Frequently Asked Questions About Negligent Security

If you are still unfamiliar with negligent security cases, the following frequently asked questions will help provide you with more information.

• What is negligent security? This is a type of premises liability lawsuit in which the victim of a crime sues the property owner for failing to provide adequate security.
• Why sue the property owner if they didn’t commit the crime? Property owners do have a legally recognized obligation to ensure the safety of those on their property. That includes being aware of potential criminal activity and taking reasonable precautions to prevent it. If a property owner had reason to believe a criminal act would occur, but did not take reasonable measures to prevent it, they may be liable for injuries to the victim.
• Who can be held accountable in a negligent security case? Typically, the owner of a property will be held accountable, although in some cases liability may be distributed among multiple parties. Determining liability is heavily dependent on the specifics of the case.

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