Ohio Negligent Security Lawyers
Owners are responsible for ensuring the safety of visitors to their property. When owners fail to provide adequate security and injuries or attacks occur as a result, they may be liable for the damages caused by their negligence. It is important to consult a knowledgeable injury lawyer to learn whether you are eligible for compensation after negligent security resulted in injury.
Contact us for a free consultation if you have been injured or lost a loved one because of inadequate security, or keep reading for more information.
We investigate each case thoroughly, consulting with security experts, physicians and any other specialist who might help our Cleveland attorneys determine the facts of the matter and the impact of the injuries on our client. We review the records of the owner and any contractors who might have worked on the property. For a security case to hold up, we need to prove that the property owner knew about the security problem and did not take action to correct it. Working with experts and specialists allows us to gather the evidence we need to develop a strong case.
Individuals have a right to expect that apartment complexes and commercial establishments will provide a reasonable level of security from assault and other crimes. When managers or owners decide they'd rather pocket more profits than provide a basic level of security, we and our clients help hold them accountable and ensure that there is less of a chance of this happening to someone else in the future. —
Partner
Stuart E. Scott
Typical Causes of Action in Negligent Security Cases
We handle premises liability cases arising from instances of inadequate security such as:
- Lack of security personnel
- Burned out lights in hallways, entrances and parking lots
- Broken fencing
- Broken door or gate locks
- Nonworking still or video cameras
- Inadequately trained or screened security guards
We prepare every negligent security case in anticipation of a jury trial. This does not mean, however, that every case goes to trial. Rather, the property owner's insurance company often makes a fair settlement offer before trial; the insurance company's lawyers would prefer not to oppose our firm in court and be exposed to a possible negative verdict that would cost them even more than a fair settlement.
Experienced, Sophisticated, Reputable
Spangenberg Shibley & Liber is recognized as one of the pre-eminent personal injury law firms in Ohio. We are one of the first civil litigation firms to take on individual and mass tort cases that have had a lasting impact on how negligence laws have been shaped over the past several decades. We represent clients who were harmed as a result of lax security in places such as apartment complexes, shopping malls, parks, restaurants, hotels, stores and other public places. With more than 65 years of experience handling the most challenging and complex cases, our law firm has the knowledge and resources to build strong cases for injured clients.
Contact us if you have been injured or lost a loved one because of inadequate security.
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We offer free, confidential consultations, so you can learn whether you have a negligent security case. Please contact us as soon as possible to avoid deadlines that may exclude you from filing a lawsuit. We handle all personal injury matters on a contingency basis, so if we tell you that you have a case, be assured that we are ready to move forward without charging you attorneys' fees. You owe us only if we win compensation.
Remember, if you have a claim, there is most likely a statute of limitations clock running, after which you won't have the right to file a lawsuit. Protect your rights by contacting us today or calling us at (888) 633-0360.
