Negligent Security & Inadequate Security
Largo, Maryland, Negligent and Inadequate Security Lawyer
Commercial property owners and business owners are required to provide adequate security on their properties and within their business establishments in order to discourage crimes from occurring on their property or within their business premises. If you have been injured due to a criminal act by another person caused by the negligent security or inadequate security of a commercial property owner or business owner, you owe it to yourself and to your family to fight for compensation for your damages.
At the Stan Derwin Brown Law Office, LLC, in Largo, Maryland, experienced home invasion liability, premises security liability, negligent security and inadequate security attorney Stan Brown provides injured crime victims with an aggressive pursuit of justice. If you have suffered due to a home invasion robbery, negligent security or inadequate security, you can count on him to provide the knowledgeable counsel you need.
Have you been injured on commercial property or within a business establishment due to another person’s criminal act? Contact the Stan Derwin Brown Law Office, LLC, today to discuss your legal options with an experienced attorney.
What Is Negligent Security and Inadequate Security?
Negligent security or inadequate security is anything that does not meet the security standards enacted by local laws, such as laws in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Commercial property owners and business owners are required to take reasonable steps to provide security to their patrons, tenants, invitees and guests. These security measures may include features such as:
- Properly trained security personnel
- Adequate lighting
- Fencing and gates
- Functional locks
- An intercom-buzzer system
- Security cameras
- Obeying use and occupancy codes, fire codes and capacity limits
- Preventing home invasions & residential robberies at rental apartment complexes
Dedicated to Helping Injured Crime Victims
Attorney Stan Brown has dedicated his law practice to helping crime victims who have been hurt on commercial property or within a business establishment. If you or a family member has been hurt on commercial property or within a business establishment as the result of a crime, the property owner or business owner may be legally responsible for your damages. Attorney Stan Brown will leave no stone unturned in pursuing the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
Maryland Negligent And Inadequate Security FAQ
The answers below can help make informed decisions when seeking justice after negligent and inadequate security.
Is a Maryland property owner liable for a crime that occurs on their property?
Yes, under Maryland law, a property owner may be held liable for crimes committed on their premises. Courts consider facts like whether the incident was foreseeable and the owner failed to take necessary action to prevent it.
State law also imposes a duty of care to tenants and lawful visitors, including customers. However, these cases are complicated by Maryland’s contributory negligence rule. Contributory negligence means that if you are even slightly at fault, you cannot recover compensation. An experienced lawyer can help investigate and demonstrate that the danger was preventable.
What is the statute of limitations for filing a negligent security claim in Maryland?
In Maryland, you have three years from the date of the incident to file the claim, because these claims generally fall under the state’s personal injury statute of limitations. However, if a government entity is involved, you are required to act within one year from the date of the incident.
While the state allows a whole three years, acting quickly is critical. Evidence in negligent security cases can disappear faster than you may expect. Surveillance footage can be overwritten within days and witnesses’ memories can fade. Attorney Stan Brown can act quickly to investigate and preserve the evidence.
What evidence do I need to prove a negligent security case in Maryland?
To prove a negligent security claim, you must show surveillance footage, provide witness statements and police reports. Attorney Stan can help you gather the following evidence:
- Surveillance footage of the area: Videos from security cameras can show how the incident occurred and how long the hazards have been there.
- Witness statements: Witnesses can confirm what happened or testify about prior incidents on the property.
- Employee training records: These records may reveal whether staff or security personnel were properly trained to maintain safety.
- Premises maintenance records: Maintenance logs can show whether the owner ignored known safety issues, such as faulty lighting.
- Police reports: Official reports provide documentation of the incident and may include details about prior criminal activity at the location.
With this evidence, your lawyer can build a compelling case to help secure maximum compensation.
Contact the Stan Derwin Brown Law Office Today
Begin to fight for the compensation you deserve. If you have been injured due to another person’s criminal act, call 301-883-8888 now to discuss your legal options with experienced home invasion liability, premises security liability, negligent security and inadequate security attorney Stan Brown.