Negligent Security Attorneys

Atlanta Negligent Security Lawyers

A negligent security lawyer can help you fight for justice and compensation if you or a loved one was injured due to negligent security on someone else’s premises.

Our Atlanta negligent security attorney can help you get compensation if you were injured or a loved one has died due to inadequate security on someone else’s premises. Negligent security occurs when a person is injured by a crime or violent act, such as an assault, robbery, or rape, on property that was not properly protected. The resulting physical injuries can be severe, and a criminal attack may also result in death.

If you or a loved one was harmed due to negligent security, you may be able to receive compensation for both your monetary and non-economic losses through a negligent security lawsuit. Georgia laws and processes for recovering damages are complex, but the negligent security attorneys at the Stoddard firm know the laws and the system and will fight for damages that includes payment for costs you incurred, such as medical and rehabilitation bills, property damage, and lost income from work, as well as for your pain and suffering – the physical and emotional effects of the accident. Call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation at 470-467-2200.

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Our Negligent Security Attorneys Protect Your Rights

A negligent security attorney knows that the threat of violence is an ever-present fact of life. In most situations, citizens go out of their way to avoid unsafe areas and dangerous circumstances.  All of us secure our home, lock our car doors and avoid places that we know to be more dangerous. But what happens when we suffer a violent attack on someone else’s property, a place that we trusted to be safe?

That’s the time to call our Atlanta negligent security or wrongful death lawyers at The Stoddard Firm. Why? Because when someone is injured on the property of a business, they have the right to ask questions and get honest answers. For example:

• Did that business’s owners and managers do all they could to ensure your safety?
• Were doors properly secured?
• Were controlled-access gates working?
• Were security cameras operating?
• Was the business allowing unauthorized guests to loiter at the property?

Depending on the answers to these questions, and other similar ones, the victim might have legal options to recover compensation for the harm they’ve suffered.

If you’ve been a victim of a crime on the premises of a business, The Stoddard Firm is here to help you. Call our experienced and compassionate Atlanta negligent security lawyers at (470) 467-2200 for a free initial consultation.

Why Do I Need a Negligent Security Attorney?

The Stoddard Firm has successfully provided legal assistance to crime victims for many years. Our negligent security attorneys are skilled at interpreting the law, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and building a strong legal strategy on behalf of our clients. We also have the financial resources to secure expert witnesses, if needed.

It takes skill and experience to take on the lawyers of negligent businesses, and we don’t back down. We aggressively go after the careless and unprofessional parties who failed to do their job and keep their business property safe for guests. If you are injured because of a crime, you need to spend your time healing, not battling with a negligent business owner. Leave the legal battle to us. We will fight tirelessly for your rights and the financial compensation you deserve.

How Much Financial Compensation Could I Receive?

Because each case is different, the amount of compensation can vary significantly. Typically, the more severe the injuries and the more reckless the negligence, the greater the financial compensation will be. While we cannot tell you exactly what the financial compensation could be for your case, it is not uncommon for these types of financial awards to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The best way to determine whether you have a claim and how much compensation it could be worth is to give us a call for a free and confidential conversation.

Types of Damages in a Negligent Security Lawsuit that Impact Your Compensation

In a successful Georgia negligent security lawsuit, you may receive compensation for your damages that includes:

1. Special Damages – for monetary losses that can be assigned a specific dollar amount, including:
   • Current and future medical and rehabilitation expenses
   • Lost wages
   • Property damage.
2. General Damages – compensation to you for damages that cannot be assigned a specific monetary value, including:
   • Pain and suffering
   • Mental anguish and anxiety
   • Loss of enjoyment of life.
3. Punitive Damages – for injuries that result from someone’s willful, wanton or malicious misconduct. Punitive damages are to punish the responsible party and to deter them from doing it again.

