NEGLIGENT SECURITY AND PREMISES LIABILITY IN NEVADA
Under Nevada law, property owners, including athletic clubs and gyms, owe a duty of reasonable care to keep their premises safe for guests, members, and invitees. That includes taking proper precautions to protect against foreseeable criminal acts.
Failure to take measures can amount to negligent security, a specific type of premises liability claim.
Legal Recovery: Physical Injury and Emotional Distress
If you were physically injured—such as being shot—you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical Expenses
- Future Medical Expenses
- Lost Wages & Reduced Earning Capacity
- Pain & Suffering
- Emotional Distress
- Permanent Impairment or Disability
Even if you were not physically harmed, Nevada law may allow you to recover for emotional distress if:
- You were in close proximity to the shooting,
- You witnessed the violence, and
- Your emotional trauma was foreseeable and severe
This is known as a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress (NIED). Nevada recognizes such claims where emotional harm is a direct result of a property owner’s failure to act reasonably to prevent a violent, foreseeable event.
Wrongful Death
If a loved one was killed due to a shooting caused by an athletic club’s negligent security, certain surviving family members (such as spouses, children, or parents) may bring a wrongful death claim, seeking compensation for:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of companionship and consortium
- Pain and suffering experienced by the decedent before death.
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