Holding Negligent Property Owners Accountable: Understanding Inadequate Security Claims in New York

If you have experienced an assault or accident at a motel, shopping center, parking lot, apartment building, or office complex, determining responsibility can be challenging. However, when such incidents occur on public property, the business owner or landlord may share some blame, especially if they failed to implement adequate security measures to prevent such attacks. Inadequate security can lead to criminal activities like robbery, assault, and rape, falling under New York’s premises liability laws.

Common Claims Associated with Inadequate Security:

Inadequate security claims arise due to various factors, including inoperable or outdated locks on doors, lack of perimeter fencing, absence of video surveillance monitors, inadequate security alarms, insufficient lighting in parking lots, and poorly maintained landscaping. Moreover, property owners may neglect to provide adequate warnings about known threats or prior criminal activity in the area. Security personnel may be non-existent, understaffed, poorly trained, unsupervised, unqualified, or simply ineffective.

Serious Consequences of Inadequate Security Injuries:

Inadequate security injuries can lead to severe consequences and result in a lifetime of pain and suffering. If you have suffered due to inadequate security, it is crucial to seek immediate assistance from an experienced New York premises liability lawyer at Talisman & DeLorenz, P.C.

Investigating Inadequate Security Incidents:

Your New York premises liability attorney at Talisman & DeLorenz, P.C. will conduct a thorough investigation to establish whether negligent or inadequate security was the cause of your injuries. Key questions include:

• Did the property have a fully enclosed perimeter fence?
• Was sufficient security provided by the property owner?
• Were tenants informed about previous criminal activity on the property?
• Were security cameras properly installed and regularly monitored?
• Were staircases, parking areas, and walkways adequately illuminated from dusk to dawn?
• Did overgrown landscaping create dangerous areas for criminals to hide?

Your Right to Safety:

New York law mandates that property owners ensure their premises are safe for tenants and visitors. Implementing proper security measures such as security guards, cameras, and adequate lighting can significantly deter criminal activities. Thus, when property owners neglect reasonable security measures, they may be held liable.

Achieving a Positive Outcome:

The success of your security claim may depend on demonstrating that the property owner should have foreseen the possibility of a violent crime on the premises. Prior instances of violent crime in or around the property can be critical evidence. Your attorney may compile a comprehensive review of the property’s security history to strengthen your case.

Inadequate Security Claims under Premises Liability Law:

Inadequate security claims fall under premises liability laws, focusing on the assertion that the incident resulted from the property owner’s failure to maintain a reasonably safe condition. Proving the existence of a hazardous condition, the property owner’s awareness of it, and its direct link to your injuries are essential elements of such claims. By litigating under premises liability laws, victims can seek compensation and hold negligent property owners accountable for their actions.

Contact Talisman & DeLorenz, P.C. – Your New York Inadequate Security Case Attorneys:

If you or someone you love has suffered from inadequate security in New York, it’s vital to have an experienced personal injury law firm on your side from the very beginning. At Talisman & DeLorenz, P.C, we have over 50 years of extensive experience representing injured construction workers and their families. As Members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, we are committed to fighting for your rights and ensuring your future is protected.

Call us today at 718-302-6802 for a free consultation and review of your case, or fill out our confidential online contact form. You deserve a strong legal advocate who will stand by you, advocating for your rights and future.