There are no limits or caps to the special or general damages you can receive in Georgia. Having a negligent security lawyer with a lot of experience can help you win maximum damages in your case. Get all of the compensation you deserve by working with our team at The Stoddard Firm. We have handled so many negligent security cases that we know well the strategies used by property owners and the lawyers of their insurers. Count on us to fight aggressively on your behalf.

What Is the Process for a Negligent Security Claim?

After hiring a negligent security attorney in Atlanta, we get right to work on your behalf. Our team at The Stoddard Firm will gather evidence, including police reports, medical records, witness statements and other public records, as we begin to build your case. We will even hire an expert witness, at no cost to you, if needed. Throughout the legal process, we will stay in close communication with you and answer all your questions at any time. After a lawsuit has been filed, your attorney will follow up with any additional records or documents requested by the court. At a certain point, the case will either be settled or a trial date will be set. Either way, our Atlanta negligent security lawyer will aggressively advocate for you to secure the financial compensation you deserve.

You don’t have to go it alone. Call us for help today at (470) 467-2200 and get your free initial consultation about your situation.

What Does “Negligent Security” Mean?

Negligent security is a type of premises liability dealing with civil redress for crimes and violent acts. This legal area allows a person who is injured by a third party to try to hold liable the owner or tenant of the property where the violent crime took place. For example, if a person is shot by a third party at a grocery store, then under negligent security law, that person could bring a lawsuit against the grocery store chain if he or she has the ability to prove that safety measures were not in effect at the grocery store or that the grocery chain tried to hide a series of violent acts that had taken place earlier on the premises.  The injury in a negligent security case can arise out of battery, rape, assault, robbery or even death.

An injured person can bring a negligent security lawsuit based on the duty imposed on tenants and landowners to put in place reasonable safety measures that protect guests, such as adequate lighting, electronic surveillance, doors and windows that lock and other measures. Negligent security assumes that the crime could have been prevented or made less severe had adequate measures been in place. Both commercial and residential landowners and tenants have been sued successfully under negligent security laws, though the specific areas and terms of liability may vary.

Companies that own and manage properties are required to put safety measures in place to protect against violent crimes. Also, they must warn tenants and customers when a crime problem exists. If a business doesn’t do this, a crime victim can bring a “negligent security” case against the property owner. These companies have a financial incentive to hide crime problems, and when this sort of financial incentive exists, some less-than-ethical companies will act on it. Our Atlanta negligent security attorneys at The Stoddard Firm hold these less ethical companies accountable. Specifically, The Stoddard Firm represents:

• Shooting Victims
• Assault and Battery Victims
• Rape, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Assault Victims
• Families of Murder Victims.

These are just a few of the ways that people are victimized on the property of businesses. The list of crimes that people experience on someone else’s property is long, and one victim might suffer several different types of violent crime on the property of a business. This is unacceptable.

The important thing for a victim to understand is that they shouldn’t have to pay the costs of their suffering when a negligent business is to blame.

Why Is a Negligent Security Lawyer at The Stoddard Firm the Best Choice for Me?

These cases take a lot of hard work and long legal hours to do right, and the negligent security attorneys at The Stoddard Firm are willing to do what it takes to construct a powerful case. When you hire The Stoddard Firm, you are not just a number on a file. You are a valued individual to us, and we will do everything in our power to answer all your questions, promptly return your phone calls, follow up on new information and leads, and treat you with compassion and respect.

We don’t take your business for granted, and we are in it for more than our compensation. We feel strongly about upholding justice, and we value the positive reputation our firm has in the community. Take a moment to peruse our web site and read our attorneys’ bios to learn about their education and experience. Read posted reviews and see what other clients say about their experiences with our firm.  We are confident that you will be impressed by what you find.

The Responsibility of Owners and Managers to Keep Their Property Safe

Businesses owe people on their property certain standards of care. For example:

• They must make sure walkways are safe and that any hazardous environments are clearly marked so patrons can see them.
• They must establish safety measures to prevent violent attacks on people on their property.

