Negligent Security Injury Lawyers & Attorneys in Delaware DE

Overview

A victim of a violent crime suffers physically, emotionally, and financially. Although the police and authorities can make an attacker pay for their crime, the goal of criminal charges is to punish the criminal, not help the victim. A negligent security claim focuses on the victim. It helps the victim get compensation for the pain and suffering that they have endured, as well as for expenses such as medical bills and lost wages.

A negligent security claim is brought against the owner of the property on which the crime occurred for their failure to keep the property reasonably safe for visitors. Property owners have a legal duty to keep their property free from hazards that they know about or should have known about. When a crime happens on the property that was foreseeable, perhaps because there had been similar crimes in the area, the property owner may be liable to the victim for not taking reasonable steps to make the property safe, such as security lighting, locks, or even security guards depending on the circumstances.

Negligent security applies to both residential and commercial property owners. Violent crimes, such as assault, battery, robbery, and rape, can happen anywhere, from malls and nightclubs to schools and private homes. When they do, an injured victim may be able to sue the negligent property owner for their financial losses, such as medical expenses and lost wages, and also for the physical pain and emotional trauma that they have suffered as a result of the crime.

If you have been the victim of a violent crime on someone else’s property, you should speak to an experienced personal injury attorney about your right to compensation. Negligent security claims can be complex but you should not be overwhelmed by overpowering insurance companies or unknown legal processes. A negligent security attorney, like the attorneys at Morris James, can guide you to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

At Morris James, our attorneys have been standing up for victims since we opened our doors in 1932. If you or a loved one has been harmed as a result of negligent security or you have questions about this topic, you may find answers in our Negligent Security FAQs. You can also contact us online or call us 302.655.2599 to learn more.

Verdicts and Settlements

$2.2 million settlement: a man who, while in the course and scope of his employment, lost both legs when struck on the side of the road by a truck driver
$2.1 million settlement: Navy SEAL struck by a driver who left the roadway, causing serious injuries to his legs
$875,000 settlement: bicyclist who injured an eye when struck by a teenage car driver
$850,000 settlement: young lady injured her shoulder in a multi-car accident which resulted in surgery, lost earnings, and medical expenses
$615,000 settlement: 47-year-old man struck by a car while changing a tire, resulting in a significant arm injury
$500,000 settlement: wrongful death claim where the defendant crossed the center line, killing the mother of 5 adult children
$445,000 settlement: 60-year-old tractor-trailer driver rear-ended by another tractor-trailer, resulting in neck and back surgeries
$350,000 settlement: 44-year-old woman who suffered orthopedic injuries resulting in surgery as a result of a motor vehicle accident
$297,500 settlement: policy limits wrongful death settlement arising out of a motor vehicle accident
$250,000 settlement: 51-year-old man who suffered a neck injury requiring surgery as a result of a motor vehicle accident
$220,000 settlement: 46-year-old female cafeteria worker, injured low back lifting a tray of juice and subsequently diagnosed with failed back syndrome
$205,000 settlement: 32-year-old male maintenance worker sustained low back injury while moving a trash dumpster, requiring multiple surgeries
$164,990 settlement: 49-year-old male bus driver sustained low back and knee injuries when the bus hit a deep pothole, resulting in knee replacement surgery
$125,000 settlement: 66-year-old woman who suffered an eye injury as a result of a trip and fall at a retail store
$90,000 jury verdict: 44-year-old man rear-ended in an automobile accident resulting in muscular injuries and an elbow nerve injury