Trusted Negligent Security Lawyer
In 2018, an estimated 1,206,836 violent crimes occurred nationwide according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report. Of those crimes, aggravated assault accounted for 66.9% and robberies accounted for 23.4%. When you visit a business or property, you expect to be reasonably safe. The property owner, business owner, or even the lessee has the duty to make sure that their premises are secure. This is especially true when crimes have happened in the past on those premises or in the immediate area.
Once a person can prove that they were a legal visitor on the property, they must prove that a landowner’s actions, or failures to act, constituted a breach of the reasonable care standard given to invitees which then contributed to their injury. A landowner or property owner may be held civilly liable in a negligent security claim for any violent crime that occurs on their private property including assaults, kidnappings, theft, robberies, and even wrongful death. If you’ve been a victim of such an incident, a negligent security lawyer can help you navigate the legal process and pursue the compensation you deserve.
What is considered negligent security?
- Broken security cameras;
- Blocked emergency exits;
- Untrained security guards;
- No security guards;
- Broken fencing;
- Unlocked gates;
- Inadequate lighting;
Under Georgia law, a property owner is negligent if he or she knew, or reasonably should have known, about the risk of incidents such as theft, mugging, or assault and did nothing to prevent these harms. If you’ve been a victim of such an incident, a negligent security attorney can help you navigate the complexities of your case and pursue the justice you deserve.
Negligent security cases can be tough to prove in some cases. There can be different interpretations about what a reasonable amount of time a property owner should have taken to repair lighting or fix a broken security camera. An Atlanta negligent security lawyer could help you better understand your rights under the law and pursue negligent landowners for appropriate compensation.
What types of damages can victims and their families expect in a negligent security case?
Individuals who have been victims of violent crimes have been known to sustain extensive medical bills, loss of income, the loss of a loved one, traumatic brain injuries, and the loss of the ability to earn money.
Your well-being is our top priority
At Nichols Injury Law, we take your injury personally
Were you or someone you know injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness? If yes, you are eligible to receive compensation for your medical bills, work loss, lost wages, pain, and suffering.
To do so, you need to take the help of a professional Atlanta personal injury lawyer who will fight for the compensation you deserve.
how we work
interview
Your memory is strong immediately after the severe incident. That is why we begin our representation by conducting a thorough interview where we discuss the facts of the case and learn of any additional facts or witnesses.
investigate
We perform our own investigation by obtaining police reports, witness statements, photographs, and other key information to prepare your case.
expert review
We work with licensed and experienced medical professionals to fully understand the extent of your injuries and any future pain and suffering.
negotiate
The firm will handle all discussions about your case with the insurance company and their lawyers. This allows you to focus solely on your rehabilitation.
trial
Finally, if the insurance company is unwilling to make a fair offer, then our firm will take your case to trial in order to get the maximum compensation that you and your loved ones deserve.
