Improper building security and assaults

If you are assaulted or attacked in an apartment building, office building or on someone else's property, you may have a claim for personal injuries against the property owner, management company or security company. You have a right to expect your safety will not be violated by criminal activity in the buildings where you work, live and visit. The successful prosecution of a personal injury claim arising out of the negligent security of a premises requires early and extensive investigation and aggressive discovery once your case is in litigation.

The building owner, management company or security company may be responsible for your personal injuries resulting from a criminal assault or attack if they knew or should have known of the potential for criminal activity in the building and failed to take reasonable measures to provide for your safety. Have there been other attacks on the property? What types of crimes have been reported in the same neighborhood? Does the building owner, management company or security company allow strangers to enter or loiter on the property? Are guests logged in at the entrance? Is there any procedure for identifying guests on the property? Do the door locks work properly? Is there an intercom or buzzer system and is it kept in good repair? Are the interior and exterior lights working and do they provide sufficient illumination? These are questions that need to be answered. Any deficiencies in these areas that result in an attack, assault or rape on the property may give rise to liability for your personal injuries.

If you sustain serious personal injuries as the result of a criminal act, attack, assault or rape in an apartment building, office building or other property, you need to consult with a personal injury attorney who can properly investigate and prosecute your claim. Call The Noll Law Firm, P.C. or contact us by email at rnoll@lawnoll.com to discuss your claim.