Woodbridge, VA Personal Injury Attorney Helps Clients Recover Losses as a Result of Negligent Security
When we leave out homes, we hope to be safe. The idea of being attacked or injured out in the world is a scary prospect, so we do what we can to take precautions to be safe. We buckle our safety belts, install alarm systems in our homes, and teach our children to be careful. But what if we are in a situation in which a property owner's negligence has put us in danger? Something as simple as a broken lock on the door of an apartment building or insufficient and incompetent security personnel in an area known to be risky can be an invitation for criminal activity— and a serious threat to innocent victims.
Manassas, VA Premise Liability Lawyer
With over 20 years of experience as a personal injury attorney in Northern Virginia, premises liability lawyer Michael N. Driscoll has extensive experience investigating dangerous premises and negligent security cases. The most common inadequate security cases come against malls, schools, motels, hotels, apartment and condominiums, and casinos, but there are countless places where inattention to security measures can cause tragic results. Often, paying attention to simple matters such as lighting could have prevented assaults, serious injuries, and sometimes, fatalities.
As a result of negligent security, dangerous conditions can come about, including:
- inadequate security forces
- unmonitored areas like parking lots, elevators, stairwells, hallways, bathrooms, common areas, and parking garages Faulty or broken locks
- broken windows
- doors and gates that won't close properly
- broken or faulty alarm systems
- poorly lit areas
In every premises liability case he deals with, Prince William County premises liability lawyer Michael N. Driscoll begins with a complete investigation. He reviews the police investigation and he determines what security measures might have prevented the crime that caused injury or death. Attorney Driscoll prepares vigorously for trial, even if he is able to settle outside of court.
Dedicated Virginia Negligent Security Attorney
Negligent security creates unsafe conditions which can lead to dangerous criminal incidences such as physical assaults, robberies, kidnappings, sexual assaults, rape, molestation, workplace violence and more. It is up to you and your attorney to make sure future measures are taken to ensure safety, and that you receive compensation for your loss and experience.
