When someone ventures onto someone else's property or commercial establishment, the property or business owner has an obligation to keep them safe, especially if the visitor is there for the owner's benefit. If the owner fails to uphold that obligation and the visitor is harmed due to that negligence, the injured party may have a claim against the property owner. This claim can be based on premises liability law.
At The Law Office of Shawn Golshani | Shawn Gol Law, P.C., our premises liability lawyer, along with our team, in California can help. Contact us either online or at (310) 900-0809 for a Free Case Evaluation.
What Constitutes Adequate Security in California?
Under premises liability law, property owners should provide safe environments for their customers. To be determined as adequate, the type and extent of security must reflect the facts and circumstances. Properties in higher crime areas will require more security than properties in safer locations.
The type of duty a property owner or business owner owes to guests on the property varies slightly according to the type of business.
Basically, the property or business owner should use reasonable care to protect their employees, patrons, and all guests from foreseeable harm. Upon failing to do so, they can be held liable for another person's injuries resulting from inadequate or negligent security.
Examples of Negligent Security in California
- An apartment complex does not provide lighting in the parking lot or stairways.
- A hotel in a high crime area fails to provide a properly functioning security lock system and a criminal enters a room and assaults a guest.
- A security fails to intervene when an intoxicated person assaults another guest.
Contact a Premises Liability Attorney in California Today
At The Law Office of Shawn Golshani | Shawn Gol Law, P.C., our premises liability attorney, along with our team, can help. Contact us at (310) 900-0809 to schedule a Free Case Evaluation.