Injured Due to Lack of Security? We Fight for Victims of Negligent Security in Atlanta.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a crime, such as assault, robbery, or other violent acts, due to inadequate or negligent security, you may have the right to seek compensation. Property owners, including landlords, business owners, and government entities, have a responsibility to ensure the safety of visitors and tenants by providing adequate security measures. When they fail in this duty, they can be held accountable for the harm that results.

Bell Law specializes in negligent security cases and has helped numerous clients in Atlanta recover compensation for their injuries and suffering. Our experienced personal injury lawyer is dedicated to protecting your rights and ensuring you get the justice you deserve.

What is Negligent Security?

Negligent security refers to a property owner’s failure to provide reasonable security measures to protect individuals from foreseeable harm. This can include failing to install lighting, security cameras, proper locks, or security personnel where it’s needed. If an injury or crime occurs as a direct result of this lack of security, the property owner may be held liable for the damages.

Common negligent security incidents include:

• Assaults: Physical attacks that could have been prevented with proper security.

• Robbery: Thefts and robberies occurring in areas without sufficient security measures.

• Sexual Assault: Sexual crimes committed due to inadequate lighting, security guards, or locked doors.

• Muggings: Violent robberies that take place in poorly lit parking lots or areas without surveillance.

• Rapes: Incidents of sexual violence that happen in locations with inadequate security.

How Does Negligent Security Lead to Personal Injury?

Property owners and managers have a legal responsibility to provide a reasonably safe environment for people who are on their property, whether it’s a tenant, employee, customer, or visitor. When they fail to do so, and someone is injured as a result of a crime, they may be held liable.

Examples of Negligent Security:

• Lack of Adequate Lighting: Inadequate lighting in parking lots, hallways, or stairwells can create an environment where criminal activity is more likely to occur. This is especially true in areas known to be high-crime zones.

• Failure to Provide Security Guards: For businesses or apartment complexes, failing to hire trained security personnel or insufficient staffing can make premises vulnerable to crimes like assault and robbery.

• Broken or Ineffective Security Systems: Broken locks, malfunctioning security cameras, broken gates, or out-of-service alarm systems can lead to an unsafe environment.

• Failure to Screen Tenants or Employees: Property owners or managers may fail to conduct background checks on tenants, employees, or contractors, resulting in an unsafe environment for others.

• Lack of Fencing or Barriers: In certain cases, failing to install gates or barriers in areas prone to criminal activity may be considered negligent.

If you or someone you know has suffered harm due to a crime committed on someone else’s property, you may have a case for negligent security.

How Do You Prove Negligent Security?

To succeed in a negligent security claim in Georgia, you must demonstrate the following:

• The property owner owed a duty of care: This means the property owner had an obligation to provide reasonable security for visitors, tenants, and employees.

• The property owner was negligent: The property owner failed to take reasonable steps to ensure security—such as installing proper lighting, hiring security staff, or maintaining security equipment.

• A crime occurred due to inadequate security: You must show that the lack of adequate security directly contributed to the criminal act that caused your injuries.

• You were injured as a result: You must demonstrate that the criminal act resulted in physical, emotional, or financial harm to you.

The experienced lawyer at Bell Law will investigate the facts of your case, gather evidence, and work with experts to build a strong case for negligent security.

What Should You Do If You Are a Victim of Negligent Security?

If you’ve been injured due to negligent security, it’s important to take the following steps:

• Seek Immediate Medical Attention: Always get checked by a healthcare professional, even if your injuries seem minor. Prompt medical care ensures your well-being and helps document your injuries.

• Report the Incident: Notify the property owner, manager, or law enforcement about the crime and the lack of security. Request any reports that may help in your case.

• Document the Scene: Take photos of the crime scene, including poor lighting, broken security cameras, or other security-related issues that may have contributed to the crime.

• Collect Evidence: If possible, gather surveillance footage, witness statements, and police reports. These can be crucial to proving the property owner’s negligence.

• Contact a Negligent Security Lawyer: A skilled attorney can help you gather evidence, navigate the legal process, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Compensation for Victims of Negligent Security

If you’ve been the victim of a crime due to negligent security, you may be entitled to compensation for the following damages:

• Medical Expenses: Including hospital bills, doctor visits, surgeries, therapy, and medication.

• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, and trauma from the crime.

• Lost Wages: If you are unable to work due to your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for lost income.

• Future Medical Costs: If your injuries require long-term care, you can seek compensation for future medical expenses.

• Punitive Damages: In some cases, if the property owner’s actions were egregious or willful, you may be awarded punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages.

Bell Law's goal is to ensure you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries and suffering.

Contact an Atlanta Negligent Security Lawyer Today

If you’ve been injured due to inadequate security on someone else’s property in Atlanta, you don’t have to face the legal process alone. Contact Bell Law today for a free consultation with our experienced negligent security attorney. Your case will be reviewed to help you understand your options for pursuing compensation.

Call now at (404) 939-4022 or complete the contact form to schedule your free consultation.