What Is Negligent Security?

Negligent security is a type of premises liability claim that arises when a property owner fails to provide reasonable security measures to protect visitors from foreseeable criminal activity. Property owners and businesses have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe premises. When they ignore known risks or fail to implement appropriate security measures, they may be held responsible if someone is injured during a crime on the property.

Examples of negligent security can include:

• Inadequate lighting in parking lots or stairwells
• Broken gates or malfunctioning access controls
• Lack of surveillance cameras in high-risk areas
• Failure to hire trained security personnel where needed
• Poorly monitored entrances and exits
• Ignoring prior criminal incidents on the property

When these safety failures contribute to a violent incident, the property owner may be legally liable for the injuries that occur. Contact GOLDLAW today to schedule a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your case.