Slip & Fall Premises Liability Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

What is your approach to handling premises liability cases?

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Slip and fall cases are a type of premises liability case, but they also encompass negligence security cases, which involve a lack of adequate security measures. For example, one current case involves an elderly woman who was assaulted by a group of juveniles in her apartment complex. These young individuals congregated in the area, disturbing neighbors by jumping on picnic benches and throwing rocks. When the woman confronted them, they attacked her.

The absence of security in the apartment complex contributed to this incident. With 340 units and a high rental cost, the complex allocated $1,500 a month for security, which amounted to little more than a few drive-bys without any meaningful presence on the property. Consequently, the group felt emboldened to act without fear of repercussions, as there were no security guards or surveillance measures in place to deter them.

As a result, this woman suffered severe injuries due to the lack of safety considerations by the apartment complex, which prioritized profits over the well-being of its tenants. Cases like this are more common than one might think, even in places like Las Vegas.

Las Vegas, NV personal injury attorney Keith E. Galliher talks about his approach to handling premises liability cases. Slip and fall cases are a category of premises liability, which also includes negligence security cases that involve inadequate security measures. One current case highlights this issue, featuring an elderly woman who was assaulted by a group of juveniles in her apartment complex. These youths gathered in the area, disturbing neighbors by jumping on picnic benches and throwing rocks. When the woman confronted them about their behavior, they attacked her.

The lack of security in the apartment complex played a significant role in this incident. Despite having 340 units and high rental costs, the complex allocated only $1,500 a month for security, which consisted of little more than occasional drive-bys without any substantial presence on the premises. This absence of oversight allowed the group to act without fear of consequences, as no security personnel or surveillance measures were in place to deter such behavior.

As a result of this neglect, the woman sustained severe injuries, reflecting the apartment complex’s prioritization of profits over the safety of its tenants. Incidents like this are more prevalent than one might expect, even in cities such as Las Vegas.

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