Premises Liability Cases

Victims of crime are seeking retribution from owners and managers of the properties on which crime takes place with increasing frequency. These cases, commonly known as premises liability cases, are based on allegations made by the victim that the property owner failed to provide adequate security and thereby contributed to the occurrence of the crime.

Claims of inadequate security include systemic, organizational, human, and environmental design flaws. It is further alleged in these cases that the crime that has occurred was foreseeable and that the defendant had a legal duty to provide adequate security.

Although these cases often involve specific charges, such as poor lighting, weak locks, no access control, not enough or poorly trained guards, or poor management policies, many test the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). This Research in Brief discusses the connection between premises liability and CPTED by first explaining the historical evolution of the legal basis for premises liability and then offering illustrations of how CPTED has become a factor in court cases.

Act now! It is essential that you inquire about your case as soon as possible. Litigation may be the only way to receive the damages to which you may be entitled, such as medical and health care bills, lost or diminished wages, and financial compensation to family in the case of death. Your individual state's law may limit your time to bring a legal claim to protect your rights. You need to have your property accident claim evaluated immediately!

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