Generally, you can encounter negligent security anywhere you go. Every place you go to get groceries, clothes, mail a package, grab a drink with friends—all of these are areas where you could suffer harm if the property owner does not take adequate measures to keep you safe, including places like:
- Parking lots
- Parking garages
- Banks
- Apartment complexes
- Strip malls
- Shopping malls
- Convenience stores
- Bars
- Nightclubs
- Hotels
- Gas stations
- Community pools
- Cruise ships
Negligent security can have dire consequences in any of these places, and more. When you go to the grocery store, you park in a parking lot or garage owned by the property owner. You then walk into the store which might be owned by another entity. At any point, walking to or from the store or while in the store, you could suffer injury because the property owner did not take appropriate action to protect you.
Negligent security can happen multiple ways, including:
- Not having a security guard
- Inadequate lighting
- Faulty security systems
- Poorly trained security guard
- Poorly trained staff
The law requires all commercial properties to protect their visitors, especially businesses where crime might be more expected. Think of the last time you were in a bank. Criminals target any place where people store money. Banks have security guards and security systems to protect their employees and you, their customer. When any of those guards or systems fail in an emergency, you could suffer serious injuries; the bank is partly to blame, and should be held accountable. The best way to do that is to speak with a trusted Atlanta negligent security attorney today.
