It’s an unfortunate fact of life that violence happens. Human beings are going to harm other human beings, whether because they have something to gain from it or because they simply enjoy hurting people. There are some violent people among us, and that’s something we all have to accept. Society does all it can to prevent violence from getting out of hand, but there are limits to what we can accomplish. People get hurt.

1. NEGLIGENT SECURITY
What it is and How These Cases Work
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2. VIOLENCE HAPPENS
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that violence happens.
Human beings are going to harm other human beings,
whether because they have something to gain from it
or because they simply enjoy hurting people. There
are some violent people among us, and that’s
something we all have to accept.
Society does all it can to prevent violence from getting
out of hand, but there are limits to what we can
accomplish. People get hurt.
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3. VIOLENCE ON
BUSINESS PREMISES
Businesses have a duty to make sure they do
all they can to prevent violence from taking
place on their property. This can mean things
like hiring security guards, putting up security
cameras, or even things as simple as keeping
spaces well-lit at night.
Businesses have a duty to keep their spaces as
safe as possible, but many fail in this duty,
many are negligent, and some try to hide
violent events that take place on their
property.
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4. PREMISES LIABILITY
If a business allows violent criminal acts to take
place on its property, they can be found liable in a
premises liability case.
In premises liability, the victim must prove that
the business had a duty of care to ensure that
their property was reasonably safe, that the
business was negligent in this duty, and that the
negligence contributed to the situation that
allowed the victim to be harmed.
If the business is found liable for the harm the
victim suffered, the victim will be awarded
damages for medical costs, pain and suffering,
lost wages, and a variety of other causes.
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5. WHAT ARE THE
RESPONSIBILITIES OF
OWNERS/MANAGERS?
Businesses have a number of responsibilities to
ensure their customers and other visitors are
reasonably safe. They have to keep walkways safe,
clearly mark potentially dangerous areas, and keep
people safe from violent attacks.
Many businesses fulfill these duties in similar ways.
Businesses that see a lot of foot traffic will often use
security cameras. Businesses where violence is likely
to take place will often employ the services of a
security guard or group of guards.
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6. HOW MIGHT OWNERS OR
MANAGERS BE
NEGLIGENT?
Some businesses don’t live up to their responsibilities.
They might not have security cameras. They might not
have a sufficient security team. They might allow their
security guards to neglect their duties.
When businesses are negligent in these and other ways,
they create the conditions where violence is likely to take
place. Some business owners and managers even know
that violence is possible or likely, and instead of acting to
prevent further violence only try to hide that the violence
has taken place.
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7. TYPES OF CRIMES WHERE
SECURITY MIGHT BE
NEGLIGENT
Security might be negligent in ways that allow any kind of crime
to take place. Here at the Stoddard Firm, we represent victims of
the following types of crimes:
Shooting Victims
Assault and Battery Victims
Rape, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Assault Victims
Families of Murder Victims
Businesses that allow these sorts of crimes to take place on their
property must be held accountable. They must be punished for
their failures and made to prevent further events from
happening on their property.
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8. WHAT DO NEGLIGENT
SECURITY CASES LOOK
LIKE?
Because the resources of the businesses in
question are often significantly higher than
the resources of any individual victim,
negligent security cases can be extremely
labor-intensive and heavy on the research.
The Stoddard Firm looks deep into the facts
about the property in question to find out
whether the business owners and managers
did all they could to ensure the safety of
individuals on their property.
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9. WHAT DO WE LOOK FOR
IN NEGLIGENT SECURITY
CASES?
In negligent security cases, The Stoddard Firm looks
for two main things:
1. The first thing we look for is whether or not there
was a pattern of violent crime occurring at the
property in question.
2. The second thing we look for is whether a lack of
security precautions contributed to the victim’s
injury. This can include things like a lack of
security, poor lighting, malfunctioning property
features, and broken windows, door locks, or
controlled-access gates.
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10. HOW TO START A
NEGLIGENT SECURITY
CASE
The Stoddard Firm offers a free consultation,
so if you think you might have a case of
negligent security leading to your injury, you
can contact us with no commitment on your
part. You can take the time to learn whether
or not you have a legal case before deciding to
take action against the business in question.
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11. CONTACT US
If you or a loved one has been the victim of violence
on an organization’s property through someone else’s
neglect or negligence, you should first seek medical
attention. You should also make sure you contact
authorities. The Stoddard Firm has years of
experience handling injuries, and we even offer a free
initial consultation to discuss your case. Call us or
contact us online today.
Call us at 678-RESULTS or use our online form.
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