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Practice Area
Negligent
Security
When property owners cut corners on security -- no cameras, broken locks, dark parking lots -- they create opportunities for violent crimes. If you were assaulted, robbed, or attacked on someone else's property, we hold the negligent owner accountable.
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Legal Overview
Property Owner's Duty of Security in Florida
Florida law requires property owners to take reasonable steps to protect visitors from foreseeable criminal acts. If a property has a history of crime or is in a high-crime area, the owner’s duty to provide security measures increases. Negligent security claims often arise at apartment complexes, hotels, shopping centers, parking garages, nightclubs, and gas stations. The key question is whether the crime was foreseeable and whether adequate security measures would have prevented it.
Inadequate Lighting & Surveillance
Dark parking lots, broken cameras, and unmonitored areas that embolden criminals.
Lack of Security Personnel
Properties that need guards but hire none, or reduce security staff to cut costs.
Broken Locks & Gates
Apartment complexes and gated communities with broken entry systems that allow unauthorized access.
Assault & Crime on Premises
Physical assaults, sexual assaults, robberies, and shootings that result from inadequate security measures.
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How We Handle Negligent Security Cases
Negligent security cases require proving both foreseeability and causation. We build airtight cases that connect the owner's security failures to your injuries.
- Investigating the property's crime history and prior security complaints.
- Consulting with security experts to evaluate what measures should have been in place.
- Gathering surveillance footage, police reports, and maintenance records.
- Pursuing full compensation for physical injuries, emotional trauma, and ongoing therapy.
"The criminal who attacked you may never be caught -- but the property owner who enabled the attack can still be held accountable."
Common Questions
Negligent Security Questions
Can I sue a property owner if I was attacked on their premises?
Yes, if the property owner failed to provide reasonable security measures and the attack was foreseeable based on prior criminal activity in the area. You can pursue compensation even if the actual attacker is never identified or prosecuted.
What makes a crime 'foreseeable' in a negligent security case?
Courts look at the property's crime history, crime rates in the surrounding area, prior complaints from tenants or visitors, and whether the property type is associated with higher crime risk.
What types of properties are commonly involved in negligent security cases?
Common locations include apartment complexes, hotels and motels, shopping centers and malls, parking garages and lots, nightclubs and bars, gas stations, and college campuses.
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