Negligent Security Lawyer
Fighting for crime victims injured due to inadequate security
Experienced Negligent Security Representation
When you're assaulted, robbed, or attacked on someone's property, the criminal is responsible—but so is the property owner who failed to provide adequate security. Property owners have a duty to protect visitors from foreseeable crimes by implementing reasonable security measures. Failing this duty makes them liable for your injuries.
Negligent security cases require proving crimes were foreseeable and adequate security would have prevented your attack. We investigate prior crimes at the location, examine security measures, obtain police reports and crime statistics, and work with security experts to establish owner negligence.
Gammons Injury and Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. has experience handling negligent security cases. We fight for crime victims to hold negligent property owners accountable and recover compensation for serious physical and psychological injuries.
Common Negligent Security Cases
Apartment Building Assaults
Attacks in buildings with broken locks, poor lighting, lack of security, allowing criminals access
Parking Lot and Garage Crimes
Robberies and assaults in poorly lit, unsecured parking areas
Hotel and Motel Attacks
Assaults in hotels with inadequate security, keycard failures, or inadequate guest screening
Shopping Mall Incidents
Crimes in malls lacking security guards, surveillance, or response to known threats
Bar and Nightclub Violence
Assaults in bars with inadequate security staff, failure to control crowds, or serving intoxicated patrons
Workplace Violence
Attacks by coworkers, customers, or intruders due to inadequate workplace security
Common Injuries from Negligent Security
Physical assault injuries
Sexual assault trauma
Stab wounds and lacerations
Gunshot wounds
Traumatic brain injuries
Broken bones and fractures
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Emotional distress and anxiety
Permanent scarring
Wrongful death
Signs of Inadequate Security
Poor or broken lighting
Broken or inadequate locks
No security guards or patrols
Lack of surveillance cameras
No controlled access systems
Broken gates or fences
History of prior crimes
High-crime location
No alarm systems
Inadequate employee screening
Frequently Asked Questions
What is negligent security?
Negligent security occurs when property owners fail to provide adequate security measures, and someone is injured by criminal acts on their property. If you're assaulted, robbed, or attacked on someone's property due to poor lighting, broken locks, lack of security guards, or other security failures, the property owner may be liable.
When is a property owner liable for crimes?
Property owners are liable if crimes were foreseeable based on prior incidents, high-crime areas, or known security risks, and the owner failed to implement reasonable security measures. Courts examine whether adequate security would have prevented the crime. Prior crimes, complaints, or high-crime locations establish foreseeability.
What security measures should property owners provide?
Reasonable security depends on property type, location, and crime history. Measures may include security guards, surveillance cameras, adequate lighting, working locks, controlled access, secure parking, alarm systems, and background checks for employees. Failure to provide reasonable security for that property type and location can create liability.
Can I sue if I was assaulted in a parking garage?
Yes, if the garage owner failed to provide adequate security. Parking garages in high-crime areas should have proper lighting, surveillance cameras, security patrols, controlled access, emergency call boxes, and other measures. If prior assaults occurred and the owner failed to improve security, they may be liable for your injuries.
What compensation can I recover?
You may recover medical expenses, psychological counseling, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, permanent injuries, and in sexual assault cases, substantial damages for trauma. Negligent security cases often involve serious injuries including sexual assault, stabbings, shootings, and robberies with lasting psychological impacts.
Why Choose Gammons Injury and Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.?
Negligent Security Experience
We understand foreseeability standards, security industry practices, and how to prove owner negligence.
Thorough Investigation
We obtain crime statistics, prior incident reports, security records, and work with security experts.
Sensitive Representation
We understand assault and crime victims need compassionate, confidential representation.
No Fees Unless We Win
We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
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