Negligent Security
Boston Injury Attorneys/Negligent Security
A plaintiff pursing a negligent security claim must prove:
- The defendant owns or possesses the property in question.
- The victim was lawfully on the property at the time of injury.
- The defendant failed to take reasonable care.
- Victim was injured by a third party in an incident that should have been foreseeable.
- Injuries were the result of the defendant’s breach of duty.
- The victim suffered documented injuries.
Negligent security law in Massachusetts is based on the premise that crime is preventable and that a landlord or business owner is in the best position to take the security measures necessary to avoid foreseeable crime.
The Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Glassman represent clients in a wide-variety of negligent security claims in Boston and throughout the State of Massachusetts.
Negligent security law is based on common sense; there is no list of steps a business owner must take and the risks are constantly changing, particularly since the September 11 terrorist attacks.
In general, a negligent security claim may be filed against a property or business owner when a victim is injured by a third party in an incident that common sense could have prevented. Examples of negligent security lawsuits in Massachusetts include:
- Workplace violence or homicides
- Rape or assault on landlord property (faulty locks, lack of security, etc.)
- Assault on business property
- Assault or rape on school or church property
- Crimes committed against hotel or resort guests
- Robbery or assault at ATM machines
A Boston injury lawyer can assist clients in thoroughly investigating the causes of their injuries and in filing a claim against those responsible. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed due to negligent security, please contact the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Glassman today for a free and confidential appointment to discuss your rights.
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