Businesses generally have an obligation to maintain safe premises. Not only do they need to keep facilities clean and safe to enter, but they may also need to address the possibility of criminal activity. Different types of crimes are more common at certain types of...
Premises Liability — Negligent Security
3 common security failures that increase criminal activity
Businesses and landlords renting out apartment buildings have a duty to visitors and tenants. They generally need to maintain their facilities in a reasonably safe manner. The obligations imposed on property owners and landlords apply to not just basic maintenance but...
Is a nightclub liable for injuries caused by negligent security?
Individuals who visit nightclubs and bars expect these establishments to provide a safe environment where patrons can relax and enjoy themselves. However, incidents like assault, theft or other injuries can sometimes occur due to insufficient security measures....
Negligent security at fairs and festivals
From early spring through late fall, festivals, fairs and outdoor music concerts pop up all over the country. They’re attended by hundreds and sometimes thousands of people. What happens when the organizers of these events don’t put enough thought or effort into...
Why women need to be extra cautious in hotels
Hotels, especially well-known chains with a national reputation for quality, are supposed to be safe places to stay for all kinds of travelers – but women need to be particularly careful. New reports indicate that sexual predators are using numerous hotel chains as...
When can crime victims accuse a property owner of negligence?
Crimes can potentially occur anywhere, but some locations have a greater risk of certain types of criminal activity than others. Criminals look for opportunities where the return on their risky behavior is highest while the chances of getting caught are lowest....
What is negligent security at a business or rental property?
When visiting a friend for a housewarming party at their new apartment or meeting up with coworkers for drinks after finishing a big project, people expect to visit public spaces with minimal personal risk. Unfortunately, many people get mugged in the parking lots of...
3 security investments that keep workers and customers safe
Landlords and businesses typically have an obligation to the public to maintain their premises in a safe manner. Not only does this mean addressing obvious concerns like broken handrails in stairways but also the possibility of criminal activity. Negligent security...
How might negligent security lead to injuries?
Property owners have a duty to ensure that the public — whether patrons or those merely passing by — are safe on their property. In many cases, this means maintaining adequate security precautions to prevent assaults, break-ins or other concerns. However, if property...
Proving inadequate security in a premises liability action
When individuals in Missouri enter the property of others as a visitor, guest or patron, they are likely under the impression that they are safe to be on the premises. For the most part, private and public property owners take steps to ensure their property is safe....