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Negligent Security Lawyers
When a property owner fails to provide reasonable security and someone is harmed as a result, that owner can be held responsible. We have secured one of the largest negligent-security verdicts of its kind.
Property owners have a duty to keep visitors reasonably safe — including from foreseeable criminal acts and dangerous conditions. When apartment complexes, hotels, parking facilities, and businesses cut corners on security, the consequences can be devastating.
Our firm has tried negligent-security cases to landmark results. We know how to prove that harm was foreseeable, that reasonable measures would have prevented it, and that the owner chose not to act.
Common security failures
Negligent-security claims often arise from failures such as:
- Broken or absent locks, gates, and fencing
- Inadequate or non-functioning lighting in lots, stairwells, and walkways
- Missing or untrained security personnel despite a known risk
- Ignored prior incidents and crime patterns on or near the property
- Failed access control at pools, gyms, and common areas
We secured what was described as the largest negligent-security verdict of its kind for an individual client. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Who can be held liable
Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include:
- Apartment complexes and landlords
- Hotels, motels, and resorts
- Parking garages and lot operators
- Bars, nightclubs, and retail businesses
- Property management and security companies
What the law requires
Owners must take security measures that are reasonable in light of known or foreseeable risks. Whether a measure was reasonable is a fact-intensive question — one we develop with security experts, incident histories, and the property’s own records. The standard is not perfection, but it is also not indifference.
What to do now
- Preserve everything. Keep records, photos, and any communication with the property owner, operator, or their insurer.
- Do not give a recorded statement to an insurance company before speaking with a lawyer.
- Contact us for a free, confidential review. We will explain your rights and whether you have a case — with no pressure and no obligation.
Common questions
Negligent Security Lawyers FAQs
What is negligent security?
Negligent security is a type of premises-liability claim. It arises when a property owner fails to provide reasonable security against a foreseeable danger, and someone is harmed as a result.
How do you prove the harm was foreseeable?
We examine prior incidents on and near the property, crime data, the owner’s own policies, and what reasonable owners in the same situation do. Foreseeability is often the heart of the case.
Can I sue if I was hurt at an apartment pool or parking lot?
Possibly. If inadequate security or supervision contributed to your injury, you may have a claim. A free, confidential review is the best way to find out.
What does it cost?
Nothing upfront — we work on contingency. You pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.
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