Negligent Security Lawyer on Long Island
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When a property owner’s failure to provide adequate security leaves a visitor injured by a criminal attack, that owner can be held accountable under New York premises liability law. Negligent security is a specific category of these claims: it arises when a property owner or manager fails to take reasonable precautions against foreseeable criminal conduct, and a visitor suffers harm as a result. The victim bears no responsibility for the crime itself. The question is whether the property owner’s negligence made it possible.
At The Law Office of Gregory A. Goodman, P.C., we bring more than 20 years of personal injury experience and a track record spanning over 10,000 successful cases to premises liability matters, including negligent security claims throughout Long Island. Gregory Goodman works directly with every client from the first conversation through resolution. Cases are built in-house, not handed off to paralegals or outside counsel.
If you or a family member was attacked on someone else’s property, call us today at (800) 242-3740 for a free consultation to review your options.
Why Long Island Victims Choose The Law Office of Gregory A. Goodman, P.C.
Negligent security cases require reconstructing what a property owner knew, when they knew it, and what they chose not to do. From the first meeting, we approach each matter as though it will be presented to a Nassau or Suffolk County jury, and that discipline doesn’t change based on whether the case settles or goes to trial. Our familiarity with Nassau County Supreme Court in Mineola and Suffolk County Supreme Court in Riverhead informs how we build and present these claims.
Property owners and their insurers routinely use delay tactics and low initial offers to limit their exposure. We pursue fair compensation aggressively, and clients have direct access to their attorney at every stage of the process.
Where Negligent Security Claims Arise on Long Island
These claims can originate on almost any type of privately or commercially owned property. The common thread is a property owner who knew or should have known that criminal activity was possible and failed to act.
Property Types Where Incidents Frequently Occur
Negligent security incidents arise across a wide range of settings. Common locations include:
- Apartment buildings and residential complexes
- Parking lots and parking garages
- Bars, nightclubs, and restaurants
- Shopping malls and retail stores
- Banks and ATM kiosks
- Hotels and motels
- Hospitals and nursing homes
- Office buildings
Security Failures That Can Establish Liability
Under New York premises liability law, a property owner’s duty to protect visitors extends to foreseeable criminal conduct by third parties. A victim doesn’t need to prove the owner caused the attack directly, only that the failure to provide reasonable security made it foreseeable. Security failures that commonly give rise to liability include:
- No security personnel despite a documented history of crime at or near the property
- Non-functioning or unmonitored surveillance cameras
- Broken locks, entry gates, or fencing
- Inadequate lighting in parking areas, hallways, or stairwells
- Failure to screen employees with access to private or restricted spaces
Compensation Available in a Long Island Negligent Security Claim
Attacks on poorly secured property can produce serious physical harm and long-term financial consequences. Injuries in these cases commonly include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, gunshot or knife wounds, broken bones, sexual assault, and significant psychological trauma, including PTSD.
Depending on the circumstances, a negligent security claim may allow you to recover:
- Economic damages: past and future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and property damage
- Non-economic damages: pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement
- Punitive damages: where a property owner knew of a dangerous condition and deliberately chose not to address it, punitive damages may be available in addition to compensatory damages
If a negligent security attack results in death, surviving family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim for funeral expenses and loss of financial support. Under New York’s wrongful death statute, recoverable damages focus on the financial losses sustained by surviving family members.
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