Most businesses that see heavy traffic on their property hire security staff, install security cameras, and take other similar security measures.  Most businesses make sure that their patrons or tenants have protection from violent threats.

Unfortunately, some businesses fall short in these responsibilities. For example, a negligent business might:

• Fail to provide security or monitoring equipment
• Inadequately hire or train their security personnel
• Fail to fix broken gates
• Have a security team that is negligent, and their failings might make customers vulnerable to assault, robbery or other forms of violence.

When a company fails to provide adequate security measures on their property and someone is injured as a result, the crime victim might be able to file a premises liability claim.

These cases are often complicated simply because one single case might involve business owners, managers, employees and security staff. A business might also have a high-powered legal team in place whose goal it is to defeat customer lawsuits and minimize financial damages. That’s why it’s important to retain the services of an Atlanta negligent security attorney who is very familiar with this area of the law.

Call the negligent security lawyers at The Stoddard Law Firm today for a free consultation at (470) 467-2200.

Do You Have a Case? Ask Our Negligent Security Lawyers.

The best way to find out whether you have a potentially successful claim is to talk to a negligent security lawyer.  Yes, you can do some research on the internet and find out some initial information. But to really dig down and get insights and details about how these cases work and what it takes to win them, it is best to consult a skilled attorney who has a track record of success.  During an initial conversation, our Atlanta legal team will ask questions and assess the facts surrounding your case and share with you whether or not you have a likely chance of securing financial compensation in court.

We Look for Two Things in Negligent Security Cases

The Stoddard Firm often helps crime victims receive substantial compensation from apartment complexes, hotels, gas stations, and other commercial establishments where these crimes occur. These cases usually turn on two issues.

• First, The Stoddard Firm investigates to determine whether there was a pattern of past violent crime at the property, putting the property owner on notice that someone else was likely to get hurt.
• Second, The Stoddard Firm determines whether a lack of private security, poor lighting, broken controlled-access gates, broken windows, broken door locks, or other malfunctioning property security features contributed to the victim’s injury.

These cases are expensive, and they require enormous fact-finding efforts by the victim’s attorney. The Stoddard Firm has the experience, money and relationships with security experts to put your case in the best possible light.

We understand that most people who need legal assistance don’t have resources that match those of businesses that are responsible in negligent security cases. That’s why The Stoddard Firm is prepared to put our resources to work on your behalf, so you can be sure you aren’t met with financial ruin just because you’ve made the brave choice to seek justice. For a free initial consultation about your case, call The Stoddard Firm at (470) 467-2200.

Proving Liability in a Successful Negligent Security Lawsuit

According to Georgia law , when property owners invite others to their premises for any lawful purpose, they are liable for injuries caused by failure to exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe.

To win your negligent security case, our lawyers would look to prove that the defendant, often the property owner, was negligent in keeping the property safe and therefore at fault for your injuries. This involves proving the following:

1. The defendant had a duty of care to provide adequate security.
2. The defendant knew or should have known there was a dangerous situation creating potential for injuries.
3. The defendant failed to take adequate steps to prevent injury by providing sufficient security.
4. You suffered injury as a result.

Negligent security is a civil case, but it typically is related to a crime.  In situations where the defendant in a premises liability case is found responsible for injuring you, it is possible that criminal charges could be leveled against that person in criminal court.

Reaching Out to Us Is Free

Please give us a call so we can answer your questions and discuss what is necessary to achieve a favorable result. Being the victim of a violent crime is life changing and can result in confusion and fear. Our Atlanta negligent security lawyers are compassionate and caring, and we honor the dignity of every client during what is understandably a difficult time. Our team is ready to discuss your legal matter to give you a clearer picture of what you can expect if you move forward with your case. Remember, it never hurts to have more information.

Don’t leave the outcome of your case to chance. Work with a highly experienced team. Call the negligent security lawyers at The Stoddard Firm today at (470) 467-2200.