Connecticut requires property owners to keep their properties reasonably safe and free from hazards. If owners fail to do this, they may be responsible for any injuries that visitors sustain on their property. This is known as premises liability, and it includes a number of specific scenarios that could cause injury, including negligent security.
If you’ve been the victim of robbery, assault, or other criminal acts on a commercial property in Torrington, it may be worth exploring the possibility that negligent security contributed to the incident. The attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, have represented countless clients over our combined 100+ years of experience. We are happy to discuss your case and help you determine what your next steps are for potentially recovering compensation.
Again, property owners are required to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors and guests. This includes taking steps like providing warnings of hazardous conditions, fixing broken or malfunctioning equipment, and keeping visitors away from dangerous areas. It also includes addressing the safety and security of the property.
Security measures may be required to keep commercial establishments in Torrington safe, but the exact measures that are necessary will vary from building to building. Insufficient or missing security features could make the property owner liable for injuries caused by criminal behavior on the property.
Many people initially place the blame on property owners when someone is injured on a commercial property, but the owners are not the only people who can be responsible. One or more parties may be at fault for negligent security, which can make identifying the liable party complicated.
Depending on the circumstances of your attack and the property where it occurred, the following parties could be liable for your injuries:
When one or more of these parties fails to uphold their duty to keep you safe on the property, you may be entitled to compensation for damage like medical expenses, lost income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
Keeping a property safe can look different depending on the location of the property and various other elements. High-crime neighborhoods will likely require different security measures than secluded, rural properties.
What qualifies as negligent security will vary, but some common examples include:
The attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, help clients by:
Aside from providing much-needed legal guidance and advocacy, our skilled negligent security attorneys offer peace of mind for people recovering from physical injury and emotional trauma. Contact us to schedule your free consultation.
