Property Owners that May Be Held Liable for Negligent Security
Property owners in New York are required to equip their buildings with reasonable safety features, including safe locks and proper lighting. In some cases, surveillance systems or security alarms may be required. When property owners fail to provide reasonable safety features, they may be held accountable for crimes committed on the premises.
Owners of the following types of properties may be held liable when negligent security leads to criminal activity and injuries:
- Apartment buildings
- Restaurants
- Retail stores
- Hotels and motels
- Nightclubs and bars
- Malls and shopping centers
- Banks and credit unions
- Hospitals
Proving Property Owner Negligence and Liability in New York
Operators and owners of properties have a responsibility to ensure that visitors are not subjected to foreseeable crimes. If muggings, shootings, or other violent activities have taken place in or near the property, the owner has a responsibility to take steps to protect visitors or alert them to the potential danger.
A premises liability lawsuit may be warranted if an attack or injury can be attributed to negligent security. Our New York City premises liability lawyers at Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP work to recover compensation for breaches in security including:
- Broken door locks or windows
- Inadequate lighting
- Lack of security cameras or security guards
- Negligent hiring of security staff
- Poorly trained security staff
- Insecure entry to apartment complexes and other facilities
- Inadequate parking lot surveillance
- Failure to warn of recent criminal activity
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At Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP, we are New York City trial lawyers and tough advocates for injured people. We have taken hundreds of injury claims to trial and have recovered $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients. If you been assaulted or otherwise injured because of negligent security on a property, schedule a consultation to discuss your claim. We can tell you if you have a case and what damages you may be eligible to recover.
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