Property owners have certain responsibilities to keep their premises reasonably safe. These responsibilities vary depending on the type of property and your status as a visitor at the property. When certain locations – college campuses, hotels, parking garages – are not kept safe, then tragic events or accidents can result, including sexual assault, murder, robbery, shootings and other crimes. These fall under the doctrine of law and duty of inadequate security. Property owners, landlords, shopping malls, hotels and motels, college campuses have a duty to protect their consumers from dangers they know or should know about. They must know the character of their surroundings and that includes for the risk of a crime to a person on the property and take adequate measures consistent with the level of risk, whether it be a new lock on the door or a security force who patrols the premises.
Some examples of inadequate security that can lead to serious injury are:
- Faulty or inadequate locks
- Faulty or inadequate lighting
- Failure to warn of known criminal activity or danger
- Failure to install security cameras
- Failure to provide security personnel in certain situations
Inadequate security can lead to catastrophic injuries and trauma, and in some cases have caused fatalities.
As your aggressive advocate, premises liability lawyer Stuart Plotnick will determine if the property owner was negligent in his or her duties to maintain a safe environment, and if you were injured as a result of this negligence. We will be at your side to provide support and help during this traumatic time.
If you or a loved one was seriously injured because of inadequate security and want to know if you have a case, please contact the Law Offices of Stuart L. Plotnick, LLC to schedule a consultation with our experienced Maryland premises liability attorney.