Property owners in Beverly Hills can be held liable when inadequate security measures allow criminal attacks on their premises.
If you were injured in Beverly Hills or elsewhere in Los Angeles County, the steps below can help protect your claim.
Being assaulted or robbed on someone else’s property is traumatic. Many victims don’t realize the property owner may be liable for failing to provide adequate security.
What Is Inadequate Security?
When a property owner knows criminal activity occurs on or near their property but fails to implement reasonable security measures, they may be liable for resulting injuries.
Common Security Failures
Broken locks, poor lighting, lack of security cameras, missing security guards, broken gates or fences, and failure to warn of known criminal activity are all examples of inadequate security.
Where These Claims Arise
Common locations include apartment complexes, parking garages, hotels, shopping centers, bars and nightclubs, and ATM locations. Any property with a history of criminal activity may require enhanced security.
Proving Foreseeability
The key legal issue is foreseeability. If similar crimes occurred previously on or near the property, the owner should have anticipated danger and taken protective measures.
Types of Compensation
Victims can recover for medical expenses, counseling and therapy, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma including PTSD.
Overcoming Challenges
Property owners often argue the criminal act was unforeseeable or that they had adequate security. An attorney investigates the property’s crime history, examines security measures, and consults security experts to prove negligence.
If you were injured due to inadequate security, don’t let the property owner escape liability. You deserve compensation for your injuries and trauma.
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