Waco Negligent Security Attorneys

Were You Hurt Due to a Lack of Security Measures?

While you are on someone else’s property, especially a commercial property like a business, you should be able to assume that you will be protected from undue harm caused by criminal offenders. For example, while you are in a nightclub, you should be able to assume that a bouncer will handle any unruly patrons who try to commit assault or battery. If you were hurt due to a lack of reasonable security measures on someone else’s property, you might be able to hold the property owner liable for your injuries and losses—and Law Offices Of Vic Feazell, P.C. in Waco can help. Our negligent security lawyers are always standing by to help new and returning clients, so reach out whenever you need us.

Call (254) 938-6885 at any time – 24/7/365 – to ask for a FREE case evaluation.

Examples of Negligent Security

Property owners and managers have a responsibility under premises liability law to take reasonable steps to secure their property from potential criminal offenders. The definition of “reasonable steps” in this context will vary from case to case, though. For example, a business in a low-crime area that is only open during daylight hours might be expected to use fewer security measures than a similar business in a high-crime area that is open late into the night or early morning.

Some of the most common types of negligent security measures are:

• Not enough security personnel in high-crime areas or high-risk businesses
• Poor lighting in parking lots, stairwells, and alleyways near businesses
• Broken or missing locks on doors and windows
• Defective or missing security cameras at key locations around the property
• Lack of adequate controls or checkpoints at entrances and exits
• No emergency response plans in place before a disaster or incident

Liable Parties in a Negligent Security Claim

Who is liable for your losses in a negligent security claim? The answer will depend on the details specific to your case and where the incident occurred. As odd as it might seem, the criminal offender will not be named as a liable party in a negligent security claim because they did not control the security measures at the property; if the criminal offender is identified and arrested, you might be able to bring a separate personal injury claim against them, though.

We might be able to bring a negligent security claim against these parties:

• Property owner who failed to reasonably secure their property.
• Property management company that failed to install security measures for property owners.
• Security company that failed the duty it owed to the property owner or management company.
• Venue organizers that did not properly estimate how many visitors would attend an event (concert, festival, etc.).

Do All Negligent Security Cases Involve Crime?

Most negligent security cases involve some sort of crime, like assault, battery, or robbery. However, some cases involve a lack of crowd control that results in serious injuries. For example, if you were hurt in a crowd surge that occurred because a venue did not properly control and direct the massive number of attendees, it might justify a negligent security claim.

Evidence That Can Help a Negligent Security Case

Proving liability in a negligent security case often depends on finding and using convincing forms of evidence and tangible proof. At Law Offices Of Vic Feazell, P.C., our attorneys can utilize decades of collective experience and vast resources to find and use compelling evidence to the benefit of your claim. We want to prepare a case so thoroughly that it leaves the liable party no room to argue back.

Evidence that might be useful in your negligent security case includes:

• Security camera footage of the incident if available
• Eyewitness testimonies
• Business’s internal accident and incident reports
• Publicly available records of crime in the area

Call Today to Arrange a Free Consultation

Want to know more about your legal options after you were seriously injured due to a lack of security measures on someone else’s property, like a store or concert hall? Talk to our Waco negligent security lawyers today and ask for a free case evaluation. We would be happy to discuss your case with you and help you decide if you want to file a claim in pursuit of compensation and justice.

Arrange your initial consultation by dialing (254) 938-6885 today.