Long Island Negligent Security Lawyer

Have you or a loved one been assaulted or attacked on someone else’s property on Long Island? If the owner should’ve had certain safety measures in place – but didn’t – you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the experienced Long Island negligent security lawyers at Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. to learn about your legal rights and options. We can help you fight to get money to cover things like medical bills, lost wages, and even your pain and suffering.

Our skilled team of lawyers has more than 200 combined years of experience helping injury victims on Long Island. We take an aggressive approach to the cases we handle. It pays off. We’ve successfully recovered more than $1 Billion in settlements and verdicts for our injured clients.

Contact our Long Island law office to find out how we can help you, too. We offer a free consultation, so reach out to us online or give us a call to schedule yours today.

What is Negligent Security?

When you check into a hotel, park in a parking garage, or visit a store on Long Island, you shouldn’t have to worry about your safety. You should feel confident that there are safety and security measures in place to protect you. 

That’s because, in New York, property owners have a responsibility to provide reasonable security to protect tenants, workers, guests, and visitors from reasonably foreseeable threats of violence or harm. Simply put, if a property owner knows that an area is prone to crime or violence – or that their establishment is likely to be targeted by criminals – they have to take steps to keep you safe from those third parties.

If owners don’t have security measures in place, or if their security is inadequate, you could potentially hold them accountable for resulting injuries and damages.

We Handle All Negligent Security Cases on Long Island

Your life can be changed forever when you’re the victim of a violent crime. Whether you were physically or sexually assaulted, held at gunpoint, or harmed in some other way, an attack can have immediate and long-lasting consequences. You might have physical injuries and suffer from the emotional trauma of the incident for years to come.

If you’re in this situation because a property owner couldn’t be bothered to take necessary precautions, you might have the right to file a negligent security lawsuit. At Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C., we’re here ot help you, no matter where you got hurt. We handle all inadequate security cases, including those involving:

  • Nightclubs
  • Bars
  • Pawnshops
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels
  • Motels
  • Grocery stores
  • Shopping malls
  • Parking garages
  • Hospitals
  • Nursing homes
  • Gas stations
  • Office buildings
  • Banks and ATMs
  • Dorms
  • Schools, and more.

Not sure if you have a negligent security case? Give the experienced Long Island personal injury lawyers at Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. a call to set up a free consultation. We’ll review your premises liability case and answer the questions you might have. 

Owners Must Have Reasonable Security Measures in Place

Under New York state law, property owners have to have adequate security devices and measures in place to protect you from foreseeable harm. This includes “foreseeable criminal conduct by a third person.”

Does this mean that owners and landlords only have an obligation to protect you if there’s a history of violence or criminal activity on the premises? No, not necessarily. The duty exists if criminal conduct is “reasonably predictable based on the prior occurrence of the same or similar criminal activity at a location sufficiently proximate to the subject location.”

So, for example, someone who owns a bar in a part of town that’s known to be home to a lot of criminal activity has an obligation to take steps to protect his workers, guests, and anyone who visits the property. That’s true, even if there’s never been an incident at the bar in the past. 

What are reasonable safety measures? It depends on the potential threat, the property’s location, and other relevant factors that might vary from case to case. Examples of reasonable safety measures might include:

  • Security guards
  • Security cameras
  • Well-lit parking garages or parking lots
  • Fences
  • Door locks and bolts
  • Metal detectors, or
  • Security systems.

The level of security that’s appropriate will depend on the type of threat or harm that can be reasonably predicted. The negligent security lawyers at Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. would be happy to review the circumstances of your attack or assault to determine if the property owner failed to provide you with reasonable security measures. Give us a call today to learn more.

Negligent Security Can Lead to Severe, Debilitating Injuries on Long Island

There’s a reason why property owners and landlords have to protect you from potential threats of harm. If you’re attacked, the consequences can be devastating. At Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C., we’re here to help you fight for compensation for all of your negligent security injuries, including:

  • Broken bones
  • Head injury
  • Brain injury
  • Spinal cord damage
  • Lost limbs
  • Paralysis
  • Gunshot wounds
  • Knife wounds
  • Wrongful death, and more.

Negligent security can also leave you vulnerable to violent sexual attacks, as well, including sexual assault, molestation, and rape. If you’ve been attacked in any way, it’s important to know your rights. The compassionate legal team at Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. is here to help you in any way that we can. All you have to do is give us a call and set up a time to discuss your case. We’ll handle your lawsuit while you focus on getting better. It’s that simple.

Damages Available to Victims of Negligent Security on Long Island

Don’t underestimate the costs of being the victim of a violent assault or attack. Physical injuries may require medical care, and bills can add up fast. You may have to miss time at work, which can put you in a really tough financial situation. The emotional trauma of your attack might keep you from living your life. If your injuries are the result of negligent security measures, the property owner can be held liable.

At Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C., our skilled New York personal injury lawyers will seek damages on your behalf. This might include money for:

  • Medical expenses
  • Rehabilitation
  • Property damage
  • Therapy
  • Lost income and wages
  • Disability
  • Reduced earning capacity
  • Chronic pain
  • Emotional distress, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Disfigurement, and more.

Our team has been helping injury victims on Long Island for more than four decades. During this time, we’ve built strong relationships with leading accident and injury experts in New York City. These experts can really help us understand your injuries and how they might affect your life – now and in the future. This information can be critical as we assess what your case is worth.

Give us a call today to learn more about how we can help you fight to recover maximum compensation. We offer a free, no-obligation case assessment, so call now.

Statute of Limitations for Negligent Security Lawsuits on Long Island

We know it can take a while to recover and get back on your feet after you’ve been attacked. However, you won’t have an unlimited amount of time to hold a negligent property owner responsible for your injuries. In New York, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims arising from negligence is generally three years. 

You might have more or less time ot act, depending on the specific details of your negligent security claim. However, you risk losing out on valuable compensation if you fail to file a claim on time. Don’t allow that to happen. Call Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. for a free case review and let us help you fight for the money you need and deserve. 

Call Our Long Island Negligent Security Lawyers Today

Did you get hurt in an attack in Nassau County or Suffolk County? Were you the victim of a crime because a property owner failed to provide adequate protection? If so, you might have a legitimate case for damages. Contact the Long Island negligent security attorneys at Mirman, Markovits & Landau, P.C. for immediate legal assistance.

Your first consultation is free, so don’t hesitate to contact us online or call our law firm for help today. We’re always available to take your call – day or night – 365 days a year.