Can You File an Injury Claim for Negligent Security?

 Posted on August 12, 2024 in Personal Injury

Property owners, businesses, and other responsible parties are legally obligated to keep their premises safe for customers, employees, and invited guests. This obligation holds true for restaurants, bars, nightclubs, retail stores, offices, public parks, apartment complexes, and a multitude of other properties.

If you are injured because the responsible party did not meet this requirement, you may be able to obtain compensation through a premises liability claim, even if your injury is the result of an assault or attack due to negligent security. Contact Fuller Law Firm to speak with a dedicated personal injury lawyer who can help you hold all liable parties accountable.

Are Business Owners Required To Provide Security?

Under California’s premises liability laws, various parties who are responsible for a property have to use reasonable care to minimize the risks of injury to people who are on their premises. This duty to protect others may differ depending on the kind of business or property; for example, this obligation typically does not extend to trespassers.

Many premises liability claims result from slip-and-fall accidents, which are often caused by slick surfaces, broken handrails, objects left in walkways, and similar hazardous situations. While maintaining structures and keeping walkways clear is important, providing adequate security is also vital. Care should be taken to help prevent foreseeable criminal acts that could injure someone.

Common examples of negligent security include:

• Inferior, broken, or nonexistent locks

• Not enough lighting or burned-out bulbs that have not been replaced

• Too few or inadequately trained security personnel

• No alarms or security cameras

• No systems installed to detect weapons

Security needs vary, but the party responsible for the property should know what is required. Unfortunately, negligent security can make it easier for criminals to rob, assault, and kill people. These incidents can leave victims with substantial injuries, financial losses, trauma, and a feeling of vulnerability. Family members of fatal negligent security victims suffer as well, and eligible survivors may qualify to file a wrongful death claim.

It can be challenging to obtain compensation in these cases without an experienced attorney from Fuller Law Firm on your side.

How Can You Prove That Negligent Security Contributed to Your Injuries?

To file a valid premises liability claim based on negligent security, you will need several pieces of evidence. You must show that:

• You had a right to be on the property.

• A third party harmed you while you were on the property.

• The incident was foreseeable, so it was preventable.

• The responsible party did not take reasonable security precautions to prevent the incident.

• You might not have suffered harm if that party had taken appropriate security measures.

As you can see, proving that negligent security contributed to causing your injuries is a complex task. It typically requires an in-depth investigation that you may not be prepared to undertake. Fortunately, your legal team from Fuller Law Firm can handle it for you. We will find all liable parties, gather evidence to support your claim, and fight to see that you get the highest amount of compensation available to you.

Request Your Free Consultation With Our Skilled Santa Clara County, CA Premises Liability Lawyer

Attorney Cory Fuller of Fuller Law Firm was born and raised in Santa Clara County. He believes deeply in serving his community by providing high-quality legal representation to injured victims. Call us at 408-234-7563 today for your free consultation with our competent San Jose, CA personal injury attorney.