"When I was injured due to inadequate security at a retail center in Columbus, I felt completely lost. This firm quickly stepped in, investigated the facts, and held the property owner accountable for their negligence. They treated my case with dignity and professionalism, securing a settlement that covered my medical bills and lost wages. I highly recommend them for any crime-related injury on someone else's property."
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Ohio Negligent Security Lawyers: Premises Liability for Criminal Attacks
Property owners—especially those operating commercial businesses, apartment complexes, or hotels—have a legal duty of care to provide reasonable security and protect their lawful visitors from foreseeable criminal acts. When an owner fails to implement or maintain adequate security measures, this constitutes Negligent Security, a dangerous form of Premises Liability. This failure can lead to preventable attacks such as muggings, assaults, robberies, or sexual assaults, resulting in severe physical, emotional, and financial harm.
If you or a loved one suffered serious injury due to a criminal attack on commercial or residential property in Ohio, the owner's negligence must be exposed. Our experienced Personal Injury Attorney team handles complex negligent security litigation, fighting aggressively to hold property owners accountable for their failure to protect you under the Ohio Revised Code and established case law.
Owner Liability for Foreseeable Crime Under Ohio Law
Under Ohio law, a property owner's duty to protect patrons or tenants from criminal acts hinges on the foreseeability of the crime. Negligence occurs when the owner knew or should have known of the risk and failed to take reasonable preventative steps.
The Element of Foreseeability in Ohio
To prove Negligent Security in Ohio, we must establish that the criminal act was foreseeable based on the totality of the circumstances. Factors that demonstrate the owner's knowledge or constructive knowledge include:
- Prior Similar Incidents: A history of assaults, robberies, or other violent crimes that occurred on or immediately near the property.
- High-Crime Area: The property is located in an area with a high incidence of relevant criminal activity.
- Nature of the Business: The business is of a type that inherently attracts crime (e.g., late-night establishments, ATMs, businesses dealing heavily in cash).
Examples of Inadequate Security
Once foreseeability is established, the owner breaches their duty of care by failing to implement reasonable security measures. These negligent omissions can include:
- Poor or Broken Lighting: Leaving parking lots, stairwells, or common areas dark, thereby creating an environment conducive to crime.
- Non-functional Equipment: Failing to install, repair, or maintain functional security cameras, perimeter fencing, or adequate door/window locks.
- Inadequate Personnel: Failing to hire necessary security guards, or hiring untrained or unqualified security personnel.
Proving Causation: Negligence Led Directly to the Attack
In a Negligent Security claim, our role is to prove that the owner's failure to provide reasonable security was a direct and proximate cause of the victim's injuries. We conduct a thorough investigation to build a powerful case:
- Reviewing Crime Data: Analyzing police reports and local crime statistics (pursuant to public records laws) to establish the foreseeability that the owner should have recognized.
- Security Audit: Working with security experts to compare the property's security measures against industry and legal standards, demonstrating how proper lighting or functional security cameras would have deterred or prevented the attack.
- Injury Documentation: Meticulously documenting all physical and psychological injuries (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression) that stem from the attack, connecting the owner's negligence to the full scope of the victim's harm.
Damages and Ohio's Statute of Limitations (R.C. 2305.10)
Victims of criminal attacks due to Negligent Security endure life-altering trauma. We fight to secure comprehensive compensation for both economic and non-economic damages:
- Medical Bills, Emergency Care, Psychological Counseling, and Long-term Therapy
- Compensation for Physical Assault Injuries, Head Trauma, and Severe Emotional Distress
- Lost Wages, Loss of Future Earning Capacity, and Permanent Disability
- Pain and Suffering, Loss of Consortium, and Wrongful Death Damages
The statute of limitations for a Personal Injury lawsuit in Ohio, including those for negligent security, is generally two years from the date of the attack (Ohio Revised Code § 2305.10). It is crucial to contact an attorney immediately to secure and preserve video evidence, maintenance logs, and local crime data.
Contact Our Ohio Personal Injury Attorneys Today
If you or a loved one suffered devastating injury due to a criminal attack caused by Negligent Security on a property in Ohio, contact us for a free, confidential case evaluation.
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