Robberies and similar attacks are prevalent in many areas, including apartment complexes. You may believe that you are safe from any harm when you are in certain areas of an apartment complex, including a pool area. However, sometimes security is lacking in these areas. This means that an attack can happen in the blink of an eye, leaving you with serious injuries and other related damages. You may wonder what options you have in a negligent security claim.
At Maison Law, we offer representation to victims of robberies and other attacks that have happened in California apartment complex pools. We have handled a variety of premises liability claims in the past and will stand by your side during these challenging times. Please do not hesitate to contact us today for a completely confidential and free case consultation.
Proving Negligent Security at an Apartment Complex Swimming Pool
If you were attacked in a robbery or another related crime at an apartment complex swimming pool, you may be feeling confused and alone. The criminal involved in your negligent security incident had to enter an area where they were not permitted to be, which means that several security measures may not have been present. Apartment complex property owners are supposed to ensure the safety of all individuals and guests on the premises, which means taking security precautions within the complex.
Here are some of the elements that you will have to show if you decide to move forward with a negligent security claim:
The owner owed a duty of care to you: The owner of the apartment complex and swimming pool have a legal duty of care to keep everybody on the premises safe at all times. This means that, unless you were trespassing at the time of the attack, you are entitled to safety on the property. If the property owner knew that there were several robberies in the area, the company that owns the apartment or pool must ensure that safety measures are in place that do not allow trespassers on the premises.
The owner breached the duty of care: If the owner of the swimming pool failed to take measures that keep you and others safe, they have breached the duty of care. Some reasonable measures that keep visitors safe at a swimming pool include security guards to patrol the area, surveillance cameras at the pool, and adequate lighting in the pool area.
The breach in duty caused your injuries: If the swimming pool owner breached the duty of care and you were involved in a robbery, you may be able to bring a premises liability claim. This means that you can bring a claim for damages.
Having adequate security could have prevented the crime: You must be able to show that adequate security would have prevented the crime that led to your injuries.
How Apartment Complexes Can Keep Pool Patrons Safe
As it stands, almost all crimes (including robberies) are completely preventable when security measures are taken. Here are a few security measures that apartment complex owners should keep in mind around their pools to prevent crimes from happening:
- Installing security cameras and other means of surveillance
- Installing access gates to pools
- Installing security systems and door sensors
- Erecting fences along the entire pool property
- Hiring security to monitor the property
It is crucial to keep these aspects in mind after you have fallen victim to a robbery. Knowing what a property owner could have done to prevent your injuries and other damages can help you move forward with a claim against them.
Types of Financial Support Available After an Attack at an Apartment Pool
The owner of the apartment complex or swimming pool can be liable for any damages that you have sustained in the event of an attack on their property. Some of these damages include the following:
- Lost income and future loss of wages due to missed time at work
- Medical expenses and bills you may incur in the future
- Rehabilitation and therapy costs
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship and consortium
Proving liability so that you can obtain damages in your negligent security claim is not always easy to do on your own. You may need the assistance of an experienced legal advocate as you move forward. It is important that you act quickly so that you can retain your rights.
Contact a Negligent Security Lawyer in California Immediately
At Maison Law, our California apartment complex negligent security lawyers are here to assist you every step of the way as it pertains to your premises liability claim. A property owner should be fully responsible for the harm that you have suffered in a criminal attack caused on their property. We will provide you with an array of resources that you need at this time. Please do not hesitate to contact us for a free case consultation that comes with no obligation to you.
