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When do you need a negligent security lawyer?

When do you need a negligent security lawyer?

When an injury is caused by a property owner or security company’s failure to provide adequate security measures occurs, a negligent security attorney files a lawsuit to get the compensation you deserve.

Were you a victim of a robbery while leaving a grocery store, restaurant or shopping mall? Have you been attacked in an apartment complex, concert venue, or parking deck? Were you injured in a shooting or have you suffered the wrongful death of a loved one due to the violent act of another?

The moments and days after an attack are often a scary and overwhelming time for the victim and their family. Let us help. We understand these crimes have tragic and immediate consequences. Our personal injury attorneys can help you through the process to determine if better security measures should’ve been in place to prevent your attack.

Why should consult a negligent security attorney?

While violent crime is unpredictable and seemingly random, sometimes crime victims suffer unnecessarily due to a preventable attack. If you or a family member have suffered a preventable attack, our negligent security attorneys will work to get you the compensation you need and deserve.

The expense from medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering can add up quickly. By bringing a claim and holding the property owner or security personnel company responsible, you also encourage them to fix their lax protective measures which can save other families from future attacks and injury.

What are examples of negligent security cases?

  • Not providing security when the property owner knows about risks of attacks
  • A history of past attacks but the owner has made no attempt to make the property safer
  • Public areas with poor or damaged lighting
  • The presence of unlocked or broken gates or doors
  • Relying on untrained or poorly trained security guards
  • Security personnel not making appropriate rounds

Businesses must be safe for customers and guests
Premises liability law requires business and property owners to provide a safe location for their customers, visitors and guests. If the property owner fails to do so, they may face civil action. Generally, there is no duty of care requirement in the United States to protect an individual against a crime committed by a third person.

Can I sue a property owner for negligent security if I’m attacked?

That can depend on a variety of factors. In some cases, the answer is yes. Incidents where a criminal assailant may not be the only one responsible include:

  • Criminal assault
  • Attack with a knife, gun, or other weapons
  • Rape or sexual assault
  • Robbery
  • Other violence

Find a Florida negligent security lawyer

At Rubenstein Law, we understand how upsetting and even painful it can be to suffer a violent assault, especially one that could have been prevented by simple security measures. While money doesn’t make everything better, it can help with bills, lost wages, and medical expenses incurred from an attack.

Our personal injury lawyers are here to fight for you and your family 365 days a year 24/7. Call us now! Or visit one of our nearby offices in Broward, Daytona, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Melbourne, Miami, N. Miami, Orlando, Tampa, St. Pete, and, West Palm Beach. Remote and virtual appointments are available. You pay no costs or fees unless or until you win money.