Legal Assistance for Negligent Security Accidents

Negligent security is a subset of premises liability law. Public spaces such as colleges and universities, schools, apartment complexes, businesses, and more must take precautions regarding their property. Negligent security assumes that a property owner could have prevented a crime had he or she taken proper precautionary measures.

There are several instances in which a victim of a crime may be able to seek compensation from a property owner for negligent security. Some of the most common include but are not limited to:

• Inadequate security at college dormitories (broken locks, poor lighting, etc.)
• Lack of security measures at retail stores or parking lots (no security guard on duty, no cameras, etc.)
• Lack of adequate lighting or security in an apartment complex parking lot

Failing to provide adequate security for customers, guests or residents can directly and negatively impact their safety.  If you or a loved one have suffered harm as the result of negligent security, you may be eligible for compensation under premises liability law. You may be able to hold a property owner responsible for your injuries if he or she did not take reasonable steps to prevent it.