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Have you been the victim of an assault or another violent crime in Buffalo, New York? Did you get hurt on someone else’s property? Did the owner lack security measures that could have prevented the attack and kept you safe? If so, don’t hesitate to call O’Brien & Ford Buffalo Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers at (716) 222-2222.
The property owner might be liable for your injuries, and our Buffalo negligent security lawyers are here to help you get the financial accountability you deserve.
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With over 80 years of combined experience, the Buffalo personal injury lawyers at O’Brien & Ford, PC are here to fight for the justice you deserve. Call us today at (716) 222-2222 to schedule your free consultation with one of our top-rated attorneys.
Don’t let a negligent property owner off the hook for your injuries and suffering. Contact our Buffalo law office and discover how we can help you make things right. Your first consultation with a Buffalo negligent security attorney is free.
Even though you may have the right to seek compensation for injuries sustained at a business in Buffalo, New York, the road to recovery won’t be without its challenges. You can expect the property owner and their insurance company to dispute your allegations and work hard to avoid paying you compensation for your medical bills, loss of income, and pain and suffering.
The best thing you can do to win your negligent security lawsuit is to hire an experienced Buffalo personal injury lawyer to represent you.
Choosing O’Brien & Ford Buffalo Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers means working with litigators recognized as Legal Elite of Western New York and Super Lawyers for unparalleled client satisfaction and unrivaled case results. We know our clients face an uphill battle when taking on powerful property owners and corporations, and we’re here to level the playing field and force the results that are deserved.
When you turn to us for help with your negligent security claim, our Buffalo personal injury lawyers will:
You were attacked. Your injuries might have been prevented if the owner of the premises had better security measures in place. Our Buffalo negligent security lawyers want to help you hold them accountable for the suffering their negligence has caused. We’re so confident we can make a difference in your life that we’ll take your case on a contingency fee basis. We won’t get paid until we recover compensation on your behalf.
Call our law office in Buffalo, NY, today to discuss the details of your negligent security lawsuit. There’s no charge for your initial case review.
Property owners in Buffalo, New York, assume a responsibility to protect guests and visitors who enter the premises. This involves way more than protecting against slips and falls. It also requires owners to take reasonable steps to protect against reasonably foreseeable acts of criminal violence that could pose a threat to visitor safety.
Put more plainly, property owners have to have adequate security measures in place to protect those who are explicitly or implicitly invited onto their premises.
When a property owner neglects to put appropriate security into place and a visitor is injured as a result, the owner can be liable for resulting damages.
It depends. What’s appropriate for one business might be overkill for another, yet not enough for a different establishment.
It really depends on:
The more likely it is that a business could be the target of criminal activity – including but not limited to robberies, assaults, vandalism, or arson – the more expansive its security measures should be. So, a pawn shop, gas station, or bar that’s open into the late hours of the night in a crime-prone part of Buffalo would likely require more substantial security than an upscale boutique or restaurant in a low-crime part of the city.
Depending on the particular business, appropriate security measures might include:
Businesses should conduct regular risk assessments to understand the potential threat of criminal activity and adjust security appropriately. Not only does negligent security put workers and visitors at risk, but also opens the business up to liability when someone gets hurt.
Negligent security lawsuits are a matter of premises liability based on the tort of negligence. Essentially, you need to prove that the owner of the premises where you were attacked was negligent when putting security measures into place, and as a result, you were the victim of a criminal attack.
Specifically, you need to prove:
Put another way, you would likely have escaped injury if the property owner/business had better security in place, because they would have thwarted the criminal act.
Again, it depends. Everyone is different. Everyone will suffer different injuries and have their lives changed in different ways when they’re the victim of a criminal assault.
However, several factors will play a part in determining how much your personal injury claim might be worth:
The more you know about the value of your negligent security case, the better prepared you’ll be to negotiate a favorable settlement. Call O’Brien & Ford Buffalo Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, and trust our Buffalo negligent security attorneys to help you fight for maximum recovery.
When you sue a business in Buffalo, New York, for negligent security, you can seek economic damages and non-economic damages for:
Punitive damages can also be awarded if a negligent security lawsuit goes to trial and a jury determines that a property owner’s conduct was grossly negligent or intentional.
You’ll have three years from the date of an injury or two years from the date of a wrongful death to seek compensation through a negligent security lawsuit in New York State.
Once the applicable statute of limitations expires, you’ll lose the ability to hold a Buffalo property owner accountable for their inadequate security measures.
Don’t lose out on valuable compensation. Call O’Brien & Ford Buffalo Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers for help as soon as you can after you’ve been attacked. Our personal injury attorneys in Buffalo are available to take your call 24 hours a day.
Property owners have a responsibility to protect consumers and guests. When they cut corners on security to save costs, they have to be held accountable. Not only does filing a negligent security lawsuit give you the opportunity to get compensation, but it also helps to protect others from suffering the same fate.
O’Brien & Ford Buffalo Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers is here to help you make the most of your negligent security claim
Our Buffalo negligent security lawyers are backed by over 84 years of collective experience. We’ve successfully recovered tens of millions in damages for our clients. Today, we’re ready to be your most diligent advocate, too.
Contact our law office in Buffalo, NY, today to begin with a free consultation.
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Chris O’Brien is a nationally recognized personal injury attorney with over 30 years of experience fighting for accident victims in Western New York. A founding partner at O’Brien & Ford, he has helped recover millions for clients and built a reputation as a top trial lawyer and educator. Chris is a Diplomate of the National College of Advocacy, a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and was named one of Western New York’s Top Ten Lawyers by Buffalo Business First. He lives in Amherst with his family and their Bernedoodle, Moose.
Years of experience: 33 years
Practice areas: Personal Injury Law, Car Accidents
Location: Buffalo, New York
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Attorney Chris O’Brien, who has more than 33 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.
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