Bronx Apartment Complex Violence Attorney

The majority of Bronx residents live in apartments and other rental properties. As much as they would like to feel safe in their own homes, it’s sadly not uncommon to become the victim of violence, even in their own buildings. Serious assaults, robberies, and other acts of violence in The Bronx have increased by over 40% since 2019.

Bronx apartment complex owners and managers have a legal obligation to their tenants that goes beyond building maintenance and repairs. They must also take all reasonable measures to keep those legally on their property safe by providing adequate security measures.

A Bronx premises liability lawyer from the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel will fight for the justice you deserve.

What Types of Property Owner Negligence Lead to Violent Assaults at Bronx Apartment Complexes?

A Bronx property owner must take measures to protect their tenants and their visitors by taking steps to keep their property private and safe from trespassers and those who intend harm to a tenant. Still, violent assaults occur in Bronx apartment complexes due to the following types of negligence:

Inadequate or poorly maintained locks on doors, gates, or fence access points
Inadequate premises security
Inadequate exterior and hallway lighting
Faulty or inadequate alarms
Failure to perform adequate background checks for employees or renters
Failure to warn tenants of other crimes on or near the property
Failure to secure vacant apartments from squatters or criminals

When a property owner fails to implement the necessary basic security measures to keep their tenants safe, and the result is a violent assault, the property owner could be held liable for injury-related damages.

Understanding Bronx Apartment Complex Violence

An improperly secured apartment building can result in many types of violence occurring on the property, including the following:

Robberies and muggings
Theft
Harassment
Stalking
Violent physical assaults
Sexual assault
Stabbings
Gun violence
Gang-related violence
Homicide

Bronx Apartment complex owners have a legal duty of care to anticipate the possibility of criminal activity and acts of violence on their property and to take adequate measures to keep those who are legally on the property from falling victim to violence. When they fail to take reasonable measures and the result is an act of violence against a tenant or visitor to the property, the injured victim has the right to seek compensation for their damages.

Proving Property Owner Liability In Apartment Violence Claims

A successful claim for the compensation the victim of Bronx apartment complex violence deserves requires compelling evidence of liability showing the following:

The property owner knew or should reasonably have known about the dangerously inadequate security
They owed a duty of care to the injury victim
They breached this duty of care through negligence
The negligent breach of duty caused injury

Finally, the victim of violence in a Bronx apartment complex must show that they suffered damages from their injuries.

What Damages Are Available to Victims of Violent Attacks In Bronx Apartments?

Tenants in Bronx apartment complexes have the right to feel safe in their homes. A violent assault can leave them with serious physical injuries, emotional trauma, and injury-related expenses. These become the damages in a Bronx apartment complex violence claim against a negligent tenant. The most common damages recovered in successful claims include medical expenses, future medical costs, lost wages, future income loss, and compensation for pain and suffering. In many cases, additional compensation is available for emotional distress, so an attack victim can receive the counseling and support they need to move forward.

How Can a Bronx Apartment Complex Injury Lawyer Help?

Proving apartment owner negligence can be challenging. Insurance companies sometimes deny, dispute, or endlessly delay action on claims. Call The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel for the experienced representation your case deserves.