When an assault happens on another person’s property, it may be due to the property owner’s negligence or lack of foresight. If you have been victimized by assault, you may be able to fight back. To find out how you can file a premises liability lawsuit, call the Alabama negligent security lawyers from Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C. at 205-933-1500 today.
Every year, thousands of people become the victims of threatening and violent crimes. According to the United States Department of Justice, 238 per 100,000 people were assaulted in 2015 alone. While these crimes are despicable under any circumstances, they are especially tragic when they are preventable.
Simply put, premises liability involves holding a property owner accountable for an injury that was caused by unsafe conditions. Like all personal injury cases, premises liability involves negligence. If a property owner fails to properly safeguard against reasonable dangers, such as cracks in a sidewalk or uneven stairs, they can be held liable when those defects cause an injury. However, being hurt on a person’s property does not guarantee grounds for a lawsuit. A person who trips on their own shoelaces, for example, cannot claim that their injuries were caused by the property owner.
On any commercial or private property, the owner has a responsibility to protect lawful visitors from certain threats, such as crimes committed by third parties. This is negligent security: the assumption that certain crimes can be prevented or made less likely through safety measures. If, for example, you are assaulted at a grocery store parking lot, you may be able to sue the store’s owner. This is because the store should have been safeguarded. While negligent security can be applied almost anywhere, there are exceptions. For example, a college student cannot be expected to provide security for a dorm room.
When you are injured due to another person’s negligence, you may choose to file a lawsuit in order to recover losses. Compensatory losses are the most common type of damages in civil court. They serve the purpose of reimbursement for injuries or property losses endured. In the state of Alabama, losses that are commonly pursued include:
With decades of legal experience, our negligent security lawyers at Belt & Bruner, P.C. can help your case reach the best possible outcome. If you have been attacked on another person’s property, you may be worried about the complexity of filing a lawsuit. With the help of our dedicated legal team, however, you will only have to worry about your recovery. We will guide you through every step of the process and present your options clearly.
If you or a loved one were assaulted due to negligent security, call our premises liability lawyers from Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C. at 205-933-1500 or use our online form. We offer a case evaluation free of charge and are ready to help you obtain full compensation for your losses. With offices in Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, and Montgomery, our attorneys will quickly travel to investigate your case.
We’ve successfully represented clients who have suffered many types of injuries, and we’ll do our best to pursue maximum compensation for your losses. We will deliver the attention you deserve and take care of all the details of your case so you can focus on recovery.
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