The attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, have over 100 years of combined experience representing injured clients in negligent security claims. If you are a Waterbury resident who believes a property owner’s negligence contributed to the criminal act that injured you, we may be able to help you pursue financial compensation from the owner.
In most cases, injured parties only have two years from the date of the attack to file a lawsuit, so don’t waste any time contacting an attorney about your case. Missing this deadline could mean that you lose your chance to seek financial compensation for your injuries.
Connecticut case law has established foreseeability as a major component of negligent security cases. To understand the role that foreseeability plays in these cases, the concept of duty of care must also be clarified. In order for anyone to be held liable for someone else’s injuries, that person must have owed a duty of care to the injured person. Foreseeability must exist in order to establish a duty of care in negligent security cases.
Did the property owner reasonably foresee the criminal act occurring on the property, or should they have been able to foresee it? If so, the crucial foreseeability element of negligent security claims may exist in your case.
As straightforward as this concept may seem, the question of foreseeability is often difficult to answer. The complexity of Connecticut’s negligent security cases underscores the need for competent and dedicated legal representation. Having a Waterbury negligent security lawyer like those at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, provides invaluable support and guidance during this difficult time.
As the victim of a criminal attack, you deserve justice and fair compensation for the harm you’ve suffered. The property owner’s role in your traumatic experience should not go unaccounted for, and a negligent security claim allows you to hold them liable for the property conditions that contributed to your injuries.
You may be entitled to receive economic and non-economic damages, which Connecticut law defines in the following ways:
Determining the value of your claim is an important beginning step in your Waterbury negligent security claim. Knowing what your case is worth will help you evaluate any settlement offers and give you a clear idea of what you will need to get back on your feet financially after such a serious incident. At D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, we carefully assess each client’s losses, current needs, and future needs to determine what fair compensation looks like for them.
The attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, recognize that each case is unique, and we know you deserve an attorney who will provide the personalized white-glove service your negligent security claim calls for. Contact our office to schedule your free consultation today.
