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If you or someone you love was seriously hurt in an assault, robbery, or other violent attack on someone else’s property in Columbia, whether it happened in a parking lot, an apartment complex, a hotel, or a business, you may have a negligent security claim.
Gump, Faiella & Bugalski represents people across Columbia and Boone County who were injured because a property owner failed to keep their premises reasonably safe.
Negligent security cases work differently from an ordinary premises liability claim. The fact that a violent crime happened does not, on its own, make the property owner responsible. What matters is whether the owner knew, or should have known, that the location was dangerous, and whether they failed to take reasonable precautions in response, such as adequate lighting, working security cameras, controlled access, or trained personnel. Proving that often comes down to evidence that disappears quickly, including surveillance footage, incident reports, and the property’s record of prior crimes.
Our Columbia negligent security lawyers investigate what the property owner knew, what they failed to do about it, and how that failure contributed to your injuries. If a landlord or business cut corners on security and you or a family member paid the price, we can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, and the lasting physical and emotional toll of the attack. Contact us today for a free consultation to find out whether you have a claim.
It’s important to understand that not all injuries sustained on someone else’s property can result in a valid premises liability claim. In order to hold the property owner accountable for your injuries, negligence must be clearly determined.
For example, does the location have a history of frequent criminal activity that the owner failed to properly address? Has the owner been informed that better security measures are required on the premises? If one of these instances was evident in your case, then your incident could have been prevented if it wasn’t for the property owner’s negligence.
Recent analysis of Missouri crime data shows that certain commercial property types, including parking facilities, convenience stores, and hotels, experience consistently high rates of violent crime, making security failures at these locations particularly actionable.
Negligent security claims often involve the following:
At Gump, Faiella & Bugalski, our goal is make sure our clients receive their entitled compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of income, as well as pain and suffering caused by their injuries. With more than 90 years of combined experience, our Columbia premises liability lawyers understand what it takes to obtain the outcome you desire and the justice you deserve.
