Las Vegas Negligent Security Attorneys
What Is a Negligent Security Claim?
A negligent security claim may arise when inadequate security on a property contributes to an assault, attack, or other preventable injury. Property owners and businesses may have responsibilities to take reasonable measures to protect visitors from foreseeable dangers. These cases can involve issues such as inadequate lighting, broken or unsecured entrances, insufficient surveillance, or other security concerns that may put visitors at risk.
Determining responsibility often requires looking beyond the incident itself to understand whether security risks or warning signs existed beforehand and whether reasonable precautions were taken. The Courtroom Couple investigates prior incidents and complaints when relevant, security procedures, lighting, access controls, surveillance footage, and other available evidence to determine what happened and who may bear responsibility.
Common Security Failures That Can Lead to a Negligent Security Claim
Negligent security claims can involve many different circumstances, from inadequate lighting and broken locks to failures to address known safety concerns. Determining whether inadequate security contributed to an injury often depends on the risks that existed, what the responsible parties knew or reasonably should have known, and what security measures were in place.
- Inadequate Lighting
Poorly lit parking lots, garages, stairwells, hallways, and entrances can create safety and security concerns for visitors. - Broken Locks & Access Controls
Broken locks, unsecured doors, damaged gates, or malfunctioning access systems may allow unauthorized individuals to enter areas that should be secured. - Insufficient Security Personnel
Depending on the property and circumstances, questions may arise about whether appropriate security personnel were present or available to respond to potential threats. - Inadequate Surveillance
Missing, poorly positioned, or nonfunctioning security cameras and monitoring systems may become relevant when evaluating a property’s security measures. - Known Security Risks
Prior incidents, complaints, criminal activity, or other known concerns may be important when determining whether additional security precautions should have been considered. - Unsafe Common Areas
Parking lots, garages, entrances, elevators, stairwells, and other shared areas may present increased security concerns when appropriate precautions are not maintained.
What Does It Take to Build a Negligent Security Claim?
The Courtroom Couple works to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident and preserve evidence that may help establish responsibility. Kory and Brittany can investigate the property, identify potentially responsible parties, seek relevant surveillance and records, speak with available witnesses, and document the injuries and losses resulting from the incident. They also handle communications with insurance companies and prepare the case for litigation when necessary.
Investigate the Incident
We examine where and how the incident occurred and identify the people or businesses that may have controlled the property or its security.
Preserve Important Evidence
Surveillance footage, incident reports, witness information, security records, photographs, and other evidence may become important to the claim.
Evaluate Security Measures
We examine the circumstances surrounding the property’s security and whether reasonable precautions may have been appropriate.
Pursue Accountability
We build the claim, handle insurance negotiations, and prepare to pursue litigation when a fair resolution cannot be reached.