Heading out to visit a local bar, go shopping at the mall, or hit up a club with friends should be a relatively enjoyable time for everyone involved. We make the assumption that going there will be safe, but this is not always the case if the property owner neglects to provide adequate security for the premises. If you are attacked or injured on a property without proper security, then you might be entitled to recover an award from the property owner.
At Ben Crump Law, PLLC we handle negligent security cases for our clients and may be able to help you get compensation for your injuries. Contact our legal team at (844) 730-5111 to start your free consultation with one of our representatives. We can talk about your case, how the lack of security personnel may have contributed to your injuries, and get you connected with a Portland negligent security lawyer.
Negligent Security
If a public space fails to provide adequate security personnel and thus fails to protect you from an act of violence on their property, that is defined as negligent security. Malls, concert venues, sports stadiums, parks, and more can be found as negligent if you are a victim of violence on their property and they do not have enough security officers on the premises. Proving negligent security involves a few facets that a lawyer may be able to help you with if they take on your case.
While acts of violence can occur at any time, there are some types that a property owner may be held liable for if they happen on their premises, such as:
- Fights at an apartment complex
- Shooting in a parking lot at a mall, club, or parking garage
- Mass shooting at an office park
- Sexual assault in a parking garage
- Attacks at a retail shopping center
There are many other situations where negligent security could play a factor and the owner could be found liable for what happened to you. Generally, you only hold the owner liable in these situations as the person who attacked you is not responsible for the lack of security in the area. The perpetrator of the violent act will face punishment in other ways, such as imprisonment after being prosecuted in a court of law.
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Types of Security Measures that Property Owners Should Have in Place
A property owner should have some types of reasonable security measures in place to help ensure the safety of those visiting the premises. If these measures are not present, then the lack of them could end up being a huge part of your case. Reasonable security measures could be things such as:
- Putting up security cameras and monitoring the feed
- Keeping the parking lot and other outdoor areas well-lit and replacing the light bulbs in a timely manner
- Hiring well-trained security guards, whether they are armed or unarmed
- Maintaining the outside of the property, such as removing overgrown vegetation where someone could hide
- Posting signage to warn of any potential security risks
- Installing a safety fence or gate to help keep out unwanted people
- Fixing any broken locks, doors, or windows promptly
- Implementing proper screening process for apartment tenants including a background check
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How to Determine Liability in a Negligent Security Case
Negligent security cases can get tricky to establish, as you have to demonstrate that the owner knew their property could be a security risk or knew that they did not have sufficient security measures installed. Additionally, if there were prior criminal incidents on the property and the owner did not take steps to correct the situation before something happened to you, that could be seen as negligent.
Finding out these sorts of things can be complex, as it requires an in-depth investigation. A Portland negligent security lawyer may be able to assist you with this as well as other aspects of your case.
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Why You May Want to Hire a Portland Negligent Security Lawyer
When it comes to proving negligent security, you may have your work cut out for you. Reading up on Oregon personal injury laws is one thing, but many property owners will have legal representation and those attorneys will know loopholes and ways around the law that could end up leaving you without any kind of settlement. Having a lawyer on your side to handle these sorts of things could end up benefiting you and your case against the property owner.
Your lawyer will also be the primary point of communication for anything involving your case, which means there will be less for you to stress about while trying to recover from the violent act committed against you. Let them haggle with insurance companies and property owners over your settlement while you deal with the physical, mental, and emotional toll this has taken on you.
They will also help to determine the types of compensation that you may be able to get from the property owner and their insurance company. This can include:
- Medical Bills
- Wrongful Death
- Lost Wages
- Pain and Suffering
Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may also be eligible to collect compensation for future medical costs, future potential injuries, and more. Speak with your lawyer to figure out how much you should put in your claim.
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If You Were Injured Due to Negligent Security, Contact Us for a Free Consultation
At Ben Crump Law, PLLC we have helped many personal injury victims recover compensation after they have suffered an injury because of someone else’s negligent behavior. Failing to provide adequate security at a public space can lead to you becoming the victim of a violent act like assault, a shooting, or more.
If you are injured at someone else’s property and believe that proper security measures could have prevented your injury, you might be able to collect an award. Contact our representatives today at (844) 730-5111 to set up your free consultation so we can talk about your case and set you up with a Portland negligent security lawyer.
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