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Personal Injury | Negligent Security

Businesses and property owners have a legal obligation to provide a reasonably safe environment for the people using their property. Negligent security cases involve the injury or death of individuals, caused by carelessness or neglect on the part of property owners and businesses. Such cases may involve rape or assault in parking lots, apartment complexes, hotels or motels, convenience stores, and other types of businesses. Examples of reasonable precautions businesses must take include providing sturdy locks on all doors and windows, keeping hallways and common areas well lit, and making sure there are no suspicious-looking people hanging around the property.

Fortunately, most businesses recognize the rights of their customers and take reasonable measures to provide a safe environment. However, to protect themselves when they fail to meet these responsibilities, most businesses carry premises liability insurance to compensate people who are injured or assaulted on the business property.

If a business owner fails to take reasonable security measures, he may be held accountable for the injuries and mental trauma suffered by the victim. The Law Office of Piercy J. Stakelum has experience in representing people who were assaulted on business property.