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When someone is assaulted, robbed, or otherwise harmed by a third party on a poorly secured property, Nevada law may hold the property owner responsible. These negligent security claims recognize that businesses inviting the public have a duty to take reasonable steps to protect guests from foreseeable harm.
The Foreseeability Question
A key issue in negligent security cases is whether the harm was foreseeable. Prior crimes on or near the property, a known dangerous area, or obvious security gaps can make an attack foreseeable — and a property's failure to respond reasonably can become the basis for liability.
What Reasonable Security Looks Like
Depending on the setting, reasonable measures might include adequate lighting, functioning locks, security personnel, surveillance cameras, and controlled access. The question is not whether security was perfect, but whether the property took reasonable precautions given the known risks.
Common Settings for These Claims
Negligent security claims arise at hotels and casinos, parking garages, apartment complexes, bars and nightclubs, and retail centers. Nevada's bustling hospitality and nightlife environment makes these cases particularly relevant across the state.
Building a Negligent Security Case
These claims require evidence of the property's knowledge, the inadequacy of its security, and the connection between that failure and the harm. Crime histories, incident reports, and expert analysis all play a role. A free review can help determine whether a property may share responsibility for what happened to you.