Premises Liability Cases of Negligent Security

Premises liability is the legal term for the responsibility property owners have for providing a reasonably safe environment to visitors. Individuals who are injured or suffer health damage due to the negligence of a property owner may have grounds for an injury claim for damages. Such cases can involve slip and fall accidents, injuries suffered on an amusement park ride, a cruise ship, at a sports arena, or in a public building. One type of premises liability case is based on injuries or deaths which occur due to a lack of adequate security provided on the premises. When this results in injuries to victims from a criminal attack, the property owner may be found liable for damages.

An example of this is the case of a man who was brutally attacked at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles a few years ago. The man attended a Dodgers-Giants game as a Giants fan. When returning to his car after the game ended, he was attacked in the parking lot by Dodger fans. After being knocked to the ground, the man suffered a brain injury which left him in a coma. At the time, the owners of Dodger stadium had eliminated uniformed police officers to provide security. Off-duty officers at the stadium wore blue polo shirts instead which the officers claimed reduced their effectiveness and authority. As of April, 2013 the man attacked at Dodger stadium was still alive but not likely to ever recover.

Naples Personal Injury Law Firm

Personal injury cases take many forms, from premises liability cases to traffic accidents, construction accidents, boating accidents, nursing home abuse, and more. The basis of all such cases is negligence on the part of either an individual or a corporate entity. Without such negligence, according to legal theory, the injuries would never have taken place. Because of this, those thus injured can seek legal recourse through the courts to obtain justified recompense for the damages incurred.

Pittman Law Firm, P.L. is an experienced personal injury law firm serving clients in and around Naples, Florida. With more than 18 years of proven experience in this field, the attorneys at the firm have earned a well-respected reputation for their competence and level of service. They have been recognized by Super Lawyers and named in the Top 100 litigation lawyers in the state of Florida for 2013. Contact the firm for a free case evaluation if you believe you have a valid claim in a personal injury or wrongful death case.