The owners or those in control of certain types of establishments, businesses, and properties have a duty to provide adequate security to customers, guests, employees, and residents. Security measures qualifying as “adequate” depend on the known and assumed threat levels for the type of establishment, the area, and the individual establishment. If you have been injured or lost a loved one to an attack due to negligent security our Columbus personal injury attorneys can help.
Basic Security Measures
In situations where the threat level is not elevated basic safety measure should still be in place. Examples of minimal security measures include:
• Adequate lighting in parking lots, walkways, and other appropriate areas
• ATM panic buttons
• Security cameras and monitoring
• Adequate security personnel
• Building access control
• Key control systems in hotels and motels
Elevated Risk
In situations where there is a known threat or where the business owner should know that there is an elevated risk, security must be heightened accordingly to provide adequate protection. Examples of an elevated risk level include:
• Establishments and properties in high crime areas
• Establishments and businesses with a history of criminal attacks on their premises
• High risk due to the nature of the business such as banks and ATMs
• Direct threats
• Sex offenders known to live in the vicinity of rental property or schools
• Employers who are of potential attacks due to threats of employee retaliation or customer retaliation or an employee who has made the employer aware of a potential domestic violence attack
If you or a loved one has been injured due to negligent security, please call our Columbus personal injury attorneys or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.