Philadelphia Negligent Security Lawyer
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According to the City of Philadelphia Office of the Controller, at least 1,291 nonfatal injuries and 375 fatalities in our city resulted from gun violence in 2023. These aren’t the only crimes that occurred that year or since then, though. Sexual assaults, stabbings, assaults, and other types of criminal activity leave victims with preventable injuries or dead.
Most of us have heard of the concept of the “crime of opportunity,” and that can explain why many of the life-altering injuries and wrongful deaths occurred. Had the premises been safer, a would-be criminal wouldn’t have felt that they could get by with committing a crime without potentially being caught, and you wouldn’t likely be reading this today. However, someone else made a choice to make their premises as secure as they could have been, and now you or a close family member is hurt or deceased.
Property owners have a responsibility to keep their premises reasonably safe. If their failure to do so led to you or someone close to you suffering harm, our legal team at Laffey Bucci D’Andrea Reich & Ryan wants you to know that you may meet the requirements to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. We want to learn more about your case and provide you with guidance specific to it, so reach out to us to schedule a complimentary one-on-one meeting with a Philadelphia negligent security lawyer in our office today.
Sometimes referred to as inadequate security, this practice area is a subcategory of premises liability law. Earlier we mentioned that property owners have a responsibility to take reasonable measures to ensure their premises are safe. This includes preventing foreseeable hazards by conducting safety assessments, performing regular maintenance, and keeping tabs on their security staff, before they endanger anyone’s health and safety.
Crimes of opportunity happen for a number of reasons, including:
Whether you believe one of the factors listed above or some other security flaw caused you or a loved one harm, we want to speak with you. Our attorneys offer free consultations to individuals like yourself who have been harmed due to no fault of their own. So, contact us today to discuss what happened to you and whether you meet the requirements to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.
A lot can happen because no security protocols or personnel are in place or if they’re lax. Some common cases our attorneys have handled over the years that we’ve been able to attribute to negligent security include:
The clients we have experience helping often come to us after having suffered varying injuries or being diagnosed with certain illnesses, such as:
Surviving family members often come to us looking for help after their loved one has unfortunately not survived after being assaulted or otherwise falling victim to a crime as well.
Whatever your injuries or if you’ve had the misfortune of losing a loved one, we want to speak with you. Your initial consultation with us is always free, so contact us for a confidential conversation now.
While businesses generally aren’t responsible for crimes that occur on their premises, Pennsylvania law does allow victims to sue companies and their ownership if they can show that they failed to uphold their duty of care to protect the safety of their guests and invitees. As such, we have a strong track record of holding the following parties responsible for their role in causing our clients’ injuries or wrongful deaths over the years:
The onus falls on you as someone harmed by negligent or inadequate security to prove your case. The following elements of negligence that apply to other premises liability cases like this also apply to ones like yours:
Sorting out whether you have a viable case can be challenging, which is why we strongly encourage you to reach out to us at Laffey Bucci D’Andrea Reich & Ryan to discuss your legal matter so we can discuss options you have for seeking justice. There’s no cost associated with us discussing your rights with you.
Individuals harmed in preventable injury cases like these are generally entitled to similar types of compensation, which may include:
Punitive damages may also be available in cases where defendants were particularly negligent in protecting the safety of others.
Here’s how we help you, from the time of your initial case review with our negligent security lawyers until your case’s conclusion:
It’s important to note that each client’s case is different. You can expect the lawyer you meet with during your initial consultation to let you know how to expect your case to proceed, as well as if anything changes along the way during their representation of you.
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When searching for legal counsel here in Philly, the search can be a bit overwhelming due to the extreme number of attorneys in our area. If we can provide you with one piece of guidance, though, it’s not to entrust your case to just anyone, but instead to a Philadelphia negligent security lawyer who has an extensive track record not only of handling similar cases but who has also won top-dollar settlements for our clients.
While we can’t guarantee outcomes in the cases we take on, we can promise to be a strong, compassionate advocate for you when we do agree to represent you. We are committed and focused on fighting for you from the moment we take your case on until we hopefully secure a settlement on your behalf. So, if you’re looking for attentive support and someone to fight alongside you for justice from start to finish, you’ve met your match at Laffey Bucci D’Andrea Reich & Ryan. Contact us online or by phone to schedule your free initial case review with our legal team, as time is of the essence.
Crimes such as break-ins and robberies are an everyday fact of life, especially in big cities such as Philadelphia. Such crimes can happen in apartment complexes, residences, residential high-rises, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, parking lots, college dorms, and college housing-anywhere.
Negligent security cases usually occur as a result of: