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Inadequate Security

The owner of a home or business has a legal obligation to make sure that persons lawfully on the property are safe. That includes a legal duty to protect patrons, renters, and guests from harm caused by the foreseeable criminal acts of third parties. When property owners breach this duty of care, innocent people can become victims of preventable violent crimes, including assaults, rapes, and robberies.

At Gemma Law Associates Inc., we believe in holding negligent property owners liable for inadequate security that results in personal injury, severe psychological trauma or death. If you’ve been harmed by a foreseeable criminal act because of inadequate security, you may be entitled to recover financial compensation for your lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, disability, and loss of support.

While inadequate security can happen anywhere, the most common cases arise at hotels, apartment buildings, restaurants, clubs, retail stores, office buildings, parking lots, parking garages and shopping centers. Those high-traffic areas often attract criminal activity. Inadequate security claims frequently involve proof that a property owner knew, or should have known, of a pattern of crime in the area but failed to take adequate measures to light, patrol and secure the property.

Adequate security failures include:

  • Inadequate lighting
  • Faulty door locks
  • Faulty or nonexistent window alarms
  • Failure to maintain high visibility security measures
  • Improperly secured entrances (unlocked doors)
  • Failure to provide security guards
  • Absence of security cameras
  • Open gates or loading bay doors
  • Failure to properly screen employees or visitors.

An experienced lawyer can help evaluate the circumstances surrounding inadequate security. The premises liability lawyers at Gemma Law Associates Inc., investigate negligent security cases and identify security lapses that should have been dealt with to prevent foreseeable injury to others. We understand that inadequate security cases often involve psychological distress in addition to any physical injuries that occurred.

If you have been the victim of crime while on another’s property, contact the Rhode Island inadequate security lawyers at Gemma Law Associates Inc., for a free consultation. We represent clients throughout the state of Rhode Island including in the communities of Newport, Woonsocket, Providence, Pawtucket, Bristol, and Warwick. Call us today toll-free or fill out our online form.


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Gemma law is the best and helped and guided me threw everything … highly recommended thank you so much
ellen almgren
ellen almgren
2023-02-09
5 stars all the way. They did exactly what was expected. Good Job
Keith Ruggiero
Keith Ruggiero
2023-02-04
Very efficient and very good with communicating with me. I received updates about my case without having to call and request them. Very good law office! Very satisfied.
Bethania Herrera
Bethania Herrera
2023-01-19
Mark Gemma has been absolutely amazing. He was helpful and answered all concerns and questions I’ve had. Him and his team are beyond incredible, supportive, and sweet. I would like to thank them all for everything they’ve done.
Samantha Argus
Samantha Argus
2023-01-19
very professional and honest, what I liked the most is whenever you call the lawyer returns your call with every concern I had. It was my first time and I would not hesitate to trust them again.
Diana Palacio
Diana Palacio
2023-01-17
This team is extremely helpful and kind. Mark Gemma was a great help in guiding me through this whole process and was a huge help. I would recommend this team to anyone seeking legal counsel
Zachary Dustin
Zachary Dustin
2023-01-16
I am so happy with the turnout of my case. Both Sarah and Peter kept me up to date on everything and worked very hard on my case. The whole staff is friendly and diligent with their work. 100% recommend!
Chelsie Abatiello
Chelsie Abatiello
2022-12-28
Managed to get my money before Christmas...in just days after settling! Great communication and always helped with my needs, and always gave good advice. Would definitely recommend.
Trini Luckey
Trini Luckey
2022-12-23
Always professional and always checking in on their clients. Excellent atmosphere.
Susan Hallam
Susan Hallam
2022-12-17
After spending 8 hours in a hospital overnight to get stitches in my lip because of a drunk driver’s negligent decision to get behind the wheel, the last thing I wanted to do was think about it all. I sent an email to Gemma Law, and Mark Gemma quickly called me back with an empathetic approach to listening to my story and helping me figure out the next steps. When he told me I wouldn’t have to have any contact with the insurance companies, I was HOOKED! When he pointed out how unfortunate it was I might have to miss out on a lip modeling career from a potential scar from the stitches, I was SOLD! And when I finally received my settlement check after letting him do all the leg work while I just focused on recovering, I was and am eternally GRATEFUL! Mark Gemma helped me turn a near death experience into a new start in life and I highly recommend him to anybody needing a personal injury lawyer.
Angie Sherman
Angie Sherman
2022-12-07
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