Charleston Negligent Security Attorney

Obtain Experienced Legal Services in Your Premises Liability Case

Property owners and management are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for their visitors, guests, and residents. In areas that encounter a lot of foot traffic or criminal activity, often security protection and other safeguards are offered. If an assault occurs on the premises, the owner and management may be held liable for damages if their negligent conduct resulted in the commission of an assault.

At Berthold Law Firm, PLLC, we have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. With more than four decades of experience, our Charleston negligent security lawyers understand what it takes to obtain the most favorable outcome possible. Let us fight for you while you make a successful recovery from injury.

Filing a Negligent Security Claim After an Incident

Failure to provide effective security on property can lead to crimes committed by third parties, such as assault, gun wounds, stabbings, and rape. Common locations that experience negligent security issues include residential buildings, commercial properties, sports arenas, amusement parks, malls, department stores, parking garages, schools, bars, grocery stores, and hotels.

The victim must demonstrate that a property owner knew the adequate security measures are necessary to prevent crime in the area and failed to take the proper action, which resulted in a crime being committed and the victim’s injuries.

Common types of negligent security cases include:

• Failure to properly screen employees or visitors
• Failure to provide adequate security guards
• Failure to possess security and surveillance cameras
• Failure to have adequate lighting
• Failure to properly secure buildings