Helping The Victims Of Negligent Security

One of the ways in which property owners must ensure the safety of residents, visitors and workers on their property is by providing the proper security measures when necessary. Failure to do so could mean serious injuries or even death due to assaults, rapes, muggings or shootings.

Just like any premises liability claim, proving negligence by the property owner is a complex process that requires the right lawyers on your side. At Salyers Law, PLLC, I am a proven, hometown trial lawyer serving the residents of Shelbyville, Frankfort and all of central Kentucky. Unlike many of the big-city firms of my area, my law firm provides personal representation focused on maximizing your compensation instead of just quick settlements that are not in your best interest.

Examples Of Inadequate Security In Kentucky

In Kentucky, property owners and businesses are legally obligated to provide a reasonably safe environment for customers, residents and guests. When they fail to uphold this duty, and someone is injured, property owners can be held financially and legally responsible for their negligence.

Below are several examples of inadequate security measures that may lead to preventable harm:

• Broken or missing locks on exterior doors, windows or gates make it easy for intruders to gain access
• Lack of key control systems, such as failing to rekey locks after a tenant moves out or allowing too many duplicate keys to circulate
• Unmonitored entrances or exits, especially in apartment buildings or businesses with multiple access points
• Absence of security personnel in high-risk areas such as parking garages, hotels or nightclubs
• Untrained or underqualified security staff who are not prepared to respond to emergencies or identify potential threats
• Malfunctioning or poorly maintained security cameras may fail to record incidents or deter criminal activity
• Lack of alarm systems in place to alert authorities or occupants during break-ins or emergencies
• Poor lighting in public areas, such as hallways, stairwells, parking lots and pathways, increases the risk of assaults and robberies
• Failure to repair broken windows or doors that have previously been forced open or damaged
• Lack of a visitor screening process, especially in buildings where access should be limited to residents or authorized individuals
• Ignoring prior incidents, such as not investigating or responding to previous reports of crime or suspicious activity
• Lack of emergency response plans, including no clear procedures for evacuations, lockdowns or alerting tenants and staff

Each of these failures can contribute to an unsafe environment, increasing the risk of assaults, robberies, break-ins and other crimes. What may seem like a minor oversight, such as a broken lock or a burned-out light, can have serious consequences if it enables a criminal to act without being noticed or stopped.

In Kentucky, failing to act on known dangers or maintain reasonable safety measures introduces repercussions for property owners and gives harmed victims grounds to seek a legal remedy.

Negligent Security Claim Lawyer Who Know How To Prove Fault

I am an injury lawyer and a skilled investigator who knows how to uncover the facts of your accident and use that evidence in negotiations with the defense or to present compelling arguments at trial.

I will work to determine if the property owner should have known to take proper security measures and failed. Some examples of negligent security on the part of property owners include:

• Assaulted and injured at a hotel? A hotel owner not installing working locks on all the rooms.
• Assaulted and injured in a parking lot or parking garage? A parking garage owner not installing lights and security cameras.
• Assaulted and injured at a local bar? Bars and clubs not employing bouncers.
• Assaulted and injured at an area gas station? A gas station with a history of muggings not employ a security guard.

My skills at proving fault and negligence are why I have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for my clients. Additionally, as a client of Salyers Law, PLLC, you will always work personally with me – an experienced injury attorney – who will always keep you informed about your case.

Work With A Local Injury Lawyer For Your Negligent Security Claim

Even for these complex negligent security claim cases, you can stay right here at home in Central Kentucky, by working with me, an injury lawyer, at Salyers Law, PLLC. To learn more about how I can help you fight for the compensation you deserve, contact me online or call 502-996-6926 to schedule your free consultation. You can also text me at 502-255-8106.