As an injured crime victim in Missouri, it is up to your negligent security accident attorney to prove the property owner’s negligence and at least partial fault for the incident. Missouri is a shared fault state, meaning more than one party (including the plaintiff) can be legally responsible for an accident. Assigning fault requires an in-depth investigation into the incident itself, as well as into the property owner’s actions leading up to the event. The plaintiff in a claim must make it clear that the defendant’s negligence was a factor in the crime and resultant damages.
Proving negligence isn’t always easy. The burden of proof rests with the injured party in Missouri. You will need sufficient evidence to prove that the property owner reasonably should have taken additional steps to prevent the incident that injured you. A negligent security lawyer from Goldblatt + Singer can significantly help with proving these claims, gathering evidence against the defendant, hiring subject matter experts and taking other such steps to maximize your odds of success. Trusting the right attorney can make your negligent security claim smoother and simpler.