NEGLIGENT SECURITY
PREMISES LIABILITY
Virgin Islands Negligent Security Attorney
Negligent security is form of premises liability. Negligent security refers to a property owner's failure to protect patrons, guests, or residents from a reasonably foreseeable violent criminal act. If a property owner fails to provide adequate security, and an innocent victim is injured as a result, then property owner may be held legally liable for those injuries.
Under common law, there is generally no obligation to protect against harm caused by the criminal actions of third parties. However, a duty to take reasonable measures arises when such criminal acts are foreseeable. Establishments such as bars, restaurants, shopping centers, nursing homes, hotels, and apartment buildings may be held civilly liable for failing to protect patrons, guests, or residents from these criminal acts.
Examples and Causes of Negligent Security:
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A shooting at a nightclub, large gathering, or sporting event
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A sexual assault at a school, hotel, or apartment complex.
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A robbery or other criminal conduct that occurred at a place of business or an apartment complex.
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A violent assault at a mall or other place of business.
Causes of Negligent Security Claims Include:
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Failing to provide security.
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Failing to search the bag and/or clothing of persons entering the establishment.
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Failing to provide video surveillance.
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Failing to provide adequate lighting.
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Failing to equip the apartment building and/or residence with secured locks.
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Failing to repair locks despite prior notice.
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Failing to conduct a criminal background check on prospective tenants.
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Failing to properly investigate prior claims of criminal misconduct.
Compensation for Negligent Security Claims:
In a negligent security claim, victims and their families are entitled to seek damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, property damages, psychological injuries, and decreased in the quality of life.
If you or a loved one have been seriously injured due to negligent security and would like to understand the potential damages you can recover in your case, please contact the Todman Law Firm for a free case evaluation.
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