsuit against a government entity. Because there are different types of categories and different  legal claims that need to be made, contact our experienced negligent security attorneys today to determine the different legal options we can take.

What Do Our Experienced Negligent Security Attorneys Do?

Our experienced negligent security attorneys get to work immediately after a client consultation. We try to gather as much information as possible to build a stronger claim against the other party. We visit the place where the incident occurred, and try to take photos, criminal records, police reports, and records of witnesses.  The stronger the evidence, the more likely you  will be able to get compensation for your injuries. Our attorneys then work to calculate your compensation and the future expenses that arise from these negligent security incidents. We will negotiate with the defendant and insurance company to get a settlement offer that could cover your damages.

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