Premises Liability — 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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

Personal injury can happen in the most unexpected ways. Many could imagine being injured in a car accident or possibly at work, but most never imagine that they could walk onto a person or company's property and be injured there. Property owners have a duty of care to...

Many schools and child care centers devote large rooms to multiple purposes, including cafeteria and gymnasiums. These multi-use rooms often have large pieces of folding equipment attached to their walls. Most such equipment has reliable devices for holding them in...