Unfortunately,
crime is a part of our society. Every day you see or
hear news stories about someone being assaulted. Random
and unprovoked assaults, in many instances, could have
been prevented.
Property owners often receive economic benefit from
your presence. Therefore, business owners must take
reasonable and necessary precautions to protect customers
and tenants. Reasonable precautions include: warnings,
adequate lighting, cameras, sufficient personnel, security
systems, security guards, limited access and other means
necessary for the time and the area. More security is
needed at night, and obviously, a high crime area needs
more attention than a lower crime area.
An owner does not have to guarantee your safety, but
he or she does have to provide reasonable precautions.
Inadequate security often leads to tragic consequences
in shopping centers, shopping areas, malls, hotels,
and apartment complexes. Most cases involve an assault.
For example, a potential assailant might stake out
a convenient area that has lax security and await a
victim. However, adequate security could discourage
and deter the assailant from stalking this area.
If you were assaulted on someone else's property, you
may have a claim. We have successfully represented mall
employees, shoppers and other individuals attacked on
property without adequate security. If you were attacked
and injured, please call. It is extremely important
to investigate the facts immediately.
For free answers to your questions about inadequate
security claims, please call us toll-free or complete
this convenient online contact
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