Crime victims often believe they have little recourse to obtain compensation for the injuries they suffered. While the criminal justice system may deal with the criminal in terms of punishment, if the criminal was caught, that does not address medical bills, lost wages, and the pain and suffering that the victim experienced. Even if a criminal is told by the court to make financial restitution to the victim, criminals rarely have the money to comply.

If the crime was committed at a hotel, mall, gas station, bar or nightclub, or any other commercial property, and there were steps that the owner of that property could and should have taken to prevent the crime, the victim may be able to file an inadequate security claim. The attorneys at the W. Winston Briggs Law Firm in Atlanta can help.

Fighting for Victims When Insufficient Security Allowed Their Attacks

When you are a guest at a hotel, in your apartment building, in a shopping mall or in your office building, worrying about your personal safety should not have to be one of your primary concerns. Unfortunately, there are an alarming number of assault victims whose attacks happen in these very places.

Property owners and their management companies carry the responsibility of ensuring the safety of all tenants and guests without exception. When they fail in that responsibility, victims have the right to seek damages. If you or a loved one was the victim of an attack that could have been prevented if the property owner had provided adequate security, you should speak to a reliable Atlanta assault lawyer who represents victims in these matters.

When to File an Inadequate Security Claim Against a Property Owner

Briggs WinstonIn order for an inadequate security claim to be successful, there typically needs to be evidence that criminal or other inappropriate activity occurred on the property in the past and the property owner did not take proper steps to stop it from occurring again. For example, if a hotel has been broken into in the past and guests have been robbed, the hotel should take steps to improve security, such as installing better locks, improving lighting or adding a video surveillance system. Similarly, a bar or nightclub that has been the scene of numerous assaults should hire additional security staff to prevent fights from happening in the future.

Our lawyers handle cases involving robbery, assault, rape, murder and other crimes that could have been prevented but led to serious personal injuries or wrongful death.

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Contact our office today to discuss your claim with our inadequate security attorneys in Atlanta and learn more about how we can help you. You can reach us by phone or via e-mail. We take most cases on a contingency basis, which means that you don’t pay any attorney’s fees unless we win compensation for you.

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Suffering a serious injury due to another person’s negligence can change your life in an instant. Without warning, you can be facing massive medical bills and find yourself unable to work. Once you have received medical care for your immediate injuries, it is important that you seek the advice of a reputable personal injury lawyer in Atlanta who can help you understand your rights.

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The Briggs Law Firm specializes in representing people and the families of people injured or killed due to the carelessness and recklessness of others. Our founder, W. Winston Briggs, has tried more than 200 jury trials in his 30 year career. Mr. Briggs is a skilled trial lawyer well known for his ability and willingness to try cases. That results in higher settlements to our clients because insurance companies recognize that Mr. Briggs is a seasoned and fearless litigator who will try cases if they don’t pay the full value of the claim. If the case must be tried, there is no better firm to have on your side.

Winston and his team were the best I’ve ever dealt with. Honestly, I’ve hired many law firms in the past 10 years and no other law firm made me feel as important as Winston Briggs. To them I wasn’t just another case, I was family and for that I’m forever grateful. They got me a settlement that I deserved and they fought tooth and nails to make sure I wasn’t being taken advantage of. Nicole, kept me updated with my case’s progress and anytime I had a question she was on it! I felt like I was the only client because of how personalized they made it feel. Best of the best hands down. Thank you once again for everything you did for my family and I!
EM Watson, Former Client
After interviewing attorneys recommended by other cyclists, I engaged W. Winston Briggs as my attorney because he seemed to have the best grasp of my situation and because, of the attorneys I interviewed, Winston had the most litigation experience. Six months after the collision, we have received a policy limit settlement from the driver’s insurance company, and Mr. Briggs has addressed the subrogation claim of my health insurance company, resulting in a substantial reduction of their claim.
Tom Erdmanczyk, Former Client
The case required Mr. Briggs to make numerous trips to Virginia to take on the responsible parties on their home turf. Although it required significant effort, at the end of the day, Mr. Briggs successfully forced the responsible companies to accept responsibility for my husband’s death and to pay a settlement that will take care of my son and me over the course of our lives. The event was tragic but I am very pleased that I hired Winston to represent me and my son in the case.”
Mary Ann Garrard, Former Client
I injured myself requiring surgery when I fell at a hotel in New Orleans while on business. The insurance company for the hotel initially denied responsibility for my injury and then later offered me only a modest sum to settle the case, claiming there were multiple problems with my claim. I retained Winston Briggs to handle my claim and he did the rest. Without having to go through a lawsuit, Mr. Briggs convinced the hotel’s insurance company to pay more than six times the amount they had offered me to settle the claim before I hired Mr. Briggs. I hope I never need his services again but, if I do, I wouldn’t think of hiring any other attorney to represent me.
Ed Dietzel, Former Client
I am extremely pleased I hired The Briggs Law Firm and would highly recommend them to anyone who finds themselves in the position of needing a personal injury lawyer, and particularly, one who has been injured in a bicycle accident. Once the insurance carriers learned Mr. Briggs was my lawyer, they accepted responsibility for the accident and compensated me for my injuries.
Bruce Fernald, Former Client
To those injured; I’m writing to show everyone out there that Mr.Winston Briggs is here to help you. As he listened to my story I realized that he sincerely cared and knew that, even though the injury occurred, he was able to see forward and find ways to help. Winston through the years has demonstrated that he is on the cutting edge of injury recovery. He makes a painful process turn into a more profitable and emotional reward...
Brandon Johnson, Former Client
Attorney Briggs accepted my case, within a month the defendant was served, and less than a year my case was settled. To him I am indebted for his enthusiastic, encouragement and support he and his staff offered throughout the handling of my case. Unlike any other law firm, they continue to keep me in the loop on how my case progressed. I highly recommend Winston Briggs Law Firm to anyone looking for an attorney in Atlanta who cares and have integrity in his work getting the case settled, without a doubt, he’s the Best!
Camille, Former Client

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