Georgia law requires commercial and private property owners to maintain safe properties for people who are legally on the premises. Most properties are subject to safety codes or regulations requiring the property owner or manager to prevent negligent exposure to harmful or injurious situations. Premises liability claims may be made against property owners if a …
What to Know About Negligent Security Claims
Negligent security is a type of premises liability claim, which means a landowner may be liable for an injury that happens on their premises. A property owner has a responsibility to keep the property reasonably safe for visitors. This includes keeping the property free of dangerous conditions and also making sure the property is adequately …
The Role of Video Surveillance in Negligent Security Lawsuits
A negligent security claim can arise when an individual is harmed on someone else’s property due to inadequate security measures. Property owners and managers have a legal duty to provide a reasonably safe environment for visitors, tenants, customers, and other welcome or expected guests. When they fail to do so, and that failure leads to …
Filing a Police Report After Being Injured Due to Negligent Security
After an incident of negligent security results in your injury, one of the most important steps you can take is to file a police report with the proper law enforcement department. A police report serves as an authoritative record of the event and its key details, like the time, location, and nature of the incident, …
