Negligent Liability
Florida Negligent Security/Premises Liability Attorneys
Negligent security is a theory of liabilty that allows a person to recover compensation for their medical bills, lost wages from time missed at work and for their pain and suffering if they have been the victim of a criminal attack or assault that occurred on property owned or controlled by someone else.
According to figures released by the FBI, in 2004 there were 854,911 aggravated assaults, 94,635 forcible rapes and 16,137 murders and non-negligent manslaughter cases. Many of these attacks are preventable. Did you know that Florida Property owners have a legal duty to provide a safe environment for anyone who comes onto their property. This area of law applies to owners of businesses, homes, shopping malls, apartments and other buildings, as well as public areas such as city parking lots. Under Premises and Security Liability laws, these property owners are responsible for protecting visitors from criminal activity by providing proper lighting, security patrols, placing security hardware on the doors and windows; failure to provide security guards at a known dangerous location; failure to protect against dangerous individuals known to be on the premises; and failure to do background checks on predatory employees. Other examples of negligent security include failure to have adequate lighting as well as improper placement and maintenance of shrubbery and sight limitations which provide hiding places for robbers to conceal themselves including shopping centers office buildings, drive-in bank facilities as well ATM machines.
At the Turnbull Law Group we perform careful analysis of prior crimes records and incidents of prior crimes occurring not only on the property where you were injured but in the surrounding area, as they can provide a valuable tool in proving negligence against the property owner, security company and/or tenant. If you are injured or lost a loved one due to the inadequate security of a property owner, call the Turnbull Law Group. We offer a free initial consultation for victims and family members of victims who have suffered catastrophic injuries caused by negligent or inadequate security.
Hotel Security-Additionally, a hotel’s failure to provide adequate security can result in crimes being committed against their guests. Florida law requires such entities to implement reasonable security measures to protect patrons.
If you were the victim of a violent crime, including: robbery, burglary, assault or rape, while at a hotel, motel, or other commercial establishment, you may be able to recover for your injuries or losses.
Hardaway Turnbull Law Firm
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