Negligent Security Lawyer
Representing Injured Victims of Violent Crime
We represent individuals harmed by criminal acts by evaluating property security measures and assessing whether reasonable safety practices were in place under Florida law.
Foreseeability and Security Measures
In Florida, a negligent security claim is not based solely on the occurrence of a crime; it is based on the foreseeability of that crime. A property owner is legally liable if they knew, or should have known, that a "foreseeable zone of risk" existed but failed to implement reasonable safety measures. Our advocacy focuses on a forensic investigation of the property’s history, utilizing "Prior Similar Incident" tests to prove that the assault, robbery, or shooting was a predictable event rather than a random act.
Our team is available to perform a detailed foreseeability audit of your incident and investigate potential sources of recovery.
Case Examples
- An assault in a poorly lit parking lot of a shopping center.
- A robbery at an apartment complex with a broken security gate.
- An incident at a bar or nightclub where security failed to intervene in a fight.
- A physical attack in a hotel hallway where locks were malfunctioning.
- Harm occurring at an ATM location with a history of criminal activity.
Key Legal Points
- Liability often depends on whether the criminal act was reasonably foreseeable.
- Property owners and operators may owe a duty to take reasonable steps to address foreseeable security risks.
- In certain situations, a property owner may have a duty to implement reasonable security measures to address foreseeable risks.