Negligent Security Lawyer in Nashville

Businesses and venues that accept guests have a legal duty to provide sufficient security and safety for patrons. If you’ve been hurt due to a lack of property security or safety measures, you can speak to a Nashville premises liability lawyer from Wettermark Keith. We can help you hold negligent owners accountable when they cause harm.

Our team has recovered over $1 billion for injured clients and has over 50 years of combined legal experience. With our help, you can recover compensation for your medical bills, lost work income, and other injury-related losses. 

Send us a message online or call our offices today to speak to a negligent security lawyer in Nashville.  

How a Personal Injury Lawyer from Wettermark Keith Can Help

A personal injury lawyer in Nashville can be your legal representative through every step of the injury claim process. We have served over 100,000 clients and have a reputation for personalized care that takes your issues seriously. 

When you work with us, you get an entire team of attorneys working on your case. Many of our professionals have backgrounds in the insurance industry, so we understand how to push back against insurance company tactics. 

In settlement negotiations, we won’t be afraid to pursue the maximum possible value allowed under the law. If necessary, we can also escalate your claim to formal litigation. Your health and well-being are our primary concern. 

What is Considered Negligent Security?

Businesses, landlords, venues, and other property owners are required to provide an acceptable level of safety and security to guests. Property owners must have reasonable safety features and procedures that work to prevent types of avoidable harm, like crime. 

Below are some of the most common examples of property defects that could count as negligent security: 

• Insufficient lighting. Insufficient lighting in dark, enclosed spaces like parking garages, basements, and stairwells can cause guests to lose their footing or trip over obstacles. 
• Negligent maintenance. Dangerous property fixtures such as holes, broken staircases, and defective elevators/escalators can cause severe injury if property owners don’t fix them or close them off to the public. 
• Lack of security personnel. Venues like clubs, bars, and sporting stadiums can be liable if they fail to provide security personnel and a violent altercation harms guests. 
• Broken locks. Gates, doors, and windows with broken locks can allow unauthorized people to enter and cause harm to guests. 
• Lack of warning signs. Warning signs for things like steep steps, ledges, and other hazardous conditions are required to reduce the risk of injuries. 

How to Prove Fault in Negligent Security Cases

To win a negligent security lawsuit, you need to prove the property owner was negligent. Property owners are negligent when they know about a specific hazard yet fail to act on it. We can gather evidence to prove property owner negligence, such as:

• Witness interviews
• Video recordings and photographs
• Documentation about previous injury incidents
• Victims statements
• Expert testimony and accounts
• Police accident reports

Compensation You Can Recover in a Negligent Security Lawsuit

Our team can pursue the full range of your economic and non-economic losses in a negligent security lawsuit. Depending on the circumstances, you can recover money for the following:

• Medical bills. A settlement will include compensation for your medical treatment, including emergency medical bills, rehabilitative therapy, prescriptions, and follow-up care costs. 
• Lost work income. If your injuries make you miss work, you can claim the value of lost work income and reductions in your future earning capacity. 
• Miscellaneous injury expenses. Miscellaneous expenses, like housekeeping or childcare, can be covered if they’re related to your injuries. 
• Pain and suffering. Tennessee also recognizes your right to recover non-economic damages for any pain or psychological suffering associated with your condition. 
• Punitive damages. We may also be able to pursue additional punitive damages if the perpetrator acted with intentional malice or reckless disregard beyond ordinary negligence. 

How Long Do I Have to Sue for Damages?

Tennessee’s personal injury statute of limitations only gives you one year from the injury date to file a lawsuit for injuries. Once the one-year timer runs out, you won’t be able to file a lawsuit anymore. If you try, it’ll get summarily rejected by the courts. 

Tennessee’s statute of limitations is much shorter than those in many other states, so you need to work quickly. Waiting until the last minute will impede evidence collection and medical documentation. A lawyer can get things started quickly and respond to issues that could delay your payments. 

Contact a Nashville Negligent Security Lawyer from Wettermark Keith

You shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s irresponsible or reckless conduct. Wettermark Keith can help you pursue justice and compensation for your losses. Send us a message online or call our offices today to schedule a free case consultation with a Nashville negligent security lawyer.