Legal Representation for Negligent Security Victims in Georgia

Property owners in Georgia have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. When they fail to provide adequate security measures, visitors and tenants may be exposed to preventable crimes—often with devastating consequences. At JD Law Group, we help victims of negligent security take legal action against property owners and businesses that failed to protect them.

What Is Negligent Security?

Negligent security is a type of premises liability claim. It arises when someone is injured or killed due to criminal activity that could have been prevented through proper security measures. These cases often involve:

• Assaults and battery
• Sexual assaults
• Muggings or armed robbery
• Shootings or stabbings
• Homicide

When landlords, business owners, or property managers ignore known security risks, they can be held legally responsible for the harm that results.

Where Negligent Security Often Occurs

Negligent security can happen anywhere—but certain locations are more prone to violent incidents, including:

• Apartment complexes and gated communities
• Hotels and motels
• Nightclubs, bars, and restaurants
• Gas stations and convenience stores
• College campuses and student housing
• Shopping malls and parking lots
• Office buildings and commercial properties

If these property owners fail to implement reasonable safety protocols, they put the public at risk.

Common Forms of Security Failures

A property owner may be found negligent if they failed to:

• Install or maintain adequate lighting
• Hire trained security personnel
• Lock doors or restrict access in high-risk areas
• Respond to known threats or prior incidents
• Repair broken fences, gates, or surveillance systems
• Warn tenants or guests of criminal activity

Our legal team investigates these issues thoroughly to determine whether better security could have prevented the crime.

Proving Liability in a Negligent Security Claim

To bring a successful claim, JD Law Group helps clients prove that:

1. The property owner had a duty to provide reasonable security.
2. That duty was breached through inadequate safety measures.
3. A crime occurred as a direct result of the breach.
4. The victim suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm.

We often work with investigators, security experts, and local law enforcement reports to establish these facts and support our clients' cases.

Compensation for Victims of Inadequate Security

A negligent security lawsuit can help victims recover damages for:

• Emergency medical expenses
• Ongoing treatment or psychological counseling
• Lost wages or income
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma or PTSD
• Long-term disability or disfigurement

In cases involving egregious disregard for safety, punitive damages may also be awarded to punish the property owner and deter future negligence.

Why Choose JD Law Group?

At JD Law Group, co-founders Douglas B. Chanco and Joshua G. Schiffer have extensive experience handling personal injury and violent crime-related cases throughout Georgia. Our firm offers:

• Comprehensive legal support tailored to your situation
• Strong investigative resources
• Skilled negotiation and trial advocacy
• A client-focused approach that prioritizes results

We are committed to helping victims regain their sense of justice, security, and financial stability.