When Poor Security Leads To Injuries
Harmful acts and crimes are an unfortunate fact of life. However, when one enters a home, hotel, banquet hall, commercial parking lot, or business establishment and is injured because of actions of a person or persons intending to do harm that establishment may be held legally responsible.
The wrongdoer may not be the only one at fault; the host may be at fault if the security is nonexistent or insufficient under the circumstances to protect the public. It is important to hold those responsible for their negligent acts and achieve a fair result for the injured.
We assist people across New Jersey and New York pursue compensation for negligent security concerns. We fight for results and our clients respect that. Contact us at 908-228-2695 or by email at [email protected].
Common Examples Of Negligent Security
Negligent security can happen when a property owner, business, landlord, or manager fails to take reasonable steps to protect people from preventable harm. These cases often involve security problems that should have been addressed before someone was injured.
Common examples of negligent security may include:
- Poor lighting in parking lots, stairwells, hallways, or entrances
- Broken locks, gates, doors, or access control systems
- Unsecured entrances or exits
- Lack of security cameras or failure to monitor existing cameras
- Inadequate security staff for the property or event
- Failure to respond to prior criminal activity on or near the property
- Failure to warn visitors, tenants, or guests about known safety risks
- Lack of proper safety procedures at hotels, apartment buildings, bars, restaurants, or commercial properties
When these safety failures allow an assault, robbery, or other harmful incident to occur, the injured person may have grounds to pursue a negligent security claim.
Reach Out To Us Today
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries because you were not provided with adequate protection and security, please contact Strauss Law Offices, LLC, and we will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your case.