Georgia Negligent Security Lawyers

When you are seriously hurt by an assault on someone else's property, the property owner or business may share responsibility if they failed to provide reasonable security against a foreseeable risk. At Brown Barnwell, PC, we represent people across Georgia injured by violence on property where security was inadequate, and we investigate what the owner knew and should have done to keep people safe.

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Negligent security cases we handle

Assaults at businesses, stores, and restaurants
Attacks in parking lots, garages, and stairwells
Violence at apartment and residential complexes
Injuries on commercial or industrial property with inadequate security
Cases involving inadequate lighting, staffing, cameras, or access control
Harm where prior incidents made the risk foreseeable

How we handle a negligent security case

Investigating foreseeability.We look at whether prior incidents, complaints, or the surrounding circumstances put the owner on notice that violence was foreseeable.
Preserving the evidence.Security footage, incident and police reports, and staffing and maintenance records can disappear quickly, so we move early to preserve them.
Examining the security measures.We evaluate the lighting, cameras, access control, staffing, and policies against what reasonable security would have required.
Identifying every responsible party.Responsibility may extend to the property owner, a management company, a tenant business, or a security contractor.
Litigating when needed.We prepare cases to be filed and tried, including in federal court where appropriate.

Why negligent security cases are different

These cases usually turn on foreseeability and notice: whether the owner knew or should have known of a risk and failed to take reasonable security measures. That makes prior-incident history, the specific security failures, and early evidence critical. (Attorney to verify the applicable standard before publish.)

Holding property owners and businesses accountable

Behind these cases is often a business or property owner and an insurer with an incentive to blame the attacker alone and minimize the claim. We built our practice to investigate the security failures, demand and preserve the records that matter, and pursue full and fair compensation.

Serving injured Georgians statewide

Brown Barnwell, PC is based in Johns Creek and represents clients in negligent security cases throughout Georgia. If you were seriously hurt by violence on someone else's property in Georgia, we would be glad to talk with you.

Our experience

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Injured by inadequate security in Georgia? Talk with us.

Contact Brown Barnwell, PC for a free, no-obligation consultation about your case. There is no cost to talk with us, and you are under no obligation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is negligent security?

Negligent security is a type of premises liability claim that can arise when a property owner or business fails to provide reasonable security and someone is harmed by a foreseeable assault or crime on the property.

Can I have a case if I was assaulted by someone else?

Possibly. Even though the attacker is responsible for the assault, a property owner or business may also share responsibility if inadequate security made a foreseeable harm more likely. The facts matter a great deal. (Attorney to confirm.)

What should I do after being hurt on someone's property?

Get medical attention and report the incident if you can. Note the location and conditions, take photos, and get the names of any witnesses. Because footage and records can be lost quickly, it helps to speak with a lawyer early.

How long do I have to file a claim in Georgia?

Georgia sets a limited window to file a personal-injury lawsuit, often two years from the date of injury, but exceptions can apply, so you should not wait to get advice. (Attorney to verify the deadline and exceptions before publish.)

What does it cost to talk with a lawyer?

An initial consultation with Brown Barnwell, PC is free and comes with no obligation.