Negligent security is a type of premises liability case. When businesses operate and welcome the public to their property, the more people who visit, the greater the likelihood of crime. While crime in the United States is currently down, that does not remove the security issues at play.
Negligent security typically only involves business owners and landlords. These specific property owners have a legal duty to keep visitors to their property safe. When a property owner fails to take reasonable steps to keep you safe while on their property, you could have a claim for damages against them.
