Inadequate apartment security can leave tenants and their guests open to preventable injuries. The recent rise in apartment shootings in the area is a reminder of the importance of proper security.
When an apartment complex fails in this basic duty, tenants become at risk of suffering serious injuries.
If you’ve recently suffered an injury due to inadequate security at an apartment complex, please don’t hesitate to contact us via phone at 864-235-4999 by tapping the button below or by filling out our request form for a free consultation.
The Thomas Creech Law Offices is experienced in representing clients who have suffered serious injuries due to inadequate security. We can be your steady legal counselor and a fierce advocate in navigating the complex issues that will likely arise in your case.
I’d like to share some recent apartment safety news, delve into what an inadequate security case involves, and address some security measures that can help at apartment complexes.
Inadequate Apartment Security New
Here are four recent shootings that have occurred in apartment complexes across the Upstate.
- WSPA: Shooting at Greer Apartment Complex
- Greenville News: November Shooting in Greenville
- WSPA: Shooting on Furman Hall Road Apartment Complex
In addition to the above shootings, a Greenwood apartment shooting on Sept. 26 highlights the rise of apartment shootings in the area and the importance of having proper security in place. Two people were injured and one was killed in this shooting.
Was a friend or family member killed at an apartment complex as a result of a crime like a violent shooting? Please don’t hesitate to contact us. I can help you determine whether you have a case against the apartment complex for your injuries.
Apartment complexes have a responsibility to protect their resident. When they fail to do so, they should be held accountable.
Inadequate Apartment Security Investigation
Cases involving inadequate apartment security are complex. If a serious injury or even death does occur at an apartment complex, a lawyer will conduct an investigation. The following questions will be used to assess whether the incident was preventable
- What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the incident
- Have there been prior incidents of violence on the property, and were any security measures added after any prior incidents?
- Was the complex aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the incident?
Security Oversights
You have a right to feel safe and secure in your own home. Apartment complexes are no different.
An apartment complex owner who has done a negligent act that caused a tenant to suffer harm may be held liable under the law. Here are a few areas of concern that might call for an investigation.
Security Guard
Security guards are trained to anticipate and react to threats. If a suspicious individual tries to enter the property, a security guard can prevent them from entering or monitor the situation. If anything unfortunate does happen, the security guard can serve as an important witness.
Security Camera
Surveillance cameras can help monitor activity on the apartment property. With security cameras, an apartment building, police, and your lawyer have the necessary tools to gain better visibility. Video footage of day-to-day operations will help authorities if a crime has taken place.
Security Measures
Adequate lighting, securing entrances and exits, and ensuring appropriate locks for each unit are some other security measures.
By keeping the area well-lit, you will be able to travel safely after nightfall and make it easier for security and neighbors to provide surveillance.
Every unit should have basic security elements, such as locks, deadbolts, and well-sealed windows and doors.
This not only protects your unit but also makes it less tempting to target.
Securing all entrances and exits within the residential area is another effective crime deterrent. A guardhouse is helpful, but installing gates to help regulate the flow of traffic in and out of the neighborhood is a stronger security measure.
Negligent Apartment Safety Wrapup
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury or death in an apartment complex, the physical, financial, and emotional toll can be staggering. Thomas Creech has the experience of guiding clients through an inadequate property apartment safety case.
Call us today at 864-235-4999 or fill out the form below to request your free consultation.