Property owners or managers must ensure safe conditions for visitors. So, a simple visit to an apartment should never end in injury, yet all too often, it does.
Pursuing a negligent security claim
Negligent security is a common issue in apartment complexes that can manifest in various ways, such as:
- Inadequate lighting in common areas, such as parking lots or stairwells
- Failure to repair or maintain security cameras or alarms
- Inadequate or poorly trained security personnel
- Failure to address known criminal activity or gang presence in the area
- Inadequate fencing or gates, allowing unauthorized access to the property
- Failure to implement reasonable security protocols, such as visitor screening or access control
Negligent security often occurs when property owners fail to provide adequate security measures that a reasonably prudent person would under similar circumstances. If injured due to any of the conditions mentioned above, you might have a valid negligent security claim against the apartment complex owners or landlords.
To succeed in such a claim, you need prove that the owner’s negligence was the proximate cause of your injury. In other words, that there is a direct connection between their negligence and your harm.
Seeking justice for your pain
A successful negligent security claim can help you recover the costs of medical treatment, missed income and other damages associated with the incident. However, time is of the essence when filing a personal injury lawsuit. In Georgia, you have only two years from when the incident happened to do this.
Property owners or managers often have legal teams in place to help protect their interests and limit their potential liability. To level the playing field, it is essential to seek the help of an experienced attorney in Georgia.