Injured Due To Negligent Security? Our Attorneys Can Help.
Imagine feeling unsafe in a place you thought was secure. Maybe someone attacked you in a poorly lit parking lot or robbed you in a building with broken locks. These scary situations can happen when property owners don’t take proper safety measures. If you’ve been hurt because of poor security in Rome, Georgia or Floyd County, we’re here to help.
At Cromartie Law, we understand how upsetting and painful these experiences can be. Our team has helped many people like you get the support they need after such incidents. We’re ready to listen to your story and fight for the compensation and justice you deserve.
What Is Negligent Security?
Negligent security occurs when property owners fail to implement safety measures to keep you or other patrons safe from crime. This could include property-specific failures such as insufficient lighting in dark areas or failure to fix broken locks or fences. It may also include not hiring security guards when needed and ignoring past crimes in the area that indicate a need for increased security.
Property owners in Rome and Floyd County must take reasonable steps to protect visitors. When they don’t, and someone is injured due to their negligence, they can be held responsible.
Common Types Of Negligence Security And Liability
Negligent security can manifest in various ways, including:
- Dark parking lots or hallways
- Broken door or window locks
- Missing security cameras
- Untrained or too few security guards
- Failure to conduct employee background checks
- Ignoring previous crimes on the property
The property owner, the company managing the property, or even their hired security firms are responsible for keeping visitors safe on their premises and avoiding injuries due to these security failures. The businesses operating in the building are also potentially liable.
Are Homeowners Associations Subject To Negligent Security?
Even homeowners’ associations can be responsible if they don’t secure common areas properly. An entity may be held liable as long as it has control over the area where the incident occurred and has a duty to maintain security. This responsibility stems from its role in managing shared spaces and its obligation to ensure the safety of residents and visitors in these areas.
Can A Security Guard Be Sued For Negligence?
While it’s possible to sue security guards for negligence, it’s more common for the security company or property owner to be held liable. However, if a security guard’s actions (or inactions) directly contributed to your injury, they may be named in a lawsuit alongside their employer.
Follow These Steps After A Negligent Security Injury
If you’ve been injured due to negligent security, taking the right steps can significantly impact your case. Here’s what you should do:
- Seek immediate medical attention for your injuries
- Report the incident to the property manager or owner
- File a police report if a crime was committed
- Document the scene with photos or videos if possible
- Gather any witnesses’ contact information
- Keep all medical records and receipts related to your injury
- Avoid discussing the incident on social media
- Contact our negligent security lawyers who have experience in personal injury law and premises liability
With us, you get advocates with over five decades of experience protecting the rights of the wronged and injured.
Someone Else’s Negligence Shouldn’t Cost You
You shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s mistake, especially regarding security failures in places where you should feel safe. At Cromartie Law, we can help you seek fair compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.
Call us at 706-622-4853 or complete our online form to set up a free initial consultation with our negligent security lawyers. You don’t pay anything unless we win your case.