In a negligent security case, a person visiting the property of another, such as a shopping mall or an apartment complex, is assaulted or killed due to the lack of reasonable security measures on the premises.
In such a case, the injured person must show that the injury or death occurred because the property owner or manager failed to exercise reasonable care in providing security to guests and others expected to be on the property.
Georgia property owners are required to take reasonable steps to protect the safety of their customers. In the security context, this requirement means that property owners of such places as shopping centers, apartment complexes, and other stores must take additional steps to protect customers if criminal activity is “foreseeable”.
Some ways that criminal activity is deemed “foreseeable” is if similar crimes have been committed on or near the premises, the business is particularly susceptible to crime, or the business is in a high crime area.
Someone attacked, killed, or sexually assaulted due to the property owner’s negligent security efforts can seek to hold the property owner accountable under Georgia law. If you think you have a case, read below to learn more or contact Pope & Howard, P.C. in Atlanta for a free consultation.
Many of the things judges and attorneys look for in a negligent security case include:
There are several types of places that have security standards, including:
If a property owner, business owner or landlord has reason to anticipate criminal activity, they have “a duty to exercise ordinary care to guard against injury from dangerous characters” under Georgia law; however, the standard of “ordinary care” is not specifically described and varies depending on the circumstances of a particular case.
Some examples of negligent security can include measures such as the following:
If you or a loved one has been injured due to negligent security, contact the personal injury lawyers at Pope & Howard in Atlanta, Georgia. Our experienced premises liability attorneys can help you build a case and seek compensation for your injuries. Contact us at 404-885-9999 or book an appointment via our online form.