Negligent Security Lawyer
Phoenix, Arizona
What is negligent security?
Possessors of premises may have an obligation to provide adequate security to keep others from danger. According to the Security Industry Association, facility managers are increasingly responsible for protecting assets and personnel by purchasing and maintaining security solutions. When property owners don't provide the proper level of security or neglect proper warnings about dangerous conditions, they may open themselves up to liability for negligent security under premises liability law.
What constitutes negligent security?
When a place of business is vulnerable to crime, or if a pattern of crime has taken place on the property, then law may require that such conditions be resolved. Some things that may result in a negligent security claim after an accident or assault include:
- Insufficient security or untrained security guards
- Inadequate lighting
- A shortage of locks
- Lack of security cameras
- Absence of perimeter protection
- Property maintenance neglect
Who would be considered a victim of negligent security?
In Arizona, in order for you to win a negligent security lawsuit, your attorney must prove that the possessor of the premises, such as a business, where the assault occurred failed to protect its visitors and clients. Negligent security has often been shown in cases where someone has been raped, assaulted, stabbed, shot, or has incurred other serious injury or death.
What types of incidents might be considered in a negligent security case?
When you are victim of a crime on another's property and are physically or emotionally injured, the negligent security claim should be evaluated by an attorney. Here are a few examples when negligent security might come into play:
- A person is attacked at an apartment building
- An hotel guest is assaulted on the hotel property at night
- Your child is a victim of school violence
- An individual is injured while in the lobby of a bank during a robbery
- A worker assaults you where the business owner did not conduct a background check on that particular employee.
What damages could be recovered in a negligent security case after an assault?
One of the most common causes of serious injury is negligence. The damage to you might be physical, emotional, or involve property loss. Damages that potentially can be recovered in negligent security claims include medical expenses, wage losses, pain and suffering, as well as property loss.
I think I have a negligent security case, but where do I go for help?
If you or a loved one has been assaulted or suffered an injury due to negligent security in the Phoenix area, or anywhere in Arizona, Jerrold A. Mayro, an experienced personal injury lawyer familiar with Arizona premises liability law can assist you. Please contact the Mayro Law Firm in Phoenix, Arizona to schedule a free consultation about your case. We will listen to you to determine the extent of your negligent security claim.
Suite 700
Phoenix, AZ 85016
