Negligent Security Lawyer – Oakland, CA

Everyone wants to feel safe in his or her environment; however, sadly individuals can have a false sense of security. When a person thinks they are safe but are technically not, this is negligent security.  Populated areas in California such as Downtown Los Angeles, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills are most likely to have negligent security incidences. Recently, there has also been a rise in negligent security acts on college campuses. If you or a loved one has recently experienced a criminal act of negligent security, then you should call David Kleczek at Kleczek Law Office to get the financial legal assistance you or a loved one might need.

What Is Negligent Security?

Negligent security describes a situation where you or a loved one becomes the victim of a criminal attack while on someone else’s property. Criminal attacks can be very violent and in the form of assault, shooting, rape or robbery. An example of negligent security is a person being robbed at gunpoint as he or she is removing money at an ATM machine. Another example would be, an assault within a hotel room or the lobby of an apartment building. The most common places for negligent security violence to occur is commercial properties such as bars, nightclubs, hospitals, and other medical offices, public parking garages, apartment buildings, and more. The following is a list of various negligent security acts that the victims of such violent criminal acts can argue…

1. Lack of adequate lighting
2. Lack of security cameras
3. Inadequately trained security officers
4. Lack of proper locks on windows
5. Lack of proper locks on doors
6. Lack of security alarms

Who Is At Fault?

According to the law, the businesses or establishment’s themselves, are responsible for creating a safer environment. So for example, if people at one particular bank in the community keep getting robbed, it is the bank’s duty to provide for its people by supplying surveillance cameras and security guards to create a safe, welcoming environment. If the establishment owners fail to improve his or her business, then you have the right to hold the owners responsible. David Kleczek at Kleczek Law Office will begin managing your case by examining a few key points. David Kleczek, an experienced attorney, will look into prior criminal activity at or near the scene of the crime. If there has been a history of criminal activity such as assaults and mugging in the establishment or in the surrounding areas, the property owners were supposed to increase the establishments security. Another question Kleczek will examine is whether the site of the violent criminal activity was properly lighted during the time the crime occurred. Lastly, Kleczek will review if there was a satisfactory alarm system or surveillance system in place pointing in the direction of the crime. Even though there are several circumstances that can create unsafe conditions, the property owners will continue to be held at fault if they fail to create safe environments for their clients. If the establishment owners did not follow these three key points, then criminal activity in these cases are considered foreseeable and avoidable. However, if you are inside your own home and are a victim of negligent security, Kleczek Law Office can help you too because negligent security accidents can happen if security cameras and systems are considered faulty. Each and every case is different and unique to the victim; therefore, contacting Kleczek Law Office is recommended as soon as possible following the accident and any medical attention the victim may have needed.

How Can Kleczek Law Office Help The Victims of Negligent Security?

Since property owners tend to be blamed for these violent criminal attacks, the property owners will then attempt to argue the victim.  The following lists a few things the property owner can use against the victim in a court of law.

1. The owner can argue the absence of duty meaning the property owner feels he or she does not owe the victim of this criminal act anything.
2. The owner can argue adequate security meaning the property owner provides its customers or clients with adequate security resources.
3. The owner can also argue contributory negligent meaning that the property owner will take some of the blame but not all of the blame. The property owner is arguing that the victim is essentially at fault because he or she did not take precautionary measures to keep themselves from harm.

In order for the victim to avoid these charges, he or she should contact Kleczek Law Office to seek the necessary assistance needed to gain the compensation the victim deserves.

Additionally, victims of negligent security crimes should seek legal assistance to get compensated for everything the victim had to go through. Negligent security crimes can leave the victim physically and psychologically hurt. Many times, the victim needs medical assistance because the victim experienced physical trauma such as assault or rape. If someone is a victim of negligent security crimes, the victim should seek out psychological help to process the traumatic events that occurred. The following is a list of injuries one can receive following a negligent security act:

1. sprains
2. bruises
3. Lacerations
4. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
5. Gunshot wounds
6. Injuries from sexual assault

Compensation for medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering is possible for those who are victims of negligent security acts.

Contact A Negligent Security Injury Lawyer For Help

If you or a loved one needs assistance following a negligent security accident, contact David Kleczek at Kleczek Law Office to get the legal assistance you or a loved one might need to receive the compensation you deserve. Kleczek Law Office understands how important it is to receive the acknowledgment and compensation one needs to recover from these traumatic events and bring your life back to how it was prior to the negligent security accident.