If you were attacked, assaulted, or otherwise injured on someone else’s property, you may be wondering whether the owner could have done more to protect you. In many cases, the answer is yes. Under state law, property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe, this includes taking steps to prevent foreseeable crimes.
When someone gets hurt because property owners fail to take sensible measures, an attorney can help hold owners responsible through a negligent security claim.
At Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz, & Bhaya, we understand the fear and pain that follow a violent incident. We also know how to hold negligent property owners accountable. If you were injured because a business, apartment complex, or other property lacked proper security, a Newark negligent security lawyer on our team will fight to get you the compensation and closure you need to move forward.
What Is Negligent Security?
A negligent security lawsuit is a type of premises liability claim that arises when a person is harmed because a Newark property owner failed to provide adequate safety measures.
These claims often involve situations such as:
- Assaults in poorly lit parking lots
- Robberies at gas stations or ATM areas
- Attacks in apartment complexes with broken locks or gates
- Nightclub or bar fights due to lack of security staff
- Hotel intrusions due to unlocked entrances
The key issue is whether the crime or attack was foreseeable, in other words, could the property owner have taken reasonable steps to prevent it? If so, and they failed to act, they may be legally responsible for your injuries.
Property Owners Have a Duty To Protect You
Local business and property owners are not automatically responsible for every injury or crime that happens on their property, but they are required to take reasonable precautions to avoid incidents. These include:
- Installing security cameras
- Hiring security personnel
- Keeping exterior lighting functional
- Fixing broken doors, locks, or gates
- Responding to prior incidents on or near the property
If there is a known history of crime in the area or if similar incidents have occurred in the past, the property owner should take that into account and act to prevent future harm.
To succeed in a negligent security case, we need to show that:
- The property owner owed you a duty of care
- That duty included taking reasonable security measures
- The property owner failed to meet that duty
- You were injured as a result
Our team at Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz, & Bhaya works quickly to gather critical evidence, such as security footage, incident reports, and prior crime statistics. We also speak to witnesses, consult with security experts, and build a timeline of events to support your claim.
A negligent security attorney in Newark will not let neglectful property owners shift the blame or deny responsibility. You were the victim, and we will fight to make sure you are treated fairly.
What Damages Can You Recover?
An attack or assault can leave lasting damage, physically, emotionally, and financially. That is why we seek full compensation for everything you have lost, including:
- Emergency medical care
- Surgeries and rehabilitation
- Counseling or mental health services
- Lost wages or future earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Permanent scarring or disability.
Negligent security cases can be complex and often involve large property owners, national businesses, or corporate defense teams. You need an experienced law firm that is not afraid to stand up to these parties.
At our office in Newark, you will work directly with a negligent security attorney who knows your name, listens to your story, and takes your case seriously. We will handle every part of the process, from filing paperwork to negotiating with insurers to representing you in court if needed.
Talk to a Negligent Security Attorney in Newark Today
You did not deserve to be harmed, and you do not have to deal with the aftermath alone. If you were injured because of unsafe conditions or lack of proper security, a Newark negligent security lawyer at Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz, & Bhaya is ready to fight for your rights.
Take the next step toward recovery. Call us today for the help you need to hold the right people accountable for your injuries.