As a property owner, people have the responsibility of maintaining their own property. This is to keep others safe. Many different locations can make up these properties. Each of these locations should have certain security measures that are in effect to prevent any harm to their customers and occupants. These establishments can consist of places such as the mall, residential housing and parking lots or garages that have to meet a standard of security to protect individuals traveling in or along these places. This helps to ensure that no criminal activity can take place there where individuals can be put into life-threatening situations. It can also prevent any accident from occurring where someone is injured. These places should be upholding a certain level of safety precautions to prove to be a safe environment for their customers.
These cases are referred to as a premises liability case and can allow individuals to collect damages from this case. When an owner or manager does not take proper security measures to provide an expected level of safety in an environment, they can be held accountable for this lack of security. When an injury is sustained in this environment, an individual may be eligible to receive compensation for your pain and suffering. This compensation can be in the form of economic compensation, which may cover medical bills, lost wages and future wages.
How do I build a case?
For these cases, individuals may have to prove the circumstances that led to their accident. Whether it was a lack of lighting or poorly working security cameras, these individuals should file a report that can add to their case. They should also get their injuries documented at a doctor’s office to add to their case. This can prove that their injuries happened as a result of their accident. Cases of inadequate security can be based on poor or inadequate lighting, lack of or non-working security cameras, poorly trained security staff, not enough security staff, poorly maintained landscaping and broken locks or unlocked perimeter doors. All of these instances can be used to prove a case of inadequate security. If individuals notice that there is a lack of security or it is not up to the right par, they may be able to use this in lawsuit. When individuals are harmed in an accident due to inadequate security, they have the opportunity to pursue liability. The premises may be responsible for their inadequate security measures that are in place. This can allow individuals to collect compensation from these places to pay for their injuries.
The legal team at Markey & Orsi has proudly represented clients who have been injured throughout the state of Maryland due to the negligence of another party for nearly 30 years. If you require strong legal representation, contact Markey & Orsi today to schedule a consultation.
