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Mr. Trotz has handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, and negligent security. Each and every day, Mr. Trotz represents those who have been injured through no fault of their own, and many of his clients have sustained traumatic, catastrophic and life-altering injuries.
Tennessee property owners have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe premises for tenants and guests. If you’ve been the victim of a crime due to a property owner’s failure to provide adequate security, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. A Nashville negligent security lawyer at NST Law can help you determine if you have grounds for legal action and guide you through the process of seeking justice through a personal injury claim in Nashville.
When you visit another person’s property, you expect the owner to take reasonable measures to keep the premises safe and secure. If the property owner fails to take reasonable security measures and you become the victim of a crime, they may be responsible for your injuries.
From improperly maintained locks to malfunctioning alarms, negligent security can result in physical injuries, emotional trauma, or even death. Tennessee’s premises liability laws allow victims of these incidents to seek compensation for their losses. A Nashville negligent security lawyer at NST Law can help you explore your legal options and take action against the liable party.
Victims of negligent security are often unaware that someone other than the crime’s perpetrator is responsible for their injuries. Many criminals are opportunists who take advantage of situations presented to them to prey on victims. Thus, factors like inadequate security make a crime more likely to happen.
If you were the victim of a crime on someone else’s property, it’s worth considering that inadequate security may be to blame. When you turn to a Nashville negligent security lawyer, they can launch an independent investigation into the incident and help you determine if negligent security is to blame. If so, they can file a claim on your behalf with the liable party’s insurance company.
A claim could allow you to seek compensation for the losses you sustained due to the crime, including the following:
The property insurance company will review your claim. It will review the evidence collected during your security breach attorney’s investigation and decide whether to offer a settlement. If accepted, a settlement would allow you to resolve your case without going to court.
Insurance companies often lowball settlement offers initially, so your premises liability lawyer will likely engage in back-and-forth negotiations with them. If the insurance company continually refuses to make a fair offer, your attorney may decide it’s in your best interests to proceed with a formal lawsuit and pursue inadequate security litigation.
A skilled and experienced lawyer won’t hesitate to bring your case to trial, where a jury or judge will decide whether to award you compensation based on the evidence and arguments presented by your attorney.
NST Law is the partner you need when bringing a negligent security claim. As Champions For The Injured since 1990, our team has recovered over $2 billion for thousands of injured people and their families. Many of those people have been victims of crimes caused by Nashville property owners’ failure to provide adequate security.
Countless positive testimonials support our record of success in negligent security cases and more. Here are just a few:
Team NST was phenomenal. I dealt with probably about three different people, but they were really good about keeping track of everything, so I wasn’t constantly having to repeat myself. I would say the professionalism was the best thing about working with NST. They definitely got me what I deserved from the insurance company. NST made me feel very comfortable. They cared about my situation and my family, and it was a wonderful experience.
NST is so professional in what they do. They will fight for you from the beginning to the end.
We know that money can be tight after being a victim of a crime, so we make our services accessible to all by offering free initial consultations and working on a contingency basis. You can call our Nashville office 24/7 at 800-529-4004 to discuss your case with a property owner negligence attorney for free. It won’t cost you anything out-of-pocket if you decide to pursue legal action. We work on a contingent fee basis, meaning you don’t pay us unless and until we recover compensation for you. We’ll also meet you at the hospital or your home if your injury prevents you from visiting our office.
Negligent security can result in harm to visitors, guests, and tenants in a range of settings throughout Nashville, including the following:
A property owner’s failure to install or maintain adequate security measures in these settings opens a window of opportunity for potential criminals. Violent crimes, robberies, property theft, and sexual assaults are just a few of the offenses that can occur due to negligent security.
Under Tennessee law, property owners owe invitees and licensees—individuals who have an express or implied invitation to enter the property—a duty of care to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition.
In other words, property owners must take appropriate measures to avoid foreseeable harm from any dangerous conditions they know about or have reason to be aware of. If they fail to properly address a condition on their property that a reasonable person could expect to cause injury to another person, they may be liable for the victim’s resulting losses.
This type of liability is known as premises liability. It most often applies to cases involving safety hazards that could directly cause injury, such as broken handrails or slippery floors. However, it can also apply to less direct hazards, such as broken gates, missing locks on doors or windows, inadequate lighting, lack of security cameras, and improperly trained security guards.
The foreseeability element of a premises liability claim is often the most difficult to prove in negligent security cases. A property owner is only liable if they knew or should have known about the risk of third-party criminal conduct.
Threats of violence from a third party or a history of criminal acts on the property are examples of factors that could demonstrate clear foreseeability. Other times, a property owner’s failure to take industry-standard safety precautions may meet the forseeability element. Such precautions may include running background checks on prospective employees or tenants, providing safety training to employees, and properly lighting the property.
Not all crimes are preventable, but property owners should significantly minimize the risk of crime on their premises. Our negligent security lawyers recommend implementing the following best practices to create proper security on your property:
In addition to these tips, conduct periodic security assessments to inspect your security measures’ continued efficacy. Aim to perform this assessment at least once per year, but twice yearly or more is ideal. The more frequent your security assessments, the less time there will be for potential hazards to pose a threat.
Proper security can go a long way in preventing crime-related injuries and deaths. Property owners must be proactive against the threat of crime on their premises, but many fail to take appropriate action, resulting in serious harm to customers, clients, tenants, or guests.
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed on another person’s property and you suspect inadequate or negligent security measures may have played a role in the incident, NST Law is here for you. Our crime victim lawyers provide skilled representation to injured people and their families in Nashville and beyond. Put our experience to work for you so you can begin rebuilding your life after the crime.
Time is of the essence if you believe you have a negligent security case. Contact us today for a free consultation by completing our online form or calling 800-529-4004.